Resources for the Homeless

Housing Shelter Resources

American Family Housing, Transitional Housing Program 714-897-3221. Shelter for the Homeless offers transitional and affordable housing for singles, singles with children, families, and emancipated youth between the ages of 18-21. Must be working. Does not accept mentally ill.
Friendship Shelter 949-494-6928. Transitional housing for single men & women plus limited emergency facilities for those needing immediate response. No children, no couples.
H. I. S. House, Transitional Living Center 714-993-5774. Transitional living center for the homeless.
Laura's House Emergency Shelter 949-498-1511. Provides housing up to 45 days with a comprehensive therapeutic program for women and children.
Mercy House 714-836-7188. Serves single males, females and families in need of transitional housing. They also provide a variety of services to the downtown Santa Ana homeless population.
O. C. Rescue Mission 714-247-4300. Serves the homeless and needy in Orange County with shelter, food and clothing. Faith-based organization.
Salvation Army 714-832-7100. Call the Salvation Army for information on all their programs & services in Orange County.
Serving People in Need (SPIN) 714-751-1101. Serves the homeless population.

Assistance League Assistance League is a national nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic projects.
Catholic Charities Outreach Family Center Provides emergency assistance for crisis intervention including food, clothing, shelter, and financial assistance to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Faith-based organization.
Family Support Network, Emergency Needs Fund This program provides items that a family cannot afford but are needed to keep their special needs child safely at home.
Share Ourselves (SOS) SOS provides services to Orange County's most impoverished families including the homeless.
Working Wardrobes Working Wardrobes® serves CalWORKs recipients, clients of social service agencies, and adults in 55 shelters/programs in Orange County including residents of safe shelters, emancipated and at risk youth and chemical dependency centers in Orange County.