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The items listed below provide useful information about community resources in the North Orange County area. These resources are updated on an ongoing basis, but may not reflect the most current information. Be sure to contact the community service program directly for up to date information.
The resources below are informational only and are not endorsed or recommended by North Orange Continuing Education. This page is not a comprehensive list of all resources available. For additional resources, please contact 211OC.
Community Resources
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Food Resources
Anaheim Food Pantries
Organization
Address
Distribution Schedule
For more information, contact:
Anaheim Drive-Thru Food Distribution
1515 West North Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
Monday and Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Food and Resource Drive-Thru
1125 North Euclid Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
Call for detailed information
E–mail: jsouza@llac.org
Food Bank and Clothing
Iglesia Comunidad de Fe Orange
Call for detailed information
Call for detailed information
E–mail: iglesiacomunidaddefe1@gmail.com
Food Pantry at
Saint Anthony Claret
1450 East La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
Call for detailed information
Website: www.stanthonymaryclaret.org
Food Pantry at
The Native American United Methodist Church
800 South Lemon Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
Call for detailed information
Food Pantry at
Emmanuel Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church
1520 South Lewis Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
Call for detailed information
Website: emmanuelspanishca.adventistchurch.org
E–mail: orfa_ruiz@hotmail.com
Food Pantry at
Church of Christ Food Pantry
641 South Western Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
Sundays at 12:30 p.m.
Cypress Food Pantries
Organization
Address
Distribution Schedule
For more information, contact:
EFAP – Commodities at
Cypress Senior Center
9031 Grindlay Street
Cypress, CA 90630
Call for detailed information
Website: Cypress Senior Center
Food Pantry at
Saint Irenaeus
5201 Evergreen Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Call for detailed information
Website: www.sticypress.org
Food Pantry at
Grateful Hearts Storehouse
Open by appointment only, call for detailed information
Open by appointment only; call for detailed information
562.431.0880 ext. 1
Website: www.gratefulhearts.org
Email: info@gratefulhearts.org
Food Pantry at
We Care of Los Alamitos
3788 Cerritos Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Open by appointment only; call for detailed information
Website: www.wecarelosalamitos.org
Senior Grocery Program at
Los Alamitos Community Center
10911 Oak Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Call for detailed information
Website: www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation
Fullerton Food Pantries
Organization
Address
Distribution Schedule
For more information, contact:
Heart of Downtown Food Bank at Heart of Downtown Food Co-Op
223 East Wilshire Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Call for detailed information
Website: www.heartofdowntown.org
E–mail: info@wilshireave.com
HUB of Hope Food Pantry at Pathways of Hope
611 South Ford Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Call for detailed information
714.680.3691 ext. 220
Website: www.pathwaysofhope.us
Caring Hands Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church
215 North Lemon Street
Fullerton, CA 92832
Call for detailed information
Website: www.flcfullerton.com
E–mail: flcfullerton@yahoo.com
Senior Grocery Program at Fullerton Community Center
340 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Call for detailed information
Food Distribution Program at North Orange County Regional Health Foundation
901 West Orangethorpe Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
Call for detailed information
Website: www.nocrhf.org
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Health Care Resources
Medi-Cal and Covered California Insurance Application Assistance from North Orange County Regional Health Foundation
Offers Medi-Cal and Covered California insurance application assistance. Appointments can also be made for information-only about the Medi-Cal and Covered California programs.
For more information, call: 714.441.0411 or visit: www.nocrhf.org
County of Orange Social Services Agency-Adult Services, Aid Programs, and Public Health Insurance
Provides free to low-cost medical insurance for qualifying California residents of all ages that covers essential health benefits including:
- Outpatient, emergency, and hospitalization services
- Maternity, newborn care, and pediatric care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services
- Prescription drugs and laboratory services
- Physical, occupational, and rehabilitative therapy
- Preventive care and chronic disease management
- Pediatric dental and limited adult dental services
Insurance coverage may be available for medical services received prior to Medi-Cal coverage through what is known as Retroactive Medi-Cal.
For more information, call: 800.281.9799 or visit: mybenefitscalwin.org
Share Our Selves: Medical Clinic
Provides primary health care for people with or without health insurance. Services to established patients may include coordination of specialty care such as cardiology, nephrology, neurology, optometry, gastroenterology, gynecology, physical therapy, and a low-cost prescription medication program.
For more information call: 949.270.2100 or visit: www.shareourselves.org
Lestonnac Free Clinic
Offers primary and specialty medical care services to people without medical insurance.
For more information:
Anaheim Clinic: Call 714.399.4571
Los Alamitos Medical Center: Call 562.493.4466
Main Appointment Line: Call 714.633.4600
E–mail: info@lestonnacfreeclinic.org or Visit: www.lestonnacfreeclinic.org
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Mental Health Resources
OC Links Information and Referral Line
Provides telephone and online chat support for anyone seeking information or linkage to any of the Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services. These services include children and adult mental health, alcohol and drug inpatient and outpatient programs, crisis programs, prevention, and early intervention services.
For more information, call: 855.OC.Links (855.625.4657) or visit: www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/nit/oclinks
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Offers confidential assistance to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Also offers a chat service.
Call: 800.273.TALK (800.273.8255) For English, Spanish, and Korean call: 877.727.4747
Visit: www.didihirsch.org/services/suicide-prevention/crisis-services/
New Hope Crisis Hotline: Catholic Charities of Orange County, Inc.
Trained faith-based crisis workers provide a hotline for crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Call: 714.NEW.HOPE (714.639.4673) or visit: www.newhopenow.org
WarmLine: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Orange County
Provides a WarmLine for emotional support and guidance for people with concerns about their mental health, substance abuse, and loneliness. A “warmline” is a telephone line that helps with people whose need is not urgent. Also offers information and referral to community resources.
