General Assistance is available to single adults or married couples without dependent children who have medical and/or mental health limitations which keep them from working for longer than 30 days. Medical evidence of unemployability is required from an MD/DO for physical limitations and a Licensed Certified Psychologist for mental health limitations. Cash assistance is provided on a time-limited basis not to exceed 24 months out of any 60 month period while customers are involved in medical and/or mental health treatment to overcome the limitations keeping them from employment. Opportunities for participation in adult education, skills training, community work, job search or other related employment activities are also provided. The program involves large amounts of coordination with other community resources, the Office of Rehabilitation, the Social Security Administration, etc.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or emancipated, provide medical evidence of unemployability; negotiate an employment plan and follow through on efforts to become more self reliant by focusing on employment and/or qualifying for SSI/SSDI..
Contact Your Nearest Employment Center .