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General Assistance

General Assistance (GA) Program

What is General Assistance?

GA is a county funded temporary cash assistance program for unemployed single adults and couples who may not have dependent children and are not receiving other public assistance benefits including, Supplemental Security income (SSI) or unemployment benefits. Recipients who are not disabled must seek employment, and are required to repay county funds.

What type of assistance is provided?

Who might be eligible?

What are the program requirements?

Where can I apply for GA?

In person at any Community Benefits’ District Office.

Monterey County Department of Social Services
1000 S. Main Street Suite 216
Salinas, CA 93901

Monterey County Department of Social Services
1281 Broadway Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955

Monterey County Department of Social Services
116 Broadway Street
King City, CA 93960

What is the General Assistance Application Process?

What documents should I bring for my interview?