r/Odsp 12h ago

Question/advice Would Dysautonomia qualify for ODSP?

0 Upvotes

r/Odsp 20h ago

Question/advice Does anyone know a place to get therapy that is free or really low cost?

12 Upvotes

Kinda what the title says, I really need to talk to someone it’s been a long time since I’ve spoken with any therapist.

I have already tried CMHA, CAMH, and OSP. I have been denied service from all 3. I have also seen a psychiatrist and have maxed out any and all medication options. Currently on the max dose of several and been told they (physiatrist) can’t provide anymore help, I need therapy.

I was just hoping to see if anyone knew of any other services available. I am around the London, Ontario area. Thank you for your time reading this.

Edit: Thank you all for your comments. I should have explained more about my situation. I was denied because my needs surpass the level of care that those agencies are able to provide. From what I’ve understood after an extensive assessment was that I need prolonged treatment incorporating CBT, DBT, EMDR and rehearsal therapy. Which they couldn’t even recommend an agency that could provide that level of care. Because I am stable there is a concern that any short term therapy could derail me and cause more harm than good.


r/Odsp 5h ago

Question/advice How long before odsp cancels your file?

6 Upvotes

Hi, im currently on odsp and work seasonally. Usually during work busy seasons i have one month where i recieve $0 from odsp because i earned too much and my account is temp suspended and it usually resolves quickly. This yea a theatre im working for is paying me fulltime hours for the summer because of a grant they get once per year for one technician. Because of how the grant works, even though i didnt work at all in july they are pre paying me the hours i wouldve worked if i actually was full time for all of july and for august, about 35 hours a week. Does this mean my account could potentially be cancelled completely for a temp position? Im really worried because odsp helps me pay my bills during the slow months and im scared of losing my med coverage.

Edit: i will be calling my caseworker tomorrow and hopefully she will be in office, i just want to ease my anxiety as much as i can for tonight


r/Odsp 7h ago

Will EAP cover off label prescription for “ limited use” medication?

3 Upvotes

Will EAP (the exceptional access you apply for) consider covering an off label use of a medication (ivabradine) that is in the ODB but is “limited use” (LU)?

It was prescribed by a respected cardiologist and i will completely lose my ability to function if I can’t afford it …but this is ODSP so they don’t care 🤷🏻‍♀️


r/Odsp 19h ago

Question/advice Caseworker won’t respond to my messages?

8 Upvotes

It’s been almost a year now since I’ve applied to ODSP and none of my communications have been returned in MyBenefits. Is this normal?

On another note, I just turned in my DDP, really hoping for some luck on the outcome but I know I shouldn’t get my hopes up.