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How to apply for General Assistance (San Benito County)
San Benito County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA)
Who it's for
San Benito County General Assistance (GA) is administered by the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and provides cash aid to indigent adults who are not eligible for federal or state cash-aid programs. Apply for General Assistance in person at the HHSA office at 1111 San Felipe Road, Suite 103, Hollister, CA 95023. For Public Assistance call 1-831-636-4180, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The county's Public Assistance page links a General Assistance Handbook with the full program requirements.
San Benito County GA has conditions this check cannot confirm for you: you must be a San Benito County indigent adult who is not eligible for federal or state cash assistance programs. The hhsa.sanbenitocountyca.gov GA page does not publish a maximum monthly grant amount. Apply by phone (1-831-636-4180), email/mail, or in person at 1111 San Felipe Road Suite 206, Hollister.
What you'll need
- Proof of San Benito County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of income, resources, and ineligibility for federal/state categorical aid
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-831-636-4180
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about General Assistance (San Benito County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of San Benito County residency, photo identification, proof of income, resources, and ineligibility for federal/state categorical aid — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
ongoing with periodic redetermination
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