Department of Human Assistance

General Information and Referral

For general information about DHA programs and services, to find out where to apply, or to contact your caseworker, call:

(916) 874-3100 or (209) 744-0499 

Ombudsperson

If you are having difficulty obtaining needed services within the department, email the Ombudsperson at DHA-Ombudsperson@saccounty.net or call:
(916) 875-3555 

Job Central 24-Hour Job Line

Informational 24-hour job line for public assistance recipients to get current information about job openings and referrals, Job Talk schedules and locations call :
(916) 875-3333  

Welfare Fraud Hotline

Report suspected welfare fraud to the Department of Human Assistance program Integrity Division:

By phone: (916) 875-8908
By email: dha-reportwelfarefraud@saccounty.net