The residents of Orange County can contact the Social Services Agency (SSA) General Relief Office for assistance with general relief programs and other social support services. Requests or complaints regarding these programs can be submitted through the
Contact Us page.
Service Center Number
714-834-8899 .
Office Location
If you are planning to visit the office, please refer to the following address for the Garden Grove Regional Center:
Hours Of Operation
The service office remains open in between Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Book/ Schedule Appointments
For appointments, contact regional service office at
714-834-8899 .
Near Me Locations
Find or locate
Nearby Service Offices/Centers for general relief, go through the mentioned path.
Near You General Relief Offices
Anaheim Regional Center
3320 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806
714-834-8899 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Central Regional Office
2020 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
714-834-8899 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Laguna Hills Regional Center
23330 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
714-834-8899 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Cypress Regional Center
6100 Chip Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
714-834-8899 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Santa Ana Regional Center
1928 S. Grand Ave., BLDG. B, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-834-8899 Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Adult Services Offices
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
1505 E. Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-825-3000 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Adult Protective Services (APS)
1505 E. Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714-825-3000 Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
24-Hour Hotline:
800-451-5155 SSA Office Garden Grove
11900 Gilbert St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
(877) 669-3115 /
1-800-772-1213 TTY:
1-800-325-0778 Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
How to Apply For General Relief (GR)?
The County of Orange SSA provides the General Relief (GR) program, offering cash assistance for individuals not eligible for Federal or State aid programs. General Relief Benefits applications must be submitted in person at our regional service office located at 12912 Brookhurst St., Garden Grove, CA 92840, as the agency does not accept applications by mail. Disabled applicants unable to visit any SSA agency can contact us at
714-834-8899 for assistance. We offer home applications and schedule telephonic interviews for those unable to visit in person. Additionally, eligible GR benefits applicants who cannot apply due to the nearby agency's inability to process GR applications receive free bus passes for a single day.
Eligibility
To be eligible for General Relief (GR) benefits, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the U.S. or a documented non-citizen residing in Orange County. Additionally, they should meet the required income and property criteria. Eligible individuals need to file an application to determine their eligibility for the program.
Application Process
To apply for General Relief (GR) benefits, you must complete all the necessary credentials of a GR Application. This includes providing a GR Statement of Facts, a Repayment Agreement, and any other required forms offered by our Agency. Upon submission, you will receive a copy of the agreement outlining all GR-based responsibilities and requirements.
If an applicant is denied assistance, they will receive a written notice detailing the reasons for denial, relevant regulations, and information about the appeal rights for GR.
Verification Required
Applicants must provide verification to establish their eligibility for receiving General Relief (GR) benefits. The required verification includes:
- Applicant's Identification proof
- You have attach Social Security card or other documentation offered by the Social Security Office (Acceptable)
- Submit income certificate or salary receipt.
- Submit any property documentation
- CalFresh Employment & Training (CalFresh E&T)/ General Relief Work Program (GRWP) registration card
- Legal immigration Documentation proof