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What is General Relief?
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Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. : Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799, by visiting select SSA locations , or by mail General Relief (GR) is a cash assistance program funded by the County of Orange. It provides temporary...
How to Apply for General Relief
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You can apply for General Relief Benefits by phone (800-281-9799 / TTY 714-834-8500), in person at select Social Services Agency office locations, or by mail. Call Center hours are: Weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To apply in person, please click the link below for a list of...
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General Information
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CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) General Information Attention: Replacement Benefits for Those Impacted by Garden Grove Chemical Spill Incident An extension is in effect for CalFresh and SUN Bucks recipients to request replacement benefits if they experienced food loss due to the Garden Grove chemical spill incident. Households may...
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Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
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The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is a collaboration of the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA), Health Care Agency (HCA) and Probation Department. Through FURS, a statewide toll-free hotline is available for current and former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers, where they can call...