General Assistance (GA) benefits offer financial assistance as a loan to disabled or unemployed single adults. GA also provides Supplemental Security Income (SSI) advocacy and employment services. 

For assistance, please call (707) 463-7999 GA_OD@mendocinocounty.gov

• GA is a loan program that provides a “safety net” for adults who have little or no income.  This is a county-funded program for disabled and indigent persons who are unable to meet their own needs with any other sources.  This program is intended to provide short-term assistance that will enable eligible individuals to become self-supporting, or to obtain support from other resources.
  
  
• There are two basic components in the GA Program
  • SSI Advocacy
  • Employment Services
    
    
• GA clients with a permanent disabling condition that prevents them from securing employment will meet individually with a GA social worker to complete an assessment and develop a service plan focusing on securing SSI and Medi-Cal.
  
  
• GA clients who are eligible for the employment services program will meet individually with an employment services representative to complete an assessment and develop a case plan.  The employment services program goal is to help clients gain employment and self-sufficiency.
  
  Your Rights Under California Welfare Programs (PUB 13)
  Sus Derechos Bajo Los Programas De Asistencia Públicia De California (PUB 13sp)
  
  Link to State of California website General Assistance or General Relief page
  
  Link to State of California website CalFresh page
  
  Link to State of California website SSDI/SSI page

This project has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the USDA, nor does mention of the trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992.