Yukon Social Assistance & Disability Supports

You may qualify if: • You are a Yukon resident • You are 19 years of age or older • You have a severe or long-term disability that excludes you from the workforce • You meet the income and asset requirements for Social Assistance

• Government-issued ID and Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Proof of Yukon residency (e.g., utility bill or lease) • Medical or professional assessment of your disability • Financial statements and records of all household income

1. For financial aid: Book a pre-intake appointment by calling 867-667-5674 (Whitehorse) or your local Social Services office 2. For services: Contact Adult Disability Services at 867-393-7464 3. Attend an intake interview with a social worker 4. Submit the required medical and financial forms 5. Wait for the caseworker's eligibility determination

• Not realizing that Adult Disability Services offers community and home-based support beyond just cash payments • Failing to keep receipts for 'supplementary needs' like laundry or transportation which may be reimbursed • Not applying for federal programs like the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) or CPP Disability simultaneously