Tehama County DSS - General Assistance / General Relief
www.tcdss.org

From agency: TEHAMA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Resource Details
Alternate Name GA/GR, Cash Aid Loan for Adults without Minor Dependents
Description

Provides temporary cash aid to eligible adults without minor dependents. Serves those who do not qualify for other public assistance. Provides:

  • Three months of assistance to eligible, employable adults.
  • Longer-term assistance to eligible adults:
    • Who have a temporary disability
    • Who have a long-term disability and are awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval.

General Relief assistance is considered a loan and must be repaid.

Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
California - Tehama County
 
Hours Of Operation Lobby and phone hours listed

Mon: 8am 5pm
Tue: 8am 5pm
Wed: 8am 5pm
Thu: 8am 5pm
Fri: 8am 5pm
Program
Eligibility -Open to adults 18 and up (and emancipated minors under 18) who live in Tehama County -Open to those applying for other forms of continuing support, or who are not eligible for other support -Must have no or low income, and no dependent children
Languages Offered Translation services available for most languages
Application Process Call or apply online at BenefitsCal.com
Documents Required -Photo ID/DL -Birth certificate -Immigration status document -Marriage certificate -Military ID -Passport -Social security card or proof of application -Proof of residence or homeless shelter
Programs at this agency Tehama County DSS - In-Home Supportive Services
Tehama County DSS - Adult Protective Services
Tehama County DSS - CalFresh and CFAP
Tehama County DSS - CalWORKs
Tehama County DSS - Medi-Cal
Tehama County DSS - Welfare Fraud
Tehama County DSS - Child Welfare Services
Tehama County DSS - Foster Care
Tehama County DSS - Adoptions
Tehama County DSS - IHSS Public Authority
Tehama County DSS - County Medical Services Program
Tehama County DSS - Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants


Contact Information
Red Bluff Office 530-527-1911
Main Contact Name
Main Contact Title
Main Contact Phone
Main Contact Email Address
Sites offering this Program Red Bluff - Tehama County Department of Social Services


 Last Verified On: 10/6/2025