Financial & Additional Services
Benefits Wayfinder
What: A site that helps you find government benefits that could be applicable to you.
Who: Everyone.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits Program
What: The Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits program provides coverage for Yukon residents who have a chronic disease or disability and are under the age of 65. Your prescriber applies to the program for you. In the application, they will include your chronic condition and any needed medications or equipment.
Who: Yukoners with Chronic Conditions (See site to view which conditions included). Only covers what isn't first coverd by other insurers. See website or briochure to lean what is and is not covered.
Where: Website. email yukon.healthcare@yukon.ca.
Phone 867-667-5092, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408.
4th floor, Financial Plaza at 204 Lambert Street in Whitehorse
Cost: Free
Community Outreach Services
What: The Community Outreach Services Unit (COS) provides case management and outreach supports to vulnerable individuals with histories of experiencing homelessness and housing instability. Individuals can self-refer or be referred by other support agencies provided there is a demonstrated need for ongoing services, and they are not adequately served by other community or government providers. COS is able to offer the following services:
•Case planning and case management
•Assistance with finding and maintaining housing
•Assistance with developing independent living skills
•Referrals to other services and supports (e.g., medical services, mental health and addiction services, employment services)
Who: You can use this form to apply for intensive case management and outreach supports. Use this form if you are experiencing:
complex mental or physical health needs;
substance use challenges;
housing instability or homelessness;
food insecurity; or
need assistance navigating various support systems, and need outreach supports to increase independence in the community.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada -Assisted Living
What: The Yukon Region office provides assisted living for registered status First Nations people in Yukon and northern British Columbia with special needs, such as seniors and persons with disabilities. These services may include housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry.
Who: Status FN with a doctor's note explaining what services are needed.
Where: Website.
Room 122, Elijah Smith Building (300 Main Street), Whitehorse
Phone: 867-667-3399
Toll free: 1-800-661-0451
Email: ytservicesclientele-clientservicesyt@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Cost: Free
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada -Income Assistance
What: We provide income assistance to status First Nations people in the Whitehorse area who cannot meet their basic needs. Income assistance helps individuals and families meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.
Who: You may qualify for income assistance if:
You are 19 years of age or older
You are a registered status First Nations
You have exhausted all other resources
You are unable to meet your basic needs (food, shelter, clothing)
Where: Website. Where Do I Apply?
If you live in Whitehorse and are a member of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council or Kwanlin Dϋn First Nation, please apply at your First Nation office
If you live in Whitehorse and belong to another First Nation you can apply at our Client Services office
If you live in another community you can apply at the local First Nation office
Cost: Free
Disability Tax Credit
What: The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Who: If you have a severe and prolonged impairment, you may apply for the credit.
Where: DTC
Cost: Free
Diversity Services - YG
What: If you have a disability, our training and work experience program will help you secure employment in the public service. We also offer accommodation solutions and support for existing employees and their supervisors and co-workers.
Who: Yukoners with Disabilites
Where: Website. Email diversity.services@yukon.ca Phone 867-667-9529
Cost:Free
Inclusion Yukon
What: Provide walk in advice and advocacy work by appointment. We are a hub for services to people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Job coaching and support. We help folks with anything from groceries and house cleaning to movie nights and fishing. This program is helping Yukoners stay healthy and happy in the community.
Who: Intellectually impaired or delayed.
Where: Website. Phone 867-667-4606 facebook
Cost: Free
Jordan's Principle
What: Jordan’s Principle aims to make sure First Nations children can access all public services in a way that is reflective of their distinct cultural needs, takes full account of the historical disadvantage linked to colonization, and without experiencing any service denials, delays, or disruptions related to their First Nation status. Jordan’s Principle applies to all public services including:
Health and Medical
Culture and Language
Recreation
Social Supports
Education
Who: First Nations childern.
Where: Email or call the CYFN service coordinator at jordans.principle@cyfn.net or toll-free at 1-833-393-9200. Or email Indigenous Services Canada directly at hc.nrjordansprinciple-principedejordanrn.sc@canada.ca.
Cost: Free
Opportunities Yukon
What: Opportunities Yukon is a not-for-profit organization in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada that works to help people with diverse abilities and needs thrive in their communities. Opportunities Yukon (formerly known as Challenge Disability Resource Group) focuses on providing meaningful employment supports, housing options, skills training and inclusive programs for people who face barriers to employment or full community participation.
Who: Ages 19 and over with chronic conditions. A referral is needed to access their housing program.
Where: Website. Unit 201, 704 Main Street, Whitehorse
Phone: 867-668-4421
Email: admin@opportunitiesyukon.ca
Cost: Free
Post-secondary Student Grants
What: You can receive grants if you are a post-secondary student with a disability. You can be eligible for one or both grants.
The Canada Student Grant for Students with Disabilities is available to students with disabilities for each year of study. You may be eligible to receive up to $2,800 per academic year.
The Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities is intended to offset the costs of support you need to participate in post-secondary studies. You may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 per academic year.
Who: Students with disabilities that are:
permanent; or
persistent or prolonged.
Where: If you have questions, email sfa@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5929, toll free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 5929.
