FAQs

EMU Specific Questions:

Resources

How do I apply for financial aid/social assistance?
- ODSP
  - Apply for social assistance
  - Apply for ODSP income support
  - For help to appeal a decision if denied ODSP, contact a Neighbourhood Legal Clinic.
- Ontario Works (OW)
  - Apply for social assistance
  - Apply for Ontario Works
- CPP-D
  - Canada Pension Plan disability benefits
- Employment insurance medical benefits
  - EI sickness benefits
How do I obtain medication coverage?
- Trillium Drug Program (TDP) application
- ODB (through OW/ODSP)
  - See applying for OW/ODSP
- Compassionate Coverage
  - Determine the manufacturer of your medication and call to ask about patient assistance programs (may require physician assistance)
  - Please ask your neurologist.
- Private Benefits
  - Speak with your employer
- OHIP+ (for individuals 24 or younger)
- Non-insured health benefits (NIHB)
Where can I get support for my mental health?
- Addiction Services of Thames Valley (ADSTV)
- Daya Counselling Centre (ask about geared to income service)
- Family Service Thames Valley (ask about geared to income service)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- ANOVA
- ReachOut 24/7
- Youth Opportunities Unlimited
- Bounceback Ontario
Where can I find more support in my community?
How can I keep myself safe at home or in the community?
- Medic Alert bracelets
  - Medic Alert bracelets
  - For subsidized access to a Medic Alert bracelet, inquire about the IDEA Program
- Phillip’s LifeLine
- Embrace Watch
- Apple Watch
- Anti-Suffocation Pillow (for patients at risk of SUDEP)
  - Sleep Safe's anti-Suffocation Pillow link
  - Melekare's anti-suffocation pillow link
- Danmar Helmets (also available through Melekare)
  - Danmar Helmets website

ODSP may be able to provide some coverage for safety equipment, such as a helmet or anti-suffocation pillow. Please contact your ODSP caseworker about coverage through Mandatory Special Necessities or Discretionary Benefits. Alternatively, you can speak with the Social Worker during your admission.

How do I get help with my housing?
Are there travel reimbursement programs?
- NHTG
  - Northern Health Travel Grants (NHTG)
- NIHB
  - Non-insured health benefits (NIHB)
- ODSP
  - ODSP may reimburse some travel expenses to and from medical appointments for the ODSP recipient. Contact your caseworker before your appointment to inquire about the necessary paperwork. When admitted, request a letter of admission as documentation. Keep all receipts from your trip.
Miscellaneous
- How do I access my Health Record?
  - Please visit the Health Record website
- How do I find a family doctor?
  - Finding a Family Doctor
- I’m interested in getting a service dog for my epilepsy. Where can I find more information?
  - Link to dog guides for people with epilepsy
- I want to know more about the Power of Attorney
  - Make a Power of Attorney
  - For more information on Power of Attorney please click here.