General Relief — Riverside County DPSS
Description
County-funded temporary cash assistance for adults without dependent children who have little or no income and do not qualify for other benefits such as CalWORKs or SSI. Work participation is required unless a verified medical exemption applies.
Why this place helps: One DPSS phone number covers the whole huge county, and the same application can screen you for CalFresh and Medi-Cal at the same time.
Who it is for: Riverside County adults with little or no income, no dependent children in the home, and no other cash assistance. The county decides income and resource limits on its own rules.
Hours: Call to ask today’s hours
Ask for: A General Relief application.
When you call, say: “I have little or no income and no other aid. I want to apply for General Relief in Riverside County.”
What to bring: ID, Social Security number, and proof of any income, rent, or resources.
What to do: Call 1-877-410-8827 or visit the DPSS office near you. Ask at the same time about CalFresh and Medi-Cal so nothing is missed.
Address: DPSS offices across Riverside County; main office 4060 County Circle Dr, Riverside, CA 92503
Phone: 1-877-410-8827 (DPSS Customer Service Center)