Get Help
See below for a variety of local and national resources available.
2-1-1 Orange County (211OC) is more than a helpline—it’s a lifeline and a community resource hub connecting residents to critical support when they need it most. If you or someone you know is experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness and needs support with housing, food, healthcare, childcare, or other essential needs, 211OC is here for you.
Help is available 24 hours a day and in multiple languages. When you call, a caring specialist will listen, offer free and confidential guidance, and connect you to local resources and services in our community.
Call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code 898-211, or search 211OC.org to browse the the online resource directory to find services based on your needs.
If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, contact:
- Human Options’ 24/7, confidential toll-free hotline at 877-854-3594
- The 24/7, confidential National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact:
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org.
If you or someone you know has concerns about mental health or needs information about available mental health services, contact:
- The 24/7 OC Warmline at 877-910-9276
If you are a Veteran or know a Veteran who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness, please contact:
- Veteran Affairs Community Resource and Referral Center for Santa Ana:
844-838-8300 - National Homeless Call Center for Veterans: 1-877-424-3838