Bus passes are available for applicants or recipients who require transportation to meet admission and verification requirements. As part of the application process, the District will review the responsibilities and requirements of the RG. You will receive a copy of the agreement. All applicants who are denied assistance will receive a written notice of rejection indicating the reason for the refusal, the relevant RC regulations and the rights of appeal. Applicants must complete an GR application, a statement of facts, a reimbursement agreement and any other forms required for Agency proceedings. You will be asked to review your situation to prove your eligibility for GR benefits. Required verifications include, but are not limited to: For applicants whose disability prevents them from attending a social services office, the following accommodations are available: an in-home application, a telephone interview, and appointments at a regional office or other community location. If you are unable to apply for GR in person because of a disability, please contact the agency at If you are unable to apply for GR in person because of a disability, you can apply by phone or request an application at home by contacting the agency at 800-281-9799 and asking to speak to a supervisor. General Relief (GR) is a county-funded program that provides temporary cash assistance to eligible impoverished adult legal residents who are not eligible for federal or state programs.

You can apply for general respite benefits by calling (800-281-9799), in person at some social services offices or online at www.mybenefitscalwin.org. Call centre hours are weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To apply in person, please click on the link below to view the list of social service offices where general requests for assistance are accepted. For more information about these programs, click on the following links:.