Benefits · Income Support
How to apply for General Assistance (Mendocino County)
Mendocino County Department of Social Services
Who it's for
Mendocino County General Assistance is the county-funded cash-aid program for indigent adults who are not eligible for federal or state cash-assistance programs. For a low-income senior it is mainly a bridge while a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) claim is pending. To apply or for more information, call Mendocino County Department of Social Services at 1-707-463-7700, or apply online via BenefitsCal.
Mendocino County General Assistance has conditions the scan cannot check for you: you must be an indigent adult resident, not eligible for federal/state categorical aid programs. Specific eligibility tests are administered by Mendocino County Department of Social Services. Apply by phone (1-707-463-7700) or online via BenefitsCal.
What you'll need
- Proof of Mendocino County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of income and resources
- Documentation showing ineligibility for federal/state categorical aid
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-707-463-7700
Renewals
ongoing with periodic redetermination
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