Cost: Free
Registered Disability Savings Plan
What: A registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a savings plan intended to help an individual who is approved to receive the disability tax credit (DTC) to save for their long-term financial security. Contributions to an RDSP are not tax deductible and can be made until the end of the year in which the beneficiary turns 59. Contributions that are withdrawn are not included as income to the beneficiary when paid out of an RDSP. However, the Canada disability savings grant (grant), the Canada disability savings bond (bond), investment income earned in the plan, and the proceeds from rollovers are included in the beneficiary's income for tax purposes when paid out of the RDSP.
An RDSP can get a maximum of $3,500 in matching grants in one year and up to $70,000 over the beneficiary's lifetime. A beneficiary's RDSP can receive a grant on contributions made until December 31 of the year in which the beneficiary turns 49.
If you have a shortened life expectancy search the page for, specified disability savings plan (SDSP).
Who: For anyone approved for the Disability Tax Credit, see above.
Where: RDSP
Safe At Home
What: We offer a broad range of housing, service and support programs from a low-barrier, stage-appropriate, and harm-reduction orientation. Every program is person-centered and incorporates cultural safety and traditional knowledge, as well as voice, choice, and empowerment for those who access our services.
Who: We serve all individuals who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. We prioritize individuals with complex challenges and barriers to housing.
Where: Website. Facebook. admin@safeathomeyukon.ca
Phone (867) 332-0630
310 Alexander Street, Whitehorse
Social Assistance- YG
What: Yukon Social Assistance provides financial help to people who do not have enough money to live on. It helps cover the costs of basic needs. This program is a last resort after you've explored all other possible sources of income.
Who: You may be eligible to apply if you do not have enough money to meet your basic needs, and:
your partner or spouse does not make enough money to meet your basic needs;
you're a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; and
you do not have a First Nation Status Number, and/or the last working person in your relationship does not have a First Nation Status Number.
Where: Website. Phone 867-667-5674, visit our office at 3168 3rd Avenue in Whitehorse, or email incomesupport@yukon.ca.
Cost: Free
What: The Yukon Supplementary Allowance is $250 per month.
Who: You may be eligible if you receive, or are eligible for, social assistance.
You must be:
a Yukon resident;
19 years or older; and
either assessed as unemployed because of severe or long-term disability; or
receiving Old Age Security, or reached an age that you can receive it.
Where: For more information, speak with your case manager at the Adult Services Unit. or, you can phone Yukon Supplementary Allowance 867-667-5674.
Cost: Freeg
Supports for seniors and vulnerable adults- YG
What: Seniors and vulnerable adults can access many supports such as:
navigating community resources;
accessing pensions and benefits;
planning to age in place;
exploring legal tools to protect finances; and
future medical and healthcare decisions.
Who: Seniors and vulnerable adults.
Where: Website.
Cost: Free
Surviving in the Yukon a Tool Kit
What: PDF for free and low-cost goods and services.
Who: Everyone
Where: Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. Google them and they post updated PDFs.
Training and Work Experience Program- YG
What: If you have a disability, our training and work experience program will help you secure employment in the public service. We also offer accommodation solutions and support for existing employees and their supervisors and co-workers. We create training and work experience placements in a variety of job categories within the Government of Yukon.
We offer support with:
Resume assistance
Interview prep
Training and Development
Employment
Who: Yukoners.
Where: Email diversity.services@yukon.ca.
Cost: Free
Workers' Advocate Office
What: The Workers' Advocate Office provides free, independent services to injured workers and their dependents. We're experienced in providing advocacy services, and are specialists in interpreting the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act and policies. We're completely independent from the Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board Safety Board (YWSCB) and report to the Department of Justice. Advice
We provide advice to injured workers and their dependents about their Yukon Workers' Safety and Compensation Board claim.
Advocacy
We'll work with you to prepare and present an appeal on your behalf, if:
your claim meets the criteria for reconsideration or appeal to the tribunal; and
you wish to appeal a board decision about your claim.
Appeal process information
We provide information on the steps involved in the board reconsideration or tribunal appeal process.
Appeal representation
Representation by the Workers’ Advocate Office is available at various levels of the appeal process.
We can assist with representation before:
a reconsideration officer; or
the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Appeal Tribunal.
We'll try to resolve your issue with the Yukon Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board in an informal way before filing a reconsideration or appeal.
Who: The Workers' Advocate Office supports advocacy services for workers:
with on-the-job injuries or disabilities; and
who are dealing with Workers Compensation Health and Safety Board.
Where: Email: workers.advocate@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5324
Phone toll free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408
Fax: 867-393-6346
Cost: Free
Yukon Housing Corporation
What: The Rent-Geared-to-Income program assists Yukoners in need of affordable, suitable and accessible housing. Rent is calculated at 25 per cent of your total gross monthly household (combined) income.
Who: This application is for individuals, families or seniors applying to live in Yukon Housing Corporation housing.
Eligibility
You must be a Yukon resident and have lived in the territory for 12 continuous months before applying. If you previously lived in the Yukon and have recently moved back, you may receive credit for previous residency.
You must be a low-income individual, family or senior citizen who cannot obtain affordable and suitable housing on the private market.
Your household income must be under current housing income limits thresholds.
You must have less than $100,000 in assets.
You must be in good standing with the Yukon Housing Corporation.
Where: Website. Email us ykhouse@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-5759, toll-free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408.
Cost: Free