Monterey County Department of Social Services, Aging and Adult Services
Organization Description
The Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) administers over seventy programs that daily serve an estimated 100,000 residents of Monterey County. Department services include a variety of public assistance programs, employment services, and social services for children and their families, adults with disabilities, seniors, and military veterans. The Department is the designated agency responsible for the investigation of child, dependent adult and elder abuse in Monterey County. The mission of Monterey County Department of Social Services (MCDSS) is to promote the social and economic self-reliance of each individual and family we serve through:
- Employment Services
- Temporary Financial Assistance
- Social Support Services
- Protective Services to Children, Dependent Adults and Seniors
- Partnerships with the Community to Develop and Support Social Change, Highlighting Personal Responsibility and Self-Sufficiency
Health & Safety
Address
1000 S. Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States General Phone
Student Contact
Program(s)
Service Learning
Organization type
Administrative Entity (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Adopted/Foster Youth or Young Adults, Adults, Guardians/Parents, Seniors
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Food & Housing Security, Health & Medicine
Additional Focus Area(s)
Legal Assistance, Activism, Career or College Exploration, Skill Development, Safety Education, Behavioral Health, Disability Support Services, Family Planning Services, Neglect Prevention and Intervention, Patient Advocacy
Hours of operation
Hours of Operation are from 8 am to 5 pm.