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Real help in Orange County

Verified numbers, addresses and who qualifies. Tap the call button on any listing to get help.

Track your path — rehab to sober living Apply for CalFresh, housing or a state ID

Reentry, jobs & records

  • Project KinshipReentry support, case management, jobs help and record cleanup.
    Anyone coming out of jail, prison or homelessness — free, no referral needed.1833 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
    (714) 941-8009 projectkinship.org
  • Chrysalis — jobs & resumesFree job-readiness classes, resume help and one-on-one job search support.
    Anyone with low income or barriers to work, including records — free.Anaheim: 2300 E Katella Ave, Suite 100 — plus LA locationsMon–Fri, 8 AM – 4 PM · call to confirm orientation times
    (213) 806-6300 chrysalisla.org
  • 2-1-1 Orange CountyOne call for any local service — jobs, legal help, family services, shelter.
    Anyone, free and confidential.24/7
    2-1-1

Treatment & detox

  • Phoenix House — Santa AnaResidential and outpatient treatment, with admissions by phone.
    Adults seeking substance-use treatment · Medi-Cal accepted.1207 E Fruit St, Santa Ana, CA 92701Admissions line answered daily — call any time
    (714) 953-9373 phoenixhouseca.org
  • OC Links — county behavioral health lineTreatment referrals, crisis support and Medi-Cal mental health navigation.
    Anyone in Orange County — free and confidential.24/7
    (855) 625-4657
  • SAMHSA national helplineFree, confidential treatment referrals anywhere in the US.
    Individuals and families facing substance-use or mental-health issues.24/7
    (800) 662-4357

Sober living after treatment

  • Oxford House openingsSelf-run sober homes across Orange County — search live vacancies and apply to a house.
    Anyone in recovery able to pay equal house expenses (~$120–150/week) — houses vote on applicants.Vacancy list and applications online, any time
    (800) 689-6411 oxfordvacancies.com
  • Recovery & sober living listings herePhoenix House, Oxford House and more, with intake notes and beds.Open

Food today

  • Someone Cares Soup KitchenHot breakfast and lunch, no questions asked.
    Anyone who is hungry — no ID, no sign-up.720 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Meals daily — call to confirm today's times
    (949) 548-8861
  • Find a pantry near youDial 2-1-1 and ask for food pantries near your address.
    Anyone, free.24/7
    2-1-1

Benefits & documents

  • CalFresh food benefitsMonthly money for groceries. Apply in-app in ~20 min — a case worker files it for you.
    Low-income California residents, including people in rehab or sober living.
    Start application
  • No-fee California IDFee waiver if you're without housing or in a program (DMV form DL 933).
    Anyone experiencing homelessness can get a free ID — start here.
    Start application
  • CalOptima (Medi-Cal in Orange County)Free health coverage for Orange County residents — doctors, meds, treatment.
    Low-income Orange County residents.Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5:30 PM
    (714) 246-8500

Talk to someone now

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 — you don't have to be in crisis to call.
    Anyone, free and confidential.24/7
    988
  • Message a case worker herePrivate thread in this app, answered by a real person.Open

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