Video Resources

Workshop on caregiving and benefits a senior can be entitled for.

On January 1, 2024, the provincial government changed the distribution of employment services across the province. Find out how these changes could affect you.

Our workshop on provincial and federal senior pensions and benefit programs. Watch our Community Advocate, Nicole, explain these pensions and benefits, who is eligible, how to apply, and 8 tips for ensuring you keep getting your benefits.

In this workshop, our Community Advocate goes through several support resources for children and parents of children with disabilities in Ontario, Canada.

Our workshop on Streetscape Services had special guests from Mission Services of London.

Find out what supports are available to you when you leave Social Assistance. Learn how to apply for Extended Health Benefits (EHB) & the information you need about them, as well as additional pension benefits you may qualify for.

Learn about the Federal Death Benefits available to you, when a loved one passes away.

We also cover how to get funeral expenses covered through the City of London’s Discretionary Benefits Program.

Discretionary Benefits for New Moms

Q&A - Obtaining a Mattress

Discretionary Benefits for New Moms

Learn about OHIP, Ontario Works, Exceptional Access Program, Assistive Devices, and other Ontario Healthcare plans.

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) is one of the supports some of our families need, which you helped us to identify. Download the free companion booklet to help guide you step-by-step to access the supports that you need to help you and your child. Available in English and Arabic.

Utilities Assistance 101 (Hydro/Electric Bills)

Get an RESP for your child!

Based on the Assistive Devices Program Handbook, from the Western University Pro Bono student team of Alexa Amar and Neha Gulati under Professor Daniel J. McNamara, LLB, Barrister and Solicitor. An exploration into eligibility for funding, authorizers/vendors, devices, appeals and much more!

How to Access Canadian Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the Trillium Drug Plan

Watch our Senior Tea video here.

Nicole Davis, our LIFE*SPIN Community Advocate, will take you through many other disability benefits that may be available to you, such as: Canada Pension Plan-Disability Savings Plan, The federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund, Disability Tax Credits, and Benefits for Veterans. Learn what all of these are, what they offer and eligibility for each.

Subsidy for Sports and Recreation Activities.

Financial Eligibility Application know-how

How to Apply for Discretionary Benefits if you are not in receipt of Ontario Works or ODSP.

Watch in English

Watch in Arabic

Notes for Discretionary Benefits

Financial Resources 101.

Important information on making a Will and Powers of Attorney.

How to Access Subsidized Housing in London, Ontario.

Watch this presentation on how to access low-cost internet!

Learn from Special Guest David Jansen from the London InterCommunity Health Center about how to access your important Identification: Passports, Drivers License, SIN, Health Card, and more. (15 minutes)