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LOCATIONS WITHIN Los Angeles COUNTY and orange county (further below) THAT PROVIDE RESOURCES. 

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
The Whole Child
Variety of programs for families, counseling services, intervention services, parenting classes. (562) 204-0640 10155 Colima Road in Whittier.

Community Family Guidance Center
10920 South St., Suite 208b, Cerritos. (562) 924-5526
(Teen Parent Program for pregnant and parenting teens)

Cerritos Psychological Center
17215 Studebaker Rd # 110, Cerritos, CA 90703
Individual, Family, and Group counseling
(562) 860-2210

Alternative Options, Cerritos
Individual, Family and Group, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders 
(877) 538-4133

Pathways Community Services
Hawaiian Gardens
(562) 865-3644

EMERGENCY FOOD
Grateful Hearts
Held 3 times weekly in the Northwest corner of the parking lot of Cottonwood Church @ 4505 Katella Ave. Cypress, Ca 90630 (Just off Cerritos & Lexington) By appointment only (562)431-0880. 

Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank
Please call for specific hours (562) 425-4001 (22121 Norwalk Blvd Hawaiian Gardens)

HEALTH/MEDICAL
Wesley Health Centers
For immunizations, sick child exams, physicals, etc. 11949 East 215th St. Hawaiian Gardens Tel: (562) 867-7999

College Hospital, Cerritos (uninsured)
(562) 924-9581
-Free Assessment, charge for stay

LAC + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles (uninsured)
(323) 409-1000
- have a no insurance program (apply on arrival)

Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, Torrance (uninsured)
(310) 222-2345

Wesley Health Centers at Fedde MIddle School (866) 733-5924

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc (AADAP)
1316 Gaviota Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
(562) 218-9530

Alternative Options (under counseling section)

Center for Discovery
11911 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 268-5652
Teen Substance Abuse Recovery Group

Drug Rehab-Will have a variety of locations 
https://www.drugrehab.com/teens/

LGBTQ+
The Center
2017 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-4455
Transgender & Gender Nonconforming group “Transverse” Tuesdays 7-8:30pm 

Kaiser Permanete (services for members) support groups
 https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/southern-california/transgender/    

GLBT National Youth Talk 
(800) 366-8288
www.glbthotline.org

Trevor Project (LGBTQ Suicide and Crisis Prevention hotline)
(866) 488-7386 (24/7)



SHELTERS
Casa Youth Shelter
10911 Reagan St, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(800) 914-2272
Family Program also available 

GRIEF
Pathways Volunteer Hospice
4645 Woodruff Ave, Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 531-3031
-School-Based Bereavement Support Groups
-Adult, Family, and Widow Support Groups

CRISIS HOTLINE-You may contact anonymously. Hotlines are staffed by trained counselors who will provide you with support and resources. 
California Youth Crisis- Available 24/7 (800) 843-5200 

Crisis Text Line-Available 24/7-Text “START” to 741-741

Teen Line (6-10PM)-Call 1-800-852-8336

National Suicide Prevention LIfeline-Available 24/7 (800)273-8255 

Suicide Crisis Line (Didi Hirsch, 24/7 hotline) (877) 727-4747

OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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locations within Orange County that provide resources. 



BILINGUAL SERVICES/SERVICIOS BILINGUES

Delhi Community Center
505 E. Central Ave, Santa Ana, 92707……………………………………………………………….................. (714)481-9600
Counseling, ESL, utility and emergency assistance / Consejeria, asistencia de utilidades y emergencia

BULLYING Teen Line………………………………………………………………………………………………. (800)852-8336
6-10PM to speak to a teen

CHILD ABUSE/ABUSO INFANTIL
Child Abuse Prevention Center
7221 Garden Grove BLVD #K, Garden Grove, 92841…………………………………………………………. (714)373-1600
Advocacy and therapy and mental Health Assistance/ Terapia y assitencia mental

Social Services Agency
Child Abuse Hotline…………………………………………………………………………………………………… (800)207-4464

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH/ CONSEJERIA Y SALUD MENTAL
CASA DE LA FAMILIA
1650 E. 4th st #101, Santa Ana, 92705………………………………………………………………………….…... (714) 667-5220
Counseling for victims of crime and their families. Must provide police report./Consejería para víctimas de crimen y sus familias. Tiene que someter un reporte policiaco.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES/COUNSELING
1650 E. 17th St, Santa Ana 92705……………………………………………………………………………… ........(714)667-5220
Individual, family and marriage counselling services to people of all faiths. Sliding fee scale./Consejería individual, para parejas o familias de cualquier religión. Costo varía.

CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER
525 N. Cabrillo Park DR Ste 300, Santa Ana, 92701…………………………………………………………….....(714)953-4455
Counseling services for children up to 18 years old. Sliding fee scale./Servicios de consejería para niños hasta los 18 años, costo varía.

Crisis Reponse Network………………………………………………………………………………………….....(714) 327-1070

Mental Health Association/OC
2416 S. Main St, Ste A, Santa Ana 92703…………………………………………………………………………….(714)668-8498
Case Management Services for mentally ill adults/ Servicio para adults con enfermedades mentales 

Minnie Street Family Resource Center
1300 E. McFadden Ave, Santa Ana 92706…………………………………………………………………………......(714)972-5775
Case management services, counseling, and parenting education./Servicios de consejeria y educacion para padres

National Alliance of Mental Illness (OC)…………………………………………………………………………… (714)991-6412
Meetings and support groups throughout the entire county addressing every aspect of mental health. 

