Resources & Community Support
Emergency & Crisis Resources
911 Emergency Services
For immediate emergencies involving police, fire, or medical assistance.
- Please dial 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 confidential emotional support and crisis intervention
- Call or Text: 988
- Website: 988 Lifeline
211 Orange County
Connects individuals and families to food, housing, shelter, utility assistance, healthcare, mental health services, and community programs.
- Dial 211
- Website: 211 Orange County
Developmental Disability Resources
Regional Center of Orange County
Coordinated lifelong services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Orange County.
- Website: Regional Center of Orange County
- Address: 1525 N. Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Phone: (714) 796-5100
- Intake: (714) 796-5354
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
State agency responsible for overseeing services and supports for California with developmental disabilities
- Website: DDS
- Website: DDS Regional Center Listings
Independent Living Centers
Provide advocacy, peer support, independent living skills training, and community resources for individuals with disabilties
- Website: Dayle McIntosh Center
Adult & Child Protective Services
Orange County Adult & Child Protective Services
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation involving dependent adults and elder
- 24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 451-5155
- Wesbite: Orange County Adult Protective Services
Receives and investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect
- 24-Hour Hotline: (714) 940-1000
- Toll-Free: (800) 207-4464
- Website: Orange County Child Protective Services
Benefits & Financial Assistance
Social Security Administration (SSI/SSDI)
Provides disability and retirement benefits.
- Website: Social Security Administration
IHSS In-Home Support Services
Provides eligible individuals with assistance to safely remain in their homes
- Website: Orange County IHSS
- Website: OC IHSS Public Authority
Medi-Cal & Medicare
Health insurance programs for eligible individuals with disabilities, seniors, and low-income households.
- Website: Medi-Cal Information
- Website: Medicare
CalOptima Health
Orange County’s managed care health network for Medi-Cal members.
- Website: CalOptima Health
Housing & Food Resources
Orange County Housing Resources
Housing assistance, emergency shelter, and homelessness support services.
- Website: Orange County Housing Resources
Orange County Food Bank
Provides food assistance programs and pantry resources throughout Orange County.
- Website: Orange County Food Bank
Health & Medical Resources
Community Health Clinics
Free and low-cost medical and dental services for eligible individuals and families
- Website: Serve The People Community Health Center
- Website: Lestonnac Free Clinic
Behavioral & Mental Health Services
Mental health and crisis support services available throughout Orange County
- Website: OC Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services
- CAT / OC Links Hotline: (855) 625-4657
Education & Employment Resources
Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Employment and vocational services for individuals with disabilities
Family & Caregiver Support
Conservatorship & Special Needs Planning
Information regarding conservatorship, estate planning, and special needs trusts.
- Website: Disability Rights California