How to Apply

• Online

You can apply for General Assistance online here.

• By phone

If you would like to apply over the phone, call us at (510) 272-3663.

If you need an application packet to be mailed to you, call us at (510) 272-3663 or 1-888-999-4772.

• By mail

You can mail your application to:

    P.O. Box 12941
    Oakland, CA 94604.

Click here for a blank application.

• In person

Visit us at an Alameda County Social Services Agency office. Our offices are open Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• By Fax

You can fax your completed application to (510) 670-5095.

What Happens Next?

After you apply, you will be contacted by an eligibility worker to be interviewed.

During this stage, you may be asked to provide:

• Photo identification
• Proof of income and resources
• Information of citizenship status or legal immigration status
• Social security number
• Completed GA application forms

How to Submit Verifications and Forms

• Online

You can submit required verifications and most GA application forms online here.

Note: The original signed Form SSP 14 must be returned via mail or in-person and cannot be submitted online.

• By mail

You can mail your required verifications and completed GA application forms to:

    P.O. Box 12941
    Oakland, CA 94604.

• In person

Drop off required verifications and GA application forms at an Alameda County Social Services Agency office.

• By Fax

You can submit required verifications and most GA application forms by faxing them to (510) 670-5095.

Note: The original signed Form SSP 14 must be returned via mail or in-person and cannot be submitted via fax.