Physical Health

ABI is a health and dental benefits program for former youth in care. The program provides a range of benefit coverage, including prescription drugs, dental, vision, extended health benefits, counselling, and life skills support services. 

To enroll in ABI, a registration form must be filled out, as well as a worker form. These forms can be found at the following links:

Registration Form

Worker Form

For more information on ABI including eligibility,  coverage, and FAQ, follow this link: 

Aftercare Benefits Initiative 

DSO is the access point for adult developmental services funded by the government. If you have a developmental disability, live in Ontario, and are 18 years or older, you must apply through DSO to see if you are eligible to receive adult ministry-funded supports. 

To apply, find a DSO agency near you: DSO Agency Map

Transitional Planning

To reduce the service gap between children and adult services, start the application process early and apply at the age of 16. For more information, please see the link below

DSO Transitional Planning 

Health Care Connect

This program helps Ontarians without a family health care provider, find one. You can register by calling the number below or filling out an online application. 

Phone: 1-800-445-1822

Website: Health Care Connect

CPSO

This link allows you to search for doctors by name, area, or speciality: https://doctors.cpso.on.ca

Sexual Assault Support Centre (SASC)

SASC provides services including; counselling, groups and workshops, anti-human trafficking, family court support, and a 25/7 support line 

Phone: 519-571-0121

Support Line: 519-741-8633

Location: 151 Frederick St #300, Kitchener

National Sexual Violence Resource Centre 

NSVRC is a resource centre that helps survivors, families, and advocates navigate information and access education and resources. To access resources, follow the link below

https://www.nsvrc.org

Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline 

This hotline operates 24/7 and provides confidential, multilingual services to connect victims and survivors with social services, law enforcement, emergency services, and other resources. To access this service see the contact information below:

Phone: 1-833-900-1010

Website: https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca

TeleHealth is a free and confidential phone service that you can call anytime, night or day where you can get health advise or general health information from a nurse

Phone: 1-866-797-0000

Website: TeleHealth Ontario

NORS is a national safe consumption hotline that ensures individuals do not have to use alone. They also provide educational information, resources, and can navigate emergency services in the case of an overdose

Phone: 1-888-688-6677

Website: https://www.nors.ca