You may not be eligible if:
- you are senior 65 and over that reside on the Island full-time
- you pay for your own groceries and self-identifies as living on a low income
Health card
- valid health card with no photo, name and address
- valid health card with photo, name and address
- MCP (Medical Care Plan) number - Valid ambulance/dental services card
- Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
- Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).
You can apply through this link, by dialing 2-1-1 (assistance is available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm), through this printable application form or by visiting your nearest Social Programs office for a copy of the application which you can fill out and submit at the office (addresses for Social Programs offices are listed below).
Social Programs Locations
- Access PEI O’Leary, 45 East Drive, O’Leary
- Access PEI Summerside, 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside
- Charlottetown Social Programs Office, Sherwood Business Centre, 161 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown (front entrance)
- Access PEI Montague, 41 Wood Islands Road, Montague
- Access PEI Souris, 15 Green Street, Souris
General Inquiries:
Department of Social Development and Housing
2nd Floor, Jones Building
11 Kent Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-620-3777
Toll-free: 1-866-594-3777
Fax: 902-368-4740