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Statewide · Free & Confidential
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone for free, confidential referrals to food, housing, health care, and crisis help in your area.
Help is closer than you think
Local Resources
Community support across California and Orange County — for when you need a hand in real life, not just on paper.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
For crisis support anytime, call or text 988.
For crisis support anytime, call or text 988.
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211 Orange County
Orange County · Free & Confidential
Orange County’s local connection to community services — housing, food, health, and family support.
Crisis & Safety
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 · Free & Confidential
Call or text 988 anytime — free, confidential support for emotional crisis, available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 · Free & Confidential
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
Orange County Domestic Violence Hotline
24-Hour Local Hotline
24-hour local hotline with counselors and referrals to shelters.
Human Options
Irvine · Shelter & Advocacy
Irvine-based domestic violence services: emergency shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
Laura’s House
Ladera Ranch · Shelter & Counseling
Ladera Ranch domestic violence shelter and counseling for women and children.
Radiant Futures
Orange County · Shelter & Counseling
Orange County domestic violence support, shelter, and counseling.
OC Child Abuse Registry
24-Hour Reporting Line
Report suspected child abuse or neglect, 24 hours.
Food, Housing & Family Support
CalFresh
California · Food Assistance
California’s food assistance program — monthly benefits for groceries if you qualify.
Covered California
California · Health Insurance
California’s health insurance marketplace — compare plans and check if you qualify for financial help.
Families Forward
Irvine · Housing & Food
Irvine nonprofit helping OC families with housing, food, counseling, and education.
Mariposa Women & Family Center
Orange County · Counseling
Low-cost counseling, support groups, and crisis help for women and families in Orange County.
OC Social Services Agency
County · Benefits & Welfare
County help with CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and child welfare services.
Legal & Victim Support
Crime Survivors
Orange County · Victim Advocacy
Orange County victim advocacy, resources, and empowerment.
Food Banks & Free Food
Second Harvest Food Bank of OC
Orange County · Hunger Relief
OC’s largest hunger-relief organization — mobile pantries, partner food banks, and CalFresh application help.
Hands of Mercy OC
Santa Ana · Food Bank
Santa Ana food bank offering perishable and non-perishable groceries to families who need them.
OC Food Bank
Community Action Partnership · USDA Commodities
USDA commodity foods and senior food boxes distributed through Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
Low-Income Help & Bill Assistance
Community Action Partnership of OC
Garden Grove · Utility & Emergency Help
HEAP/LIHEAP utility bill assistance, ECIP emergency crisis intervention to prevent power shutoffs, free and discounted phones through Lifeline, and CARE/FERA energy discounts. 11870 Monarch St, Garden Grove.
OC Legal Help
Legal Aid Society of Orange County · Free Legal Help
Free legal help for low-income residents — eviction defense, housing discrimination, domestic violence restraining orders, and government benefits denials. 2101 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana.
211 Orange County
Orange County · Free & Confidential
Just dial 2-1-1 — a free, confidential line that connects you to housing, food, utilities, and every other local service in one call.
Job Hunting & Career Help
OC Workforce Solutions Center
Garden Grove · All Services Free
Free job postings, resume writing help, interview prep, and one-on-one career counseling. 7077 Orangewood Ave Ste 200, Garden Grove.
Santiago Canyon College — Orange Education Center
Free · GED, Diploma & Career Training
Free GED/HiSET prep, adult high school diploma, career technical education, and ESL classes.
Mental Health & Crisis Support
NAMI Orange County
Orange County · Free Support Groups
Free mental health support groups and family education — plus the WarmLine for non-crisis support when you just need someone to talk to.
OC Links
24/7 · Mental Health & Wellness Line
Orange County’s mental health and wellness resource line — call anytime, day or night, for support and referrals.
OC Health Care Agency — Behavioral Health
County · Free & Low-Cost Services
Free and low-cost behavioral health services for Medi-Cal members and uninsured residents, including suicide prevention programs.
This list is a starting point and will keep growing. If you know a resource that belongs here, send it my way through the contact page.
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