Call: 877.910.9276 or call/text: 714.991.6412
E–mail: WL@namioc.org or visit: www.namioc.org/oc-warmline
PTSD UNLIMITED
Offers 24/7 online support and resources to individuals who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Visit: www.ptsdunited.org
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Housing Resources
Share Our Selves: Financial Assistance
Provides financial assistance to individuals and families. The following assistance may be provided based on available funding:
- Gas cards
- Target gift cards
- Bus passes
- Electric service payment assistance
- Water service payment assistance
- Partial rent payment assistance
- Partial utility reconnection fee (per household)
For more information, call: 949.270.2100 or visit: www.shareourselves.org
Family Services: The Salvation Army Southern California
Provides partial rent or utility assistance for households experiencing a financial crisis. Partial rent and partial utility assistance are available once in a lifetime.
Please note: assistance is very limited. Only partial assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Family Services Office is experiencing technical issues with their phones. Applicants can call 714.783.2344 for assistance, while the issues are being resolved.
City of Fullerton: Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program of Veterans
Provides a rental subsidy for any veteran living in the city of Fullerton, who is 55 years and older, and paying 30% of their monthly rent.
For more information, call: 714.738.6544 or visit: www.cityoffullerton.com
Mercy House Living Centers, Inc
Non-profit organization that provides homeless prevention, emergency services, transitional housing, and permanent housing with supportive services.
For more information, call: 714.836.7188
E-mail: info@mercyhouse.net or visit: www.mercyhouse.net
Anaheim Housing Authority: Housing Choice Voucher Program
Provides Section 8 rental subsidies.
Note that there are long waitlists and often they open only for a short period of time.
For more information, call: 714.765.4320 or visit: www.anaheim.net/1989/Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program
Pathways of Hope
Pathways of Hope (POH) partners with NOCCCD to manage the food pantries at NOCE Anaheim Campus, Cypress College, and Fullerton College. POH also distributes food and offers appointments at the HUB of Hope in Fullerton. POH leads a community effort to provide access to food, shelter, and housing to those experiencing hunger and homelessness in North Orange County. They are committed to rebuilding the lives of the hungry and homeless through emergency food, resource distribution, emergency, and rapid re-housing, eviction prevention, and other initiatives designed to help people in need. POH offers programming under three strategic areas:
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- Prevention and Outreach: Distribution of food and basic needs/supplies, delivering meals to homebound clients, emergency utility/rental assistance, outreach resources, and service navigation.
- Shelter and Housing: Two shelters in their On–Campus Housing Program, rapid re-housing program, and permanent supportive housing.
- Advocacy and Collaboration: Over 40 local congregations and community agencies partner with POH in helping address poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
- Prevention and Outreach: Distribution of food and basic needs/supplies, delivering meals to homebound clients, emergency utility/rental assistance, outreach resources, and service navigation.
For more information visit Pathways of Hope
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Legal Resources
Serve the People: Legal Clinic
Provides consultation with attorneys in the areas of:
- Family law
- Landlord and tenant rights
- Immigration
- Foreclosure
- Loan modifications
- Housing and employment discrimination
- Post–disaster legal assistance
Also provides referrals to social resources.
For more information, call: 714.352.2911
E-mail: info@serve-the-people.com or visit: www.serve-the-people.com
Hermandad Mexicana: Family and Immigration Law Assistance
Provides advocacy in the family and immigration sector of the law for the Hispanic community, including:
- Citizenship preparation
- Residency assistance
- Deferred Action preparation
- One-on-one immigrant lawyer consulting
For more information, call: 714.541.0250
LGBTQ Center Orange County: Immigration Resources
Provides education, resources, referrals, legal support, and assistance with accessing services to immigrants and refugees in the LGBTQ+ community, who are seeking a lawful immigrant or citizenship status.
For more information, call: 714.953.5428 or visit: www.lgbtqcenteroc.org/services/immigrationresources
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Financial Resources
Share Our Selves: Financial Assistance
Provides financial assistance to individuals and families. The following assistance may be provided based on available funding:
- Gas cards
- Target gift cards
- Bus passes
- Electric service payment assistance
- Water service payment assistance
- Partial rent payment assistance
- Partial utilities reconnection fee (per household)
For more information, call: 949.270.2100 or visit: www.shareourselves.org
Southern California Tribal Chairman’s Association: SCTCA Tribal TANF Program
Provides services to Native American families including:
- Monthly cash assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, also known as TANF)
- Law enforcement
- Food commodities
- Information technology services
- Rincon Child Development Center
- Adult vocational training and career development center
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Library program
- Tribal Digital Village (TDV)
- Resource prevention program
- Transportation assistance
For more information, call: 866.726.2230
Saint Irenaeus Church: Financial Assistance
Offers financial assistance to people within the parish boundaries for the following services based on available donations:
- Utility bill payment assistance
- Rent payment assistance
- Bus passes
Note: callers must live within the parish boundaries: All of the city of Cypress and La Palma and small section of Buena Park: North boundary of Orangethorpe to south boundary of Lincoln; small section of Anaheim: east boundary of Valley View Avenue to west boundary of Western Avenue.
For more information, call: 714.826.0760 or visit: www.sticypress.org
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Childcare Resources
Orange County Head Start, inc.
Orange County Head Start, Inc. (OCHS) has been in existence since 1979 and currently services over 4,000 children. Head Start services are available to preschool children from low-income families at no cost.
OCHS has centers located throughout the county. Contact your local Head Start office to see if you child is eligible to enroll.
Main Office:
2501 S. Pullman Street, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.241.8920
Fax: (949) 596-8291Questions about enrolling your child: enrollment@ochsinc.org or click here
General Information: info@ochsinc.org
Website: www.ochsinc.org