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OC Health Care Agency
Coronavirus for daily updated facts and figures of the virus’ prevalence in our county.
CALL LINES
OC SUPPORT LINES
NAMI OC Warmline: 714-991-6412 or Toll Free: 877-910-9276
9 AM-3 AM (Mon-Fri)
10 AM-3 AM (Weekends)
A free and confidential telephone service providing emotional support and resources to Orange County Residents
Saddleback Care Line: 949 609-8211
Call for practical help, emotional support and/or prayer.
OC MENTAL HEALTH LINES
Cal-Optima Behavioral Health Line: 1-855-877-3885
24/7, call for more information on depression and mental health services.
OC Links: 1-855-625-4657; 8 AM-6 PM (Mon-Fri)
This Orange County Health Care Agency line is a navigation tool accessible by phone or online chat for linkage to behavioral health services in Orange County.
If you have private insurance, call the Mental Health Line in the back of your insurance card.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Teen Line: Text "TEEN" to 839863 between 6:00pm-9:00pm PST
Teen-to-teen education and support for those who seek a non-judgmental, listening ear. Phone lines are temporarily closed, but texts and emails are still active. Calls will be redirected to the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Line
Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386.
LGBTQ Teens. 24/7 free, confidential, and immediate help.
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860.
Transgender individuals. Call 24/7 for free and confidential support.
OTHER CRISIS LINES
Disaster:
SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Line: Call 1-800-985-5990 or Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Provides immediate crisis counseling to people affected by natural disasters, including the coronavirus pandemic.
Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence:
The DC Victim Hotline: 1-844-4HELPDC or 1-844-443-5732, or access the online chat >.
Call or chat for immediate needs having to do with domestic violence.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233, or text “LOVEIS” to 22522.
Operational for anyone needing support or affected by abuse.
MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19
GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION
CHILDREN
American Academy of Pediatrics: What parents need to know during CV-19 [available in Spanish] >
CDC Print Resources [multilingual] >
CDC: Helping Children Cope with Emergencies [available in Spanish] >
CDC & AAP: Coping After a Disaster: a picture workbook for children >
CHOC: 7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Coronavirus >
Easing the Anxiety Around COVID-19 [available in 19 languages] >
First 5 OC: Coronavirus and Caring for Your Baby >
Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting from COVID-19 [available in 9 languages] >
KidsHealth: How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus [available in Spanish] >
One in Five Minds: What To Do for Children With Severe Mental Health Conditions >
The Autism Editor: Understanding and Easing Anxiety Around COVID-19 >
Coping with Mental Health Amidst COVID-19
SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health >
One in Five Minds: Connectedness During Social Distancing >
Mental Health First Aid: How to Care for Yourself While Social Distancing >
Employment
Everything is Awful and I’m Not Okay >
OC Worker Rights, Employer Protections, and Mental Wellness [English, Spanish, Vietnamese] >
My Benefits Cal Win: Apply for Benefits or Check Eligibility >
Grief
Older Adults
Self-Care Tips
Forbes: 7 Ways to Indulge Yourself Without Breaking the Budget >
Each Mind Matters: Tips to Self Care [available in Spanish] >
Stress & Anxiety:
SAMHSA: Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks >
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety: A Toolkit >
SAMHSA: Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Social Distancing >
TOOLKITS
PANTRIES AND FOOD ACCESS
LOCAL SOURCES TO FOOD (order by city)
Pantries
Meals on Wheels Orange County - Various Locations >
Coast Hills Church - Aliso Viejo >
Second Harvest Food Bank - Anaheim >
Someone Cares Soup Kitchen - Costa Mesa >
Lutheran Social Services - Garden Grove >
South County Outreach - Irvine >
Request for Support from Saddleback Church - Lake Forest >
Laguna Food Pantry - Laguna Beach >
Mercy Warehouse - Laguna Niguel >
Saddleback Church Food Pantry - Lake Forest >
Kilian’s Food Pantry - Mission Viejo >
Mary’s Kitchen - Orange >Saint >
Grocery Stores and Priority Hours
Albertsons, Vons, & Pavilions: Monday - Friday, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+
Aldi: Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am - 9:30am; Seniors, Expectant mothers, Folks with underlying health conditions
Big Saver Foods: Seven days a week, 7:30am - 8am; Seniors 65+
Cardenas: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities, First Responders
Costco: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am - 9am; Seniors 60+
Eataly: Seven days a week, 8:30am - 9:30am; Seniors 65+
Food 4 Less: MWF, 7am - 7:30am; Seniors 65+
Gelson’s: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+
Mother’s Market & Kitchen: Wednesdays, 7am - 8am; Seniors 60+
Northgate Market: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Pregnant women, Folks with disabilities
Numero Uno Market: Seven days a week, 9am - 10am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities
Ranch Market: Seven days a week, 6am - 7:30am; Seniors 65+, Pregnant Women, Folks with disabilities
Ralph’s: Seven days a week, 7am - 7:30; Seniors 65+
Smart & Final: Seven days a week, 7:30am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities
Stater Bros. Markets: Seven days a week, 7:45am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities
Super A Foods: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities
Superior Grocers: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Folks with disabilities
Target: Wednesdays, 8am - 9am; Seniors 65+, Folks with medical conditions
Vallarta Supermarkets: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Pregnant women, and Folks with disabilities
Walmart: Tuesdays (until 4/28), 6am - 7am; Seniors 60+, Pharmacy & Vision open
Whole Foods: Seven days a week, 7am - 8am; Seniors 60+
99 Cent Store: Tuesday & Thursday, 7am - 8am; Seniors 65+, Pregnant women, Folks with disabilities and/or compromised immune systems
GENERAL RESOURCE
211 OC >
By dialing 2-1-1 or clicking here, you reach a FREE, 24-hour emergency hotline linking you to thousands of local health and human services resources.
COMMUNITY LED RESOURCE DIRECTORIES
COVID-19 Resource Guide compiled by VietRISE >
COVID-19 Resource List compiled by Viet Rainbow Orange County >
DOMESTIC/INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RESOURCES
DC Coalition: COVID-19 Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence >
DC Safe: Ensuring Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence That Immediate Assistance Remains Available During COVID-19 >
RESOURCE CENTERS FOR SENIORS
Age Well Senior Services Relief Program - Orange County >
Lakeview Senior Center - Irvine >
OC Council on Aging - Orange County >
SOCIAL SUPPORT
COVID-19 Resources to Stand Against Racism >
Support Groups Central >