/ HUMAN OPTIONS IS HERE FOR YOU

YOU HAVE OPTIONS TOREBUILD YOUR LIFE

You do not have to figure this out alone. Whether you need immediate safety or help planning what comes next, Human Options is here to help you take the first step.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Support looks different for everyone. Our services are designed to meet you where you are, with care that adapts to your needs.

SHELTER

A safe place to go, when you need it most, and support to move forward. We offer emergency shelter and housing options that help individuals and families leave dangerous situations, stabilize, and move toward long‑term safety and healing.

To speak with an advocate, please call our
24-hour hotline at (877) 854-3594

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Support for what you are carrying, now and moving forward. A space to be seen, heard, and supported. Our counseling services help you process your experiences and move forward with care, stability, and healing.

Counseling and/or support groups are available at our Family Resource Centers. See a map and locations below. For more information call (949) 919-1186 or complete our interest form by scanning the QR Code below.

Please do not fill out the QR code form above in an emergency. If you need immediate assistance and you find yourself in a life-threatening emergency, please 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 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 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

Legal Advocacy

Know your rights. Understand your options.

Our legal advocates can help you navigate restraining orders, family law, housing protections, and other legal pathways, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

For more information about our legal services, please call (949) 237-2023 or complete our Interest Form.

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), offered in English and Spanish, a court-approved curriculum focused on relationship violence education.

For more information please email [email protected] or call (949) 919-1186 or complete our Interest Form.

Click here to access our PEP flyer for upcoming groups!

ENHANCED CARE MANAGEMENT

Enhanced Care Management provides comprehensive, community-based care coordination for individuals and families with complex health and social needs. ECM supports clients through intensive case management, connection to medical and behavioral health services, housing navigation, and ongoing care planning to promote stability and overall well-being.

Eligibility: All ages. Must be enrolled in CalOptima in Orange County, or willing to transfer.

COMMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

Support that reflects your experience. We offer programs designed to meet the needs of different communities.

WALK-IN  CENTERS

Our Walk-In Centers provide safe, welcoming spaces where survivors and community members can access support, resources, and guidance. Services include legal advocacy, safety planning, referrals, and connection to counseling and other programs. 

Visit or call your local walk-in center.

SAFE OPTIONS  FOR SENIORS

We offer specialized support to anyone 50 years and older or dependent adults, who have experienced family or relationship violence.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Safe Options for Seniors Program Supervisor, [email protected]

MILITARY  FAMILIES

We provide tailored support for military-connected individuals and families impacted by relationship violence. Through responsive and trusted partnerships, we help navigate safety, resources and pathways to healing.

For more information, please call (949) 737-5242.

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HUMAN OPTIONS WALK-IN CENTER  LOCATIONS

Our Family Resource Centers provide access to counseling, advocacy, and community-based services in safe, welcoming environments across Orange County.

PREVENTION PROGRAMS

Support that prevents violence before it starts. Our specialized prevention programs equip individuals, organizations, communities, and networks with the knowledge and tools to build safer, healthier relationships.

40-HOUR DV ADVOCATE TRAINING

Offered biannually in the Spring and Fall, this comprehensive training prepares individuals seeking employment or volunteer experience with a relationship violence organization in California.

All hotline volunteers are required by the State of California to complete this training. Upon completion, participants receive certification in accordance with California Evidence Code Section 1037.1.

PRESENTATIONS & TRAINING

We offer engaging presentations on a wide range of topics related to relationship violence, from prevention and healthy relationships to the impact on children, families, and communities. Each training is tailored to meet the needs of your group or organization.

Request a presentation and bring this conversation to your community.

TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

We empower teens and young adults with tools to build healthy relationships and recognize abuse. Programs can be delivered in schools, on college campuses and more.

Offerings include: Love Shouldn’t Hurt workshops, Safe Dates curriculum, Teen Ambassador leadership opportunities, and IGNITE, our support program for teens experiencing abuse.

FIRST RESPONDERS

We partner with professionals across sectors to strengthen community response and support survivors with care and confidence. Trainings are available for law enforcement, healthcare providers, salon professionals, HR teams, and more.

Learn how to recognize signs of abuse, respond effectively, and connect individuals to resources.

Email us to request a training or learn more.