GA is a program for indigent adults who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have no means of support. The eligibility for GA and the amount of monthly assistance received depends on a number of factors, including the individual's housing situation and net income.
Individuals who are determined to be employable may receive GA for up to 90 days in a 12-month period. Individuals determined to be unemployable due to temporary or long-term disability may receive General Assistance until their disability is resolved.
1725 28th St
Sacramento, CA 95816
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Use the SAWS 1 application
Call the Service Center and follow the prompts at 1-800-560-0976
Service Center Hours Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
In person: 1725 28th St, Sacramento, CA 95816
Do you have any physical, mental, developmental, or emotional conditions that make it hard for you to apply for benefits or meet program requirements? We can give you extra help. We call this type of help a reasonable accommodation.
To request a reasonable accommodation, you may:
The law protects people with physical, mental, emotional, and developmental disabilities as well as others with serious health problems (42 U.S.C. § 12132). For more information, please review the PUB 13 and USDA Nondiscrimination Statement.