Community Resources

Help is available —
regardless of insurance or income

LEAD Recovery Center is committed to connecting everyone who needs help with care. Below is a comprehensive list of Orange County resources including Drug Medi-Cal, shelters, social services, and free or low-cost treatment options.

Community Resources

Help is available — regardless of insurance or income

LEAD Recovery Center is committed to connecting everyone who needs help with care — whether or not you are able to afford private treatment. Below is a comprehensive list of Orange County resources including Drug Medi-Cal, shelters, social services