IHSS — San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services

San Luis Obispo County’s IHSS intake: applications by phone and through the county’s own online IHSS application page, a home visit to assess your needs, and pay for your helper, who can be a family member or a caregiver from the Public Authority.

Why this place helps: This county lets you start the application online as well as by phone, and the IHSS line is separate from the general Social Services number.

Who it is for: County residents who are age 65 or older, blind, or disabled, are on Medi-Cal, live in their own home, and need help to stay safely at home. A signed health-care certification form is required.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (4:00 to 5:00 PM by appointment)

Ask for: The IHSS / Adult Services line, to start a new application.

When you call, say: “I live in San Luis Obispo County and I need help at home. I want to apply for IHSS.”

What to bring: Your Medi-Cal card, ID, and your doctor’s contact details for the health-care certification form.

What to do: Call (805) 781-1790, or use the county’s online IHSS application at slocounty.ca.gov, then complete the health-care certification with your doctor.

Address: 3433 South Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Adult Services)

Phone: (805) 781-1790 (IHSS / Adult Services line); (805) 781-1600 (office)