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Shelter
We provide a safe-haven and a place to heal for individuals and families experiencing and fleeing relationship violence. Each survivor and family is given a safe, private space and will have access to voluntary supportive services including: case management, legal advocacy, support groups, counseling, and children’s program.
To reach our shelter, please call our 24-hour hotline at (877) 854-3594
Housing
When a survivor has lost their home due to domestic violence, we are here to help. We provide housing assistance, including Transitional and Rapid Re-housing services. Human Options is an official access point for the Orange County Survivor Coordinated Entry System (SCES).
Eligibility for SCES:
- Single-headed households or unaccompanied women
- Homeless due to domestic violence
- Actively fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence
- No other safe residence available
- Lacking resources to obtain safe, permanent housing
If you are interested in learning more about our housing services, please email [email protected]. If you need emergency shelter services, please call our 24-hour hotline at (877) 854-3594. Learn More.
Legal Advocacy
You have rights as a survivor of relationship violence. Our team of experienced legal advocates can help identify your rights, outline your legal goals, and then help connect you with services and referrals related to housing, family law, immigration, court accompaniment, restraining orders, Safe at Home, victim compensation programs, and more.
For more information about our legal services, please call (949) 737-5242 or complete our Interest Form.
Notice: If you requested services from Human Options in the past please do not complete the form and instead, for Legal Advocacy call (949) 237-2023 or call any of our following lines: the 24-hour hotline at (877) 854-3594; Minnie Street FRC at (714) 972-5775 or Newport Mesa FRC at (949) 764-8100. Thank you.
Counseling
Our counseling services address immediate needs during a crisis and strengthen the whole person during healing. Last year alone, of the 1,000+ clients who received our counseling services, 85% reported increased resiliency and 77% experienced decreased symptoms of anxiety. Services are available in English and Spanish, and telephonic interpretation is available for any other languages.
Should you need immediate assistance and you find yourself in a life-threatening emergency, please do not complete the request form and go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. If you have an immediate mental health need and are experiencing suicidal thoughts and want to speak with someone immediately, please do not complete the request form and contact the Orange County’s Centralized Assessment Team 24 hours a day at (866) 830-6011 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Counseling and/or support groups are available at our Family Resource Centers. See a map and locations below. For more information call (949) 737-5242 or complete our Interest Form.
Notice: If you requested services from Human Options in the past please call any of our following lines: the 24-hour hotline at (877) 854-3594; Minnie Street FRC at (714) 972-5775 or Newport Mesa FRC at (949) 764-8100. Thank you.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Specialized Programs
A World of Experts On Your Side
Ending relationship violence is difficult to accomplish on your own. We’ve compiled the very best of local and national organizations and experts ready to educate, support, and offer hope.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Human Options recognizes that this work cannot be done alone. We are committed to removing the many barriers our victims and survivors face like housing insecurity, legal support, and education, and are proud to partner with agencies who have a shared vision where everyone should live violence-free. We work with our partners to provide safe spaces for support and healing.
State and National Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Childhelp National Abuse Hotline
California Youth Crisis Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline
1-855-812-1001 (videophone) or [email protected]
National Network to End Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)