Resource Guide

2026 Resource Guide

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Referrals to Local Resources:

2-1-1 OC

Call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211 to get referrals to resources for OC residents.

You can also visit their website at 211.oc.org to find resources from the following categories:

  • Housing
  • Financial/Bills
  • Food
  • Crisis Services
  • Children/Family
  • Legal Assistance
  • Behavioral Health
  • Clothing/Hygiene
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Protection
  • Transportation
  • Employment
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Education

Contact:

Phone: 2-1-1 or (888) 600-4357 toll free

          (Available 24/7)

Text: Text your zip code to 898211 for assistance

         (Available M-F 9 AM - 6 PM)

Email: Help@UnitedWayOC.org

 

Orange County Social Services Agency

Call, email, or visit a Social Services Agency building to get connected to Social Services Programs, which includes but is not limited to:

Financial Assistance Programs:

  • General Relief (temporary cash relief)
  • Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
  • CalFresh Program (also known as Food Stamps or SNAP)

 

Family Self-Sufficiency:

  • CalWORKs (cash aid for families with children when one or both parents are absent, disabled, deceased or unemployed; non-citizens may qualify.)

 

Children Family Services

  • Child Abuse Prevention Services
  • Emergency Shelter for Foster Youth and Adoption Services

Public Health Insurance

  • Medi-Cal (health insurance for low-income families, children, and disabled adults)
  • Medicare (health insurance for people 65 years and older)

 

Adult Services:

  • In-Home Supportive Services (help those with disabilities and/or elderly live safely at home)
  • Adult Protective Services (prevent abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests)

Learn more about the services SSA provides here ssa.ocgov.com/about-us/our-agency-services.

Contact:

Phone: (800) 281-9799

Locations: See your nearest SSA location and contact information here: ssa.ocgov.com/about-us/office-locations/office-location-list 

 

Financial Assistance:

Contact the Orange County Social Services Agency at (800) 281-9799, or visit one of their locations at ssa.ocgov.com/about-us/office-locations/office-location-list, to see if you qualify for cash assistance programs.

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Bills-and-Financial-Support.html to find additional financial assistance programs, which may include:

  • Bill Assistance, including Housing, Medical, or Utility Bills
  • Money Management Assistance
  • Income and Benefits Assistance, including cash aid and insurance

 

Housing Assistance:

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Housing.html  to find additional financial assistance programs, which may include:

  • Coordinated Entry and Housing Navigation
  • Rental Payment or Deposit Assistance
  • Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
  • Tenant Rights Counseling or Mediation Services
  • Credit or Financial Counseling
  • Shelters
  • Sober Living Homes
  • After School Meal Programs
  • Document Assistance

 

Food Assistance:

Call Second Harvest Food Bank at (949) 653-2900 or visit their website at feedoc.org/need-food/ to find a food pantry near you.

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Food to find additional food assistance programs, which may include:

  • Additional food pantries
  • Soup Kitchens
  • Home Delivered Meals
  • Formula/Baby Food
  • After School Meal Programs
  • Senior Meals/Nutrition Sites
  • WIC (Women, Infant and Children) Programs

Contact the Orange County Social Services Agency at (800) 281-9799, or visit one of their locations at ssa.ocgov.com/about-us/office-locations/office-location-list, to see if you qualify for food assistance programs. 
 

Immigration Services:

Call the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs at 714-245-6049, email them at oira@ssa.ocgov.com, or visit them at their location at 675 Placentia Ave. Suite 100,

Brea, CA, to get connected to resources for immigrants and refugees in Orange County.

You can also visit their website at ssa.ocgov.com/OIRA to find a variety of resources, such as:

  • OIRA Resource Guide
  • Social Service Programs
  • Refugee Resettlement Agencies
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Legal Services
  • Education and Employment
  • Low-Income Programs
  • Housing Navigation
  • Health and Mental Wellness
  • Refugee Support Services for Older Refugees
  • Medical Care
  • Transportation
  • Financial Literacy

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Legal-Assistance.html to find legal aid services, which may include:

  • General Legal Aid
  • Lawyer Referral Services
  • Immigration Law
  • Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
  • Court Ordered Programs
  • Family Law
  • Discrimination Assistance 
     

Domestic Violence Support:

