American Family Housing
Midway City: (714) 267-6354
Transitional shelter & permanent supportive housing for people who are employed/employable, & transitional housing for unaccompanied adults who may be unable to work & need assistance with accessing mainstream benefits. Must have a referral from the County
Website: afhusa.org
Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
Family Promise
Orange: (714) 787-3487
Emergency shelter as guests of congregations. Have a transitional program. Provides supportive services at a daycare center
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program
Mercy House
Anaheim, Hunting Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange (only for families), Oxnard, Ontario, Bakersfield , Buena Park, Bellflower, Ventura (for Ventura residents)
(714) 836-7188
Must be referred by City Net, Salvation Army, or Non Emergency Police Number. Emergency Shelter, food, clothes, shower. Open seasonal and during cold weather.
Website: mercyhouse.net/regions/orange-county
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing , Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
OC Rescue Mission - Hope Family Housing
Orange County: (714) 247-4379 & (714) 247-4300
6-9 months transitional living. Structured program; weekly case management, counseling, & food distribution. Cost based on income. Must have graduated from a shelter program. Must be referred. Call for more information
Website: rescuemission.org
Transitional Housing Program
Salvation Army Hospitality House
Santa Ana, Anaheim (714) 542-9576
Anaheim (657) 999-2430
34-emergency beds with a stay of 14 days; 16- beds for men currently with jobs (can stay longer than 14 days) New residents check in is at 3:30
Website: orangecounty.salvationarmy.org/orange_county_ca/
Emergency Shelter
First Southern Baptist Church
Buena Park: (714) 522-7201
Faith Based 1 night emergency shelter for single adults, families. On-site meals, groceries every 30 days, showers- no toiletries. Must be referred by Anaheim City Net or Local Police Dept. Homeless Liaison Officer
Emergency Shelter
Project Self-Sufficiency
Irvine & Long Beach: (949) 478-1914
Assist low-income single parents in Orange County graduate from college or vocational training with the skills necessary to achieve economic independence. Provide customized, wraparound services.
Website: https://www.pssoc.org/
Emergency Rental Services & Housing Security Deposit
American Family Housing
Midway City: (714) 267-6354
LA Office: (714) 897-3221
Transitional shelter & permanent supportive housing for people who are employed/employable, & transitional housing for unaccompanied adults who may be unable to work & need assistance with accessing mainstream benefits. Must have a referral from the County
Website: afhusa.org
Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
Family Promise
Anaheim: (714) 787-3487 & (714) 353-0428
Emergency Shelter for 2 months. Transitional housing for 6 months. Offers household supplies, diapers, and food.
Website: Familypromiseorangecounty.org
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program
Families Assistance Ministries
San Clemente: (949) 492-8477 (Option 3)
Shelter, food pantry, transitional housing. Utility, rental, and transportation assist. Assist South Orange County
Website: family-assistance.org
Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless)
Families Forward
Irvine & South Orange County: (949) 552-2727
This program combines temporary housing with intensive counseling, food & other supportive services to provide clients a safe, supportive home to enable them to regain self-sufficiency. Accepts minor age children.
Website: Families-forward.org
Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
H.I.S. OC - “HIS House”
Placentia: (714) 993-5774
Homeless Intervention Services. A residence-based transitional center offering shelter & support services in a 4 month family program. Child care assistance provided. One time program fee of $300. Drug testing. Rental Assistance
Website: his-oc.org
Transitional Housing Program
Homeshare OC
Orange, Placentia, Fullerton: (714) 993-5774
Match with a homeowner with extra room in their house. As long as they are a college student in good academic standing.
Website: his-oc.org/our-work/home-share-oc
OC Rescue Mission - Hope Family Housing
Orange County: (714) 247-4379 & (714) 247-4300
6-9 months transitional living. Structured program; includes weekly case management, counseling, & food distribution. Cost based on income. Must have graduated from a shelter program. *Must be referred. Call for more information
Website: rescuemission.org
Transitional Housing Program
Illumination Foundation
Stanton: (714) 507-2459
Transition & permanent housing, including recuperative care with supportive services
Website: ifhomess.org
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing , Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
Mercy House
Anaheim, Hunting Beach, Costa Mesa, Orange, Oxnard, Ontario, Bakersfield , Buena Park, Bellflower, Ventura (for Ventura residents)
(714) 836-7188
Must be referred by City Net, Salvation Army, or Non Emergency Police Number. Emergency Shelter, food, clothes, shower. Open seasonal and during cold weather.
