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Tuolumne County Department of Social Services - Public Assistance
Local Government ProgramApply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, General Assistance, and other county benefits through Tuolumne County DSS.
Referral search · verify directly
Housing Shelter Healthcare Food Transportation Utili: local programs and next steps
Call or visit Tuolumne County DSS first to screen for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and General Assistance in one contact.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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211 Tuolumne County
NonprofitSearch or call 211 for local referrals for shelter, food, health care, utilities, transportation, and mental health support.
Open provider page
+1-732-668-5609
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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health
Local Government ProgramContact county Behavioral Health for mental health crisis response, psychiatric support, and behavioral health services.
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Tuolumne County Transit Dial-a-Ride
Local Government ProgramUse Dial-a-Ride information to plan local transportation for errands, appointments, and services in Tuolumne County.
Open provider page
+1-254-535-2419
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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health FAQ
Local Government ProgramUse the county FAQ for mental health and substance-use appointment instructions and crisis contact options.
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Tuolumne County General Assistance
Local Government ProgramApply for temporary county cash assistance if not eligible for federal or state cash aid.
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Tuolumne County Social Services
Local Government ProgramStart with Social Services for financial assistance, medical benefits, in-home support, and protective services.
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Tuolumne County Health & Human Services
Local Government ProgramUse HHSA to connect with county social services, behavioral health, public health, and veterans services.
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Tuolumne County Resources and Assistance
Local Government ProgramReview county-listed assistance contacts for 211, Interfaith, Red Cross, Behavioral Health, and other local supports.
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Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Housing Initiatives
Local Government ProgramCheck county behavioral-health housing initiative information for supportive housing-related county contacts and updates.
Recommended next steps
- Call or visit Tuolumne County DSS first to screen for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and General Assistance in one contact.
- If there is immediate danger or a behavioral health crisis, use emergency services or the county crisis contacts before routine intake.
- Use 211 Tuolumne to ask specifically for Sonora/Jamestown shelter, food pantry, utility, and transportation referrals.
- Prepare ID, proof of income, address or shelter status, utility bills, medical cards, and benefit notices before applying.
- Ask DSS whether one application can cover food, health coverage, and cash aid to reduce duplicate paperwork.
- For mental health or substance-use needs, request an initial assessment through Tuolumne County Behavioral Health.
- If transportation blocks appointments, check Tuolumne County Transit Dial-a-Ride before scheduling intake times.
- For housing instability, ask 211 and county HHSA about coordinated entry, homeless prevention, motel vouchers, or navigation referrals.
- If utilities are at risk, ask 211 for current Tuolumne County utility-bill assistance and weatherization intake options.
- Keep a written log of calls, names, dates, case numbers, documents submitted, and follow-up deadlines.
Need categories
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Mental Health Services
- Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability