Santa Ana Community Resources
Updated June 24, 2025
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Immigration/Legal Assistance
Know Your Rights - Tips from the ACLU for when you are stopped by law enforcement
Phone: 213-977-9500
Immigrant Legal Resource Center - Connect with attorneys and organizations that offer assistance
Immigrant Legal Resource Center Family Preparedness Plan - Save, download and print this preparedness plan and checklist
Immigrant Defenders Law Center (IMMDEF)- Free immigration services, resources and trainings
Phone: 213-634-0999 (for services or to speak to staff)
Phone: 213-833-8283 (to reach the rapid response legal resource line)
National Immigration Law Center - Immigration resources and guides
Phone: 213-639-3900
Public Law Center - Free immigration legal clinics (asylum, DACA, green cards), family law, domestic violence, housing and foreclosure aid
Phone: 714-541-1010 x332
Orange County Labor Federation - Free immigration services and programs
Phone: 714-385-1534
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California - Immigration Services and Resources
Phone: 888-349-9695
Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs - The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs’ mission is to build a more robust direct service infrastructure that promotes belonging, economic prosperity and equity of immigrants and refugees.
Catholic Charities of Orange County - Provides citizenship services, including free citizenship education, free or low-cost naturalization, and refugee services
Phone: 714-347-9610
CWS Orange County - Provides refugee resettlement and immigration assistance
Phone: 949-438-1066
Human Options - Legal and support services for relationship/domestic violence
Phone: 877-854-3594
Informed Immigrant - Immigration resources and information
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Immigration legal services, deportation defense, DACA
Phone: 888-624-4752
Community Legal Aid SoCal - Legal assistance for immigration, housing, public benefits and more
Phone: 714-571-5200 or 800-834-5001
Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) - Immigration and civil rights legal assistance
Phone: 714-776-1847
Orange County Justice Fund - Legal services for immigrants and refugees who are detained or facing deportation
Phone: 714-340-5469
Orange County Rapid Response Network - Tips, guides, resources and a hotline for immigration operations
Phone: 714-881-1558
Camino Immigration Services - Immigration legal services and resources
Phone: 657-217-2365
World Relief Southern California - Immigration legal services
Phone: 714-210-4730
Office of Congressman Lou Correa - Get help with a federal agency
Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana - Services for Mexican citizens
For consular support/protection or emergencies: call 714-504-2796 or email amendoza@sre.gob.mx.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Inmate Locator - Locate anyone detained by ICE for over 48 hours
America On Track - Provide services to children of family members who have been detained by authorities
Phone: 714-531-7144
Email: PR@AmericaOnTrack.org
UCI Immigrants Rights Clinic - Clinic students, working under close faculty supervision, provide direct representation to immigrants on matters ranging from detention and deportation defense. Contact Debi Gloria, Law Clinic Administrator:
Email: dgloria@law.uci.edu
Phone: 949-824-9646
More immigration services - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Food Assistance
Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center – Provide fresh produce and other essential services to Asian American Senior Citizens
Project Food Box – California residents with Medi-Cal can qualify for a weekly box of fresh produce
Phone: 949-673-0783
The Seva Collective – Free drive-through food pantry and food delivery
Phone: 714-584-7573
Meals on Wheels - Free meal delivery for homebound seniors age 60+
Phone: 714-823-3294
Summer Meal Sites - The federal Sun Meals program offers free meals to children under 18 at locations across Orange County.
Second Harvest Food Bank - Find partner locations in Santa Ana and Orange County for free food distributions.
Phone: 949-653-2900
Delhi Center Food Pantry - Every Monday 10-11:30 a.m.
Phone: 714-481-9600
Latino Health Access: Weekly food pantry Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and health programs for uninsured/immigrant families
Phone: 714-953-5900
Serve the People Community Health Center Food Pantry - Food is provided 4-7 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month
Phone: 714-352-2911
Community Action Partnership Orange County - Food distributions and other assistance programs
Phone: 714-667-0717
Share Our Selves (SOS) - Food pantry Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 949-270-2100
More food assistance programs - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Financial Assistance
General Relief - County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs
Phone: 800-281-9799
CalFresh - Federal program offering financial help to purchase nutritious food. Undocumented parents can apply for CalFresh on behalf of their U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant children.
Phone: 800-281-9799
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) - Provides cash benefits for the care of children in need when one or both parents are absent, disabled, deceased or unemployed
Phone: 800-281-9799
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) - Provides cash to certain aged, blind and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplemental Payment (SSI/SSP) due to their immigration status
Phone: 800-281-9799
Refugee Cash Assistance - Cash aide is provided to individuals with refugee, asylee, or trafficking-victim status who have been determined to be ineligible for CalWORKs or SSI/SSP
Phone: 800-281-9799
Housing Assistance
Orange County Housing Authority - OCHA administers federally funded programs to provide rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing
Family Solutions Collaborative - Housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness
Orange County Rescue Mission - Housing communities and support for people experiencing homelessness
Phone: 714-247-4379
Illumination Foundation - Emergency and bridge housing, case management and coordinated entry for families and individuals
For families needing housing, call: 714-507-2490
For individuals needing housing, call: 714-507-2459
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California - Housing referrals and motel/rental assistance vouchers for short-term housing.
Phone: 714-534-6450
Fair Housing Council of Orange County - Fair housing education, landlord /tenant counseling and enforcement services
Phone: 714-569-0823
City of Santa Ana Affordable Housing List
Santa Ana Housing Authority - Provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable members of our community to use as a platform to obtain self-sufficiency and independence from our assistance
Phone: 714-667-2284
Orangewood Foundation - They focus on supporting young people in Orange County, with a hot meal, a safe place to stay, and a plan for the future
Phone: 714-619-0200
Rental Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Utilities Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - Provided through Community Action Partnership
Phone: 714-839-6199
Delhi Center Utility and Phone Bill Assistance - Connects residents with programs to help with bills
Phone: 714-481-9600
Discounted Telephone Services - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Discounted Internet Services - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Water Service Payment Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
Mental Health Assistance Services
Straight Talk Clinic - Comprehensive mental health services including free crisis intervention
Phone: 714-828-2000
BeWellOC - Mental health and substance use treatment services to all residents of Orange County, regardless of insurance type or ability to pay
Phone: 855-625-4657 for mental health or substance abuse challenges
Phone: 949-749-2500 for non-crisis calls
Orange County Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services - Services to prevent mental health crisis
RESET Toolbox (Orange County Department of Education) - Digital tools and self-paced resources to support resilience and emotional well-being in youth and families.
Phone: 949-900-5388
Mosaic Movement - Provides counseling and supportive services to children, adolescents, and adults
Families Together of Orange County - Behavioral health services for lower-income and uninsured families
Phone: 800-597-7977
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - Affordable mental health services for insured and uninsured residents
Norooz Clinic Foundation - Affordable mental health services
Phone: 714-386-9171
Health Assistance
MediCal Medical Benefits - Available for qualified California residents regardless of immigration status
Share Our Selves (SOS) - Medical, dental and other services
Phone: 949-270-2100
Delhi Center Mobile Clinic - Every first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and third Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: 714-481-9600
Latino Health Access - Health programs and chronic disease prevention and management for the uninsured.
Phone: 714-542-7792
The Cambodian Family - Health programs and chronic disease prevention and management for the uninsured
Phone: 714-571-1966
UCI Family Health Center - Family, children and women’s healthcare, dental services, and more in Santa Ana
Phone: 657-282-6355
Serve the People Community Health Center - Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, behavioral health
Phone: 714-352-2911
Clarke Lew Medical Group - Provides primary care, preventive screenings, mental health and women’s health services
Phone: 949-243-7788
Medical Care Expense Assistance - Search 2-1-1 Orange County
United We Dream - Mental health resources
OC Health Agency - The Orange County Health Care Agency is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources.
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers - Affordable health services for insured and uninsured residents
Jobs Assistance
Employment Development Department - From time to bond with your newborn, support to find a job, resources to focus on your recovery after an illness or injury, or the guidance and support to manage a successful business in California.
Santa Ana WORK Center - The Santa Ana WORK Center connects youths and adults to career services, resources and job opportunities.
Phone: 714-565-2600
Other Services
Boys & Girls Clubs - Since 1955, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has been committed to tackling some of the most challenging social issues that impact this densely-populated community.
Phone: 714-543-7212
Free diaper distributions - Local organizations are providing diaper banks throughout Orange County in collaboration with Community Action Partnership.
Family Justice Center - The Santa Ana Family Justice Center operates in partnership with local nonprofits at Santa Ana Police Department to provide support and services for victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, child abuse and more.
Phone: 714-245-8278
Help Me Grow Orange County
Free screenings, referrals, and developmental information for children from birth to 8 years old and their families
Phone: 866-476-9025
OC Clerk Records Office - Obtain copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates
Phone: 714-834-2500
OC Office of Aging - If you are an older adult with any need, call this assistance call center.
Phone: 714-480-6450
OCCTAC (Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center)
Free arts-based after-school programs, youth employment training, and early childhood education for Santa Ana families.
Phone: 714-547-5468
Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC)
Offers free lifelong services and case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Phone: 714-796‑5100
Santa Ana Public Library eLibrary - Get instant access to all digital resources at the Santa Ana Public Library from home or on the go with a free eLibrary card.
Santa Ana Public Library Online Tutoring - The Santa Ana Public Library provides free online homework help for students in grades K-12.
Post Offices/Passport Services (Santa Ana only)
- United States Postal Service & Passport Services:
615 N BUSH ST.
SANTA ANA, CA 92702-9998.
714-973-7721 - United States Postal Service:
2201 N GRAND AVE.
SANTA ANA, CA 92711-9998.
714-667-6734 - United States Postal Service:
1620 W 1ST ST.
SANTA ANA, CA 92703-9998.
714-541-1033 - United States Postal Service:
1415 S MAIN ST.
SANTA ANA, CA 92707-9998.
714-836-0353 - United States Postal Service:
1609 N KING ST.
SANTA ANA, CA 92706-9998.
714-835-3098 - United States Postal Service:
1517 S GREENVILLE ST.
SANTA ANA, CA 92704-9998.
714-545-1716 - United States Postal Service & Passport Services:
3101 W SUNFLOWER AVE.
SANTA ANA, CA 92799-0100.
714-662-6474 - United States Postal Service:
2230 S GRAND AVE.
SANTA ANA, CA 92735-9998.
714-667-6733