What is the Social Solidarity Program?
Amount for 1 adult
Calculation including an adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $1,035
- Adjustment: $103
- Total benefit: $1,138
Amount including a 66/72 adjustment
An adult who has been a social solidarity recipient for 66 months in the preceding 72 months is entitled to an additional amount.
Calculation including a 66/72 adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $1,035
- 66/72 adjustment: $365
- Total benefit: $1,400
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of 1 adult is $200. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Amount for the spouse of a student
Calculation including an adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $524
- Adjustment: $103
- Total benefit: $627
Amount including a 66/72 adjustment
The spouse of a student who has been a social solidarity recipient for 66 months in the preceding 72 months is entitled to an additional amount.
Calculation including a 66/72 adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $524
- 66/72 adjustment: $365
- Total benefit: $889
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of the spouse of a student is $200. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Amount for an independent adult undergoing social reintegration
Detail
An independent adult undergoing social reintegration is required to reside in a halfway house.
For the purposes of this provision, a halfway house means
- a community residential centre
- a community shelter
- a foster home
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) 
.
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of an independent adult residing in a halfway house is $200.
Amount for an independent adult receiving addiction services
Detail
An independent adult may be required to stay in a centre that offers addiction services.
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) .
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of an independent adult receiving addiction services is $200.
Amount for a minor sheltered with her dependent child
Detail
A minor may be sheltered with her dependent child in one of the following institutions:
- A rehabilitation centre
- A residential and long-term care centre (CHSLD)
Amount
To find out the benefit amount, visit the website of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) .
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of a minor sheltered with her dependent child is $200.
Amount for 2 adults
Calculation including an adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $1,547
- Adjustment: $118
- Total benefit: $1,665
Amount including a 66/72 adjustment
If both adults have been social solidarity recipients for 66 months in the preceding 72 months, they are entitled to an additional amount.
Calculation including a 66/72 adjustment:
- Basic benefit: $1,547
- 66/72 adjustment: $227
- Total benefit: $1,774
Income may be earned without reducing the benefit amount. The allowable work income in the case of 2 adults is $300. The benefit may or may not include an additional amount.
Benefit payment dates
To find out the dates on which payments are made, consult the following section: Benefit payment dates for the current year.
You can view the date of your next benefit payments in your online file.
Questions?
If you have any questions concerning the Social Assistance Program or the Social Solidarity Program, call one of the numbers below:
- Montréal area: 514-873-4000
- Elsewhere in Québec: 1-877-767-8773 (toll free)
This service is available during office hours. There are also other ways to contact us .
Last update: December 30, 2021