Website: mercyhouse.net/regions/orange-county
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing , Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
Pathways of Hope
Fullerton & Anaheim: (714) 680-3691
Transitional living for singles or families (employable adults) for up to 120 days. NO drug or alcohol dependency issues. Provides limited financial assistance for rental deposit, first month's rent or a combination of deposit & rent to individuals & families who are currently literally homeless or in imminent risk of homelessness. Also offers case management services.
Website: pohoc.org/homelessness/
Transitional Housing Program, Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless)
Project Hope Alliance
Costa Mesa: (949) 722-7863
Rapid re-housing, rental deposit assist. Short term rental subsidy, utility assist., transportation support, Budgeting and financial coaching. Intensive case management for students and their parents. Emphasis placed on education of children.
Website: projecthopealliance.org/what-we-do/
Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
Serving People in Need (SPIN)
Costa Mesa: (714) 751-1101 Ext. 11, 17 or 14
Provides move-in costs to homeless families with children. Services include rapid re-housing programs, case management & support services such as: budgeting, credit clean-up, job development, childcare, counseling, educational workshops & other supportive services.
Website: spinoc.org/programs
Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
South County Outreach
Irvine: (949) 380-8144 ext 215
Transitional housing program for families. Must be a resident of South County and have a vehicle
Website: https://www.sco-oc.org/
Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
Thomas House
Garden Grove: (714) 554-0357
Provides shelter, food, & counseling, as well as assistance in job search, tutoring for children, welfare advocacy, & housing placement & assistance.
Website: thomashouseshelter.org/about-us-1
Transitional Housing Program
Salvation Army Hospitality House
Santa Ana (714) 542-9576
Anaheim (657) 999-2430
Accepts children under 18. Parent(s) must be working full time or attending school & working part time.
Website: orangecounty.salvationarmy.org/orange_county_ca/
Emergency Shelter
First Southern Baptist Church
Buena Park: (714) 522-7201
(Emergency Shelter for 1 night. Counseling & showers (but no toiletries). A faith-based organization. Must be referred by City Net or Local Police Dept. Homeless Liaison Officer
Emergency Shelter
Casa Teresa
Orange: (714) 538-4860
Fees are monthly, private pay & depend on income. Maximum length of stay is during pregnancy & for 2 months after birth. Offers nursing care, case management, counseling & educational programs. Offers apartments, rooms & SRO'S
Website: casateresa.org/available-programs/
Emergency Shelter
Mary's Path
Santa Ana: (714) 730-0930
Provide care to girls, their families & their babies through services including: housing; access to medical care; continuing education; spiritual formation, individual & family counseling; parenting education & coaching; & practical life skills to prepare teen mothers for successful independent living.
Website: maryspath.org
Transitional Housing Program
Precious Life Shelter
Los Alamitos: (562) 431-5025
Emergency program is 1- 30 nights in a housing program. The transitional program is low cost lodging with a refundable deposit, 2-3 months after birth of the baby. The Single Parent Efficiency Program provides up to 24 months lodging after a baby is born.
Website: preciouslifeshelter.org
Transitional Housing Program, Emergency Shelter
Friendship Shelter
Laguna Beach: (949) 494-6928
Residents are required to be actively looking for employment or seeking to secure stable income through a benefit. Job preparation & counseling. Interested individuals must call Wed at 10:30 a.m. Drug tested at entry & random during stay. Meals provided during stay.
Website: friendshiPermanent Supportive Housing elter.org/about-friendship-shelter
Permanent Supportive Housing , Emergency Shelter
Alternative Sleeping Location - Friendship Shelter
Laguna Beach: (949) 494-6928 & (949) 497-2959
Drop-in shelter for men & women + food pantry. Daily lottery system to obtain a bed (can accommodate 45 people). Must leave a voice message.
Website: friendshiPermanent Supportive Housing elter.org/about-friendship-shelter
Emergency Shelter
American Family Housing
Midway City (714) 267-6354
LA Office (714) 897-3221
Transitional shelter & permanent supportive housing for people who are employed/employable, & transitional housing for unaccompanied adults who may be unable to work & need assistance with accessing mainstream benefits. Must have a referral from the County
Website: afhusa.org
Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
Colette's Children's Home
Huntington Beach: (714) 596-1380
Emergency & transitional shelter programs & permanent housing program for women with children & single women/intake process required.