Providence Community Services
1633 E. 4th St, Ste 120, Santa Ana, 92701………………………………………………………………………….. (714)565-2830
Therapy for children/adolescents with Medical. (Terapia para niños y adolescentes con medical.

Turning Point center for Families
2101 E. 4th St 150-B, Santa Ana, 92705…………………………………………………………………………… ......(714) 547-8111
Low cost counseling services for individuals, couples and families./Servicios de consejria para invidiuales, parejas o familias a bajo costo.

Western Youth Services
1666 N. Main St Suite 400, Santa Ana, 92705……………………………………………………………………........ (714)704-5900
Counselign services at low cost. /Servicios de consejeria a bajo costo.

EMERGENCY FOOD/COMIDA DE EMERGENCIA
SANTA ANA LOCATIONS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF OC
3631 W. Warner Ave, Santa Ana……………………………………………………………………………………….. (714) 668-1130
Distribution Times: Tuesday - Thursday 7:30am-10am [First come first serve, Bring ID; Orange County resident only]
Comida de emergencia. Martes-Jueves 7:30-10 am (llegue temprano con identificación de que vive en el condado)

FRIENDLY CENTER INC
147 W. Rose Ave., Orange 92688……………………………………………………………………………………… (714)771-5300 
2nd Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Segundo Viernes del mes

LOVE COMMUNITY
1920 W. Chestnut Ave. Santa Ana , Ca. 92703..............................................................................................................714-543-5683
Pantry Hours: Thursday 10:00-4PM & Saturday 10:00-4  (arrive by 8 to stand in line)

SALVATION ARMY FAMILY SERVICES
1710 W. Edinger Ave, Santa Ana 92704……………………………………………………………………………..... (714)384-0481
Emergency food (pantry 9-2 PM)/ Comida de Emergencia (9-2 PM)

GARDEN GROVE LOCATIONS
Village Bible Church .......................................................................................................................................................714-537-0669
Pantry hours: 2nd Saturdays 9am

St. Callistus Christian Services........................................................................................................................................714-287-4124
Must live within parish boundaries or be homeless. Pantry hours: Thursdays11am-1pm and 5pm -6:30pm

Salvation Army..................................................................................................................................................................714-901-1480
Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 9am to 12pm

HEALTH/SALUD
Assistance League
1031 W. 1st St, Santa Ana, 92703……………………………………………………………………………………… (714) 543-1120
Dental Health Care for low income children/Cuidado dental para niños de bajos recursos

California Kids
Health care for children age 2-19 who did not qualify for medical or healthy families………............................ (818)755-9700

Latino health Access
450 W. 4th St, Santa Ana, 92701………………………………………………………………………………………...... (714) 542-7792
Health Promotion, nutrition and fitness/ Promocion de salud, nutricion y ejercisio

Lestonnac Free Clinic
1206 E. 17th St, Suite 105, Sana Ana…………………………………………………………………………………......... (714)616-6498
Medical and Dental Assistance for low income families/ Assistencia dental y medica para ninos

Medi-Cal………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (800) 251-0921
Health care for ages 0-21 who are citizens/legal residents/cuidado para ninos 0-21 anos cuidadanos o residentes legales

SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ABUSO DE SUBSTANCIAS
Orange County Health Care Agency Alcohol; Drug Abuse Services
1200 N. Main St, Suite 300, Santa Ana, 92704…………………………………………………………………..................(714) 480-6660
Drug/Alcohol Rehab Programs/ Programas de rehabilitacion para drogas y alcohol

Phoenix House
1207 E. Fruit St, Santa Ana, 92704…………………………………………………………………………………............ (800) 251-0921
Adolescents services, prevention and education/Servicios para adolosentes, educacion y prevencion

​Drug Rehab-Will have a variety of locations 
https://www.drugrehab.com/teens/

Shelters/Albergos
Mercy House..............................................………………………………………………………………………...............714-836-7188 ext 132
Joseph's House..............................................………………………………………………………………………............714-836-7188 ext 130

SUICIDE PREVENTION/Prevencion de Suicidio
CAT (Evaluation and Treatment Services)………………………………………………………………………...............(866) 830-6011
Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA)/Behavioral Health Services (BHS)
Teen Line………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (800)852-8336
6-10PM to speak to a teen

UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE
Discounts from Southern California Edison 
The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program can offer eligible low income customers up to a 20 percent discount on their monthly electric bills. Call 1-800-950-2356

Discounts from The Gas Company
Eligible customers of SoCalGas may receive a 20 percent discount on their monthly gas bill at their primary residence through our California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program.  There is an online application or printer-friendly application on http://www.socalgas.com/for-your-home/assistance-programs/care/. You may also call: 1-877-238-0092

Discount from Waste Management 
Single-family dwelling customers that can demonstrate receipt of assistance under PG&E’s California Alternative Rates for Energy Program (CARE) as it currently exists and is administered, shall receive a twelve and one-half percent (12.5%) discount on their monthly collection rate. (510) 613-8710
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      • Motivation
    • COVID-19 >
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      • Grief and Loss
      • Dealing with Rejection
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