General Assistance Program | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
Resource Name:General Assistance Program | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
General Assistance Program
address
500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Eligibility
Open to residents of Santa Cruz County ages 18 and older who have low or no income and no other means of support.
Must apply for all other potential sources of available income as a condition of program eligibility.
Required documents
- Identification (California Drivers License or California Identification Card)
- Social Security Card or verification that you have applied for all household members and you
- Proof of rent and utilities
- Statements of bank accounts and any other resources
- Proof from US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) of permanent resident alien
- Legal status
- Verification of income, wages and Social Security Benefits
- A copy of vehicle registration
888-421-8080
Voice
·Phone
Application process
Apply online through BenefitsCal, call the Benefits Call Center, or apply in person at a customer service center.
Fees
No fee
Service area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Provides financial assistance in the form of a loan to low- or no-income adults to meet basic needs for housing, utilities, personal items, and transportation. Offers supportive aid to unemployed individuals, disabled individuals awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit awards, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Last assured
07/31/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
Administers public benefits, healthcare coverage, and employment services for county residents. Assists low-income individuals and families with obtaining and maintaining essential supportive service resources.