Website: coletteschildrenshome.com/about-us/our-mission-and-programs/
Transitional Housing Program, Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing
Grandma's House of Hope
Santa Ana (714) 455-9528
Anaheim (714) 558-8600
Populations such as human trafficking, homeless breast cancer clients in treatment, as well as with domestic violence( 2nd step), mentally challenged, those with disabilities, & those who are currently without housing with an urgent need or desire for change. Provides shelter, food, case management, group & individual counseling, life skills. Can apply online at
Website: grandmashouseofhope.org/programs
Transitional Housing Program
H.I.S. OC / “HIS House”
Placentia: (714) 993-5774
A residence-based transitional center offering shelter & support services in a 4 month program. Child care assistance provided. One time program fee of $300. Drug testing involved.
Website: his-oc.org
Transitional Housing Program
Mercy House
Anaheim, Hunting Beach, Costa Mesa, Oxnard, Ontario, Bakersfield , Buena Park, Bellflower, Ventura (for Ventura residents)
(714) 836-7188
Emergency shelters, transitional housing, & permanent supportive housing
Must be referred by City Net, Salvation Army, or Non Emergency Police Number. Emergency Shelter, food, clothes, shower. Open seasonal and during cold weather.
Website: mercyhouse.net/regions/orange-county
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing , Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
National Guard Armories - Mercy House
Santa Ana & Fullerton: (714) 836-7188
A mass shelter, capacity of 200 at each armory. Offers emergency housing for 6 pm to 6 am. There is no maximum length of stay. The armory is a winter shelter in operation from December 1 through April each year.
Emergency Shelter
OC Rescue Mission - Hope Family Housing
Orange County: (714) 247-4379 & (714) 247-4300
6-9 months transitional living. Structured program; includes weekly case management, counseling, & food distribution. Cost based on income. Must have graduated from a shelter program. *Must be referred. Call for more information
Website: rescuemission.org
Transitional Housing Program
Sheepfold
Fullerton & Orange: (714) 237-1444
Faith based shelter, transitional housing for homeless and battered mothers and children. Girls 17 years and younger, boys 13 years and younger.
Website: thesheepfold.org
Transitional Housing Program
WISE Place
Santa Ana: (714) 542-3577
A transitional living program for employed or employable women. Must be 90 days free of alcohol & drugs. Intake interviews 9:30-11:00 am every Wednesday
Website: wiseplace.org
Transitional Housing Program
First Southern Baptist Church
Buena Park: (714) 522-7201
Emergency Shelter for one night. Counseling & showers (but no toiletries). A faith-based organization. Must be referred by Anaheim City Net or Local Police Dept. Homeless Liaison Officer
Emergency Shelter
Human Options
Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Newport Beach
24 Hour Line (877) 854-3594
Emergency shelter, transitional housing for anyone in a domestic or intimate partner violence situation. Children’s program.
Website: humanoptions.org/services/
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program
Laura's House
Orange County
Crisis Hotline (949) 498-1511
Numerous services offered; Emergency shelter: restraining orders, 24hr hot-line, children's program & parenting program, crisis counseling, independent life skills training workshops, legal clinic & legal advocacy, court-approved personal empowerment program, individual therapy, Spanish speaking case managers, support groups, walk-in center, & a thrift store. Average length of stay is 45 days
Website: laurashouse.org/about
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program
Women's Transitional Living Center (WTLC)
Orange County (714) 992-1931
24-Hour Helpline (877) 531-5522
Provides food, clothing, & a home-like environment. Also available: 45 shelter program, 90 day recovery program, children's program, parenting & educational classes, housing referrals, court advocacy & referrals. Provides substance abuse treatment & work with human trafficking victims
Website: wtlc.org/domestic-violence/residential/
Transitional Housing Program, Emergency Shelter
Interval House
Orange County: (562) 594-9492
Emergency shelters & transitional housing; community service centers;counseling; legal, health, children's & youth programs; LGBT services; pioneering multicultural programs; leadership development; economic self-sufficiency; & community education
Website: intervalhouse.org
Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
American Family Housing
Midway City (714) 267-6354
LA Office (714) 897-3221
Transitional shelter & permanent supportive housing for people who are employed/employable, & transitional housing for unaccompanied adults who may be unable to work & need assistance with accessing mainstream benefits. Must have a referral from the County
Website: afhusa.org
Transitional Housing Program, Permanent Supportive Housing
H.I.S. OC / “HIS House”
Placentia: (714) 993-5774
A residence-based transitional center offering shelter & support services in a 4 month program. Child care assistance provided. One time program fee of $300. Drug testing involved.
Website: his-oc.org
Transitional Housing Program
Friendship Shelter
Laguna Beach: (949) 494-6928
Residents are required to be actively looking for employment or secure stable income through a benefit. Offers job preparation & counseling. Interested individuals must call Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Drug tested upon entry & randomly during stay. Meals provided during stay.
Website: friendshiPermanent Supportive Housing elter.org/about-friendship-shelter
Permanent Supportive Housing , Emergency Shelter.
Alternative Sleeping Location - Friendship Shelter
Laguna Beach: (949) 494-6928 & (949) 497-2959
Drop-in shelter for men & women + food pantry. Daily lottery system to obtain a bed (can accommodate 45 people). Must leave a voice message.
Website: friendshiPermanent Supportive Housing elter.org/about-friendship-shelter
Emergency Shelter
Mercy House
Anaheim, Hunting Beach, Costa Mesa, Oxnard, Ontario, Bakersfield , Buena Park, Bellflower, Ventura (for Ventura residents)
(714) 836-7188
Must be referred by City Net, Salvation Army, or Non Emergency Police Number. Emergency Shelter, food, clothes, shower. Open seasonal and during cold weather.
Website: mercyhouse.net/regions/orange-county
Emergency Shelter, Permanent Supportive Housing , Rapid Rehousing (Deposit Assistance & temporary Rental Assistance for Homeless), Transitional Housing Program
National Guard Armories/ Mercy House
Santa Ana & Fullerton: (714) 836-7188
A mass shelter, capacity of 200 at each armory. Offers emergency housing for 6 pm to 6 am. There is no maximum length of stay. The armory is a winter shelter in operation from December 1 through April.
Emergency Shelter
Grandma's House of Hope
Santa Ana (714) 455-9528
Anaheim (714) 558-8600
Populations such as human trafficking, homeless breast cancer clients in treatment, as well as with domestic violence( 2nd step), mentally challenged, those with disabilities, & those who are currently without housing with an urgent need or desire for change. Provides shelter, food, case management, group & individual counseling, life skills. Can apply online at
Website: grandmashouseofhope.org/programs
Transitional Housing Program
First Southern Baptist Church
Buena Park: (714) 522-7201
Emergency Shelter for 1 night. Counseling, & showers ( but not toiletries). A faith-based organization. Must be referred by Anaheim City Net or Local Police Dept. Homeless Liaison Officer
Emergency Shelter
Build Futures
Huntington Beach: (714) 907-7358
Housing services, phones, bus passes, case management, job readiness, basic needs
Website: buildfutures.org/about-us/
Transitional Housing Program
Waymakers
Laguna Beach (949) 494-4311
Huntington Beach (714) 842-6600
Tustin (714)-0780
Youth 11 - 17. Offer short-term, crisis intervention services to homeless, runaway, & at-risk youth from all over OC. Six beds & single/shared rooms. Family counseling sessions. Two week program, but may stay longer if necessary. Some Spanish. Referrals only through OC Health Care Agency. Must complete a telephone interview & set-up an assessment time with both parent & child.
Website: Waymakersoc.org
Emergency Shelter
Casa Youth
Shelter
Los Alamitos: (714) 995-8601 & (562) 594-6825
24-Hour Hotline (800) 914-2272
Youth 12 - 17. May stay up to two weeks. Programs offer individual, group, & family counseling to residents. Parenting classes. Services offered on a sliding scale fee. Must have parental/guardian consent.
Website: casayouthshelter.org
Emergency Shelter
FindHelp.org
Search and connect to support by Zip Code. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost.
Website: https://www.findhelp.org/
211 OC
Orange County
Dial 211 or (888) 600-4357
Provides referrals to resources (shelter, food, medical care).
Website: www.211oc.org
City Net Hotline
Orange County
(714) 451-6198
Website: https://citynet.org/
Shelter Plus Care
Orange County
Assist homeless adults & families with serious mental illness, substance abuse &/or have HIV/AIDS in finding permanent housing.
Website: ochousing.org
HomeAid OC
Orange
(714) 263-1449
Provide program referrals only: call 211 & ask for the nearest Family Solution Collaborative access point.
Website: www.homeaidoc.org
Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Resource
Santa Ana Housing Authority
(714) 796-5577
Public Housing Authority. Section 8 & Housing Voucher Programs
Website: http://hud.gov/california
Website: hudexchange.info/programs/
OC Housing Authority
Orange County
(714) 480-2700
Public Housing Authority. Section 8 & Housing Voucher Programs
Website: ochousing.org