General Assistance (GA)
Agency: Alameda County Social Services Agency Workforce And Benefits Administration
Sites Offering This Program
Location
Coverage Area
Alameda County
Service Categories
Income Support and Employment
- General Relief
Contact Information
Phone
| 510-272-3663 | Phone |
| 888-999-4772 | Phone |
Hours of Operation
Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;
Languages Offered
English
Program Info
Eligibility
To be eligible for General Assistance individuals must be:a U.S. citizen or non-citizen legally in the country with no limitation on your stay; a resident of Alameda County for at least 15 days; andan adult without dependent children oran emancipated minor.The criteria used to determine eligibility is also based on income and property. Applicants may have up to $1,000 in personal property. If own a car or home they live in, it will not be counted towards the personal property limit.GA applicants and recipients must apply for all potentially available income.Applicants and recipients who are unemployable and/or 65 years and older who appear eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are required to apply for these benefits through the Social Security Administration. For more information on SSI application assistance, click here to visit the SSI Advocacy page. Legal non-citizens 65 years and older who meet certain residency requirements must apply for benefits through the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
Fees
No fee
How to Apply
Visit during program hours, visit the website, call to apply, or mail in paper application
Documents Required
Photo identification, Proof of income and resources, Information of citizenship status or legal immigration status, and Social security number