QC Social Assistance
Quebec's Social Assistance Program is the province's last-resort financial assistance for a single adult or a family without a severely limited capacity for employment. It provides a monthly benefit to cover basic needs and encourages activities that promote employment integration or social participation.
Use the SimulAide tool before applying to estimate your benefit. If you have a long-term disability that severely limits your capacity to work, ask to be assessed for the Social Solidarity Program or Basic Income Program, which usually pay more. Report any income changes to avoid overpayments.
You may qualify if you are 18 or older, live in Quebec, and your resources (money, property, earnings, and income) are equal to or below the amounts set by regulation. The program is for adults and families without a severely limited capacity for employment.
Proof of Quebec residency, government-issued ID, Social Insurance Number, and proof of income, assets, and housing costs. Married or common-law couples apply together.
Apply through the Quebec government Social Assistance and Social Solidarity page, online via My Account, or at a local Emploi-Québec office. Revenu Québec's SimulAide tool can help you check if you might be eligible before applying.
A common mistake is confusing Social Assistance with the Social Solidarity Program — Social Assistance is for people without a severely limited capacity for employment, while Social Solidarity (and the Basic Income Program) are for those with long-term disabilities. Another is not reporting all income and assets. People also miss that special benefits may be available on top of the basic amount.
The Application Helper walks you through each question on this benefit's form in plain language.
Quebec Aim for Employment Program
Financial and personalized employment support for some social assistance recipients in Quebec who want to enter the workforce.
View detailsQuebec Loans and Bursaries Program
Student financial assistance for eligible full-time and part-time Quebec vocational, college, and university students, with additional amounts for students with disabilities.
View detailsQuebec Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care
Additional monthly assistance for Quebec families of children with severe disabilities who require exceptional care, on top of the Supplement for Handicapped Children.
View detailsFree disability-benefits navigation services are available if you'd like help understanding or applying for this benefit.
Quebec-wide
Audition Québec is a Quebec community organization providing information, referral and advocacy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a federally funded Disability Benefit Navigation provider, it offers one-to-one support to help Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Quebec access the Disability Tax Credit and related disability benefits. Services are available in French and English.
Languages: French, English
Quebec and Francophones across Canada
Finautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, caregivers and organizations identify needs and access government financial assistance, programs, measures and services. Services are available in French and English, with particular importance for French-speaking users across Canada.
Languages: French, English
National
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on-one support with the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), the Canada Disability Benefit, wills and trusts, and future and financial planning. Plan Institute also offers free webinars and online courses on the RDSP, DTC, and building personal support networks. The helpline is free, confidential, and available across Canada by phone, email, and online request form.
Languages: English, Interpretation in ASL and other languages on request
Application denied?
If your application is turned down, the Appeals Guide explains filing deadlines, escalation levels, and where to find free legal and advocate help.
Provincial public body that provides information, guidance and support to people with disabilities and their families in Quebec.
View detailsAudition Québec is a Quebec community organization providing information, referral and advocacy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. As a federally funded Disability Benefit Navigation provider, it offers one-to-one support to help Deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Quebec access the Disability Tax Credit and related disability benefits. Services are available in French and English.
View detailsFinautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, caregivers and organizations identify needs and access government financial assistance, programs, measures and services. Services are available in French and English, with particular importance for French-speaking users across Canada.
View detailsAccessible Compass is an independent guide — we are not a government agency and do not process applications or approve benefits. We provide general information only, not legal, medical, or financial advice. Program rules may change. Always confirm with official government sources.