24/7 Hotlines

  • Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • Call (855) 625-4657 for the OC Links Mental Health Crisis Support Line
  • Call (877) 531-5522 for the Radiant Futures Bilingual Hotline, or visit their website at radiantfutures.org/ for services which may include:
    • Housing Options such as emergency motel stays, short-term shelters, transitional housing and long-term housing placements.
    • Counseling and holistic services for adult and children survivors
    • Legal services for areas including immigration, divorce, child custody, restraining orders, and victim compensation.
  • Call (866) 498-1511 for Laura’s House Hotline, or visit their website at laurashouse.org/ for services which may include:
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Transitional Housing
    • Children’s Therapeutic Program
    • Case Management
    • Therapy
    • Legal Advocacy
  • Call (877) 854-3594 for the Human Options Hotline, or visit their website at humanoptions.org/ for services which may include:
    • Emergency Shelter
    • Housing
    • Legal Advocacy
    • Counseling
  • Call (562) 594-4555 for the Interval House Crisis Hotline, or visit their website at intervalhouse.org/ for services which may include:
    • Emergency Response Team
    • Teen Crisis Hotline
    • Community Service Centers
    • Housing, including Emergency Shelters, Transitional and Permanent Housing
    • Counsel
    • Legal Assistance
    • Career Development

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/content/Domestic-Violence.html to find additional domestic violence resources, which may include:

  • Hotlines
  • Shelters
  • Legal Services
  • Abuse Counseling
  • Job Assistance Centers
  • Dating Violence Prevention 
     

Employment Services:

Call OC Workforce Solutions at (866) 500-6587 or visit their website at www.ocworkforcesolutions.com/ to get connected to employment services programs, which may include:

  • Job search tools
  • Career Services
  • Support Services
  • Training Programs and Services
  • Youth Job Support Services
  • Mobile Unit Appointments

Call Chrysalis at (213) 394-2390, or visit their website at www.changelives.org/ to get connected to employment programs for those navigating barriers to the workforce, which may include:

  • Job search tools
  • Career Services
  • Support Services
  • Professional Attire and Hygiene Items
  • Computer & Telephone Access

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Employment.html to find additional employment assistance programs, which may include:

  • Job Assistance, Search and Placement
  • Disability Related Employment
  • Youth Employment
  • Job Skills Development, Including Adult Education, English as a Second Language, GED, Computer Literacy Programs
  • Employment Document Assistance 
     

Homeless Services:

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211orangecounty2.my.site.com/s/public-resource-search and search keywords specific to your needs, such as:

  • “Transitional Housing/Shelter”
  • “Homeless Drop-In Centers”
  • “Homeless Youth Outreach”
  • “Runaway & Homeless Youth Helplines”

Contact the Orange County Coordinated Reentry System at (714) 834-5000, to get connected to a network of service providers to help connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with opportunities for housing and shelter resources. Learn more at: https://ceo.oc.gov/care-coordination/homeless-services/coordinated-entry-system-ces 
 

Children’s Programs:

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211oc.org/Children-and-Family.html to find additional children and family programs, which may include:

  • Homework Help and School Readiness Programs
  • Parent/Child Activity Groups
  • Pediatric Screening
  • Developmental Disability Programs
  • New Parent Assistance
  • Diapers
  • Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
  • Youth Enrichment Programs
  • Mentoring Programs
  • Family Counseling
  • Adoption
  • Veterinary Services 
     

Public Libraries:

Visit OC Public Libraries at their website at www.ocpl.org/services to see a list of services, which may include:

  • Library Cards
  • Wi-Fi Access
  • Kindergarten Readiness
  • Career Online High School (Diploma)

Call 2-1-1 or their toll free number at (888) 600-4357, text your zip code to 898211 or visit their website at 211orangecounty2.my.site.com/s/public-resource-search?keyWord=Public%20Libraries  to find additional library programs. 
 

Emergency Preparedness:

Visit AlertOC at their website at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085613900/login to receive notifications via text of important information during emergencies. 

Visit ReadyOC at their website at www.readyoc.com/ to learn how to be prepared for an emergency, such as creating an emergency kit.

Visit SafeOC at their website at www.safeoc.com/ to learn how to report suspicious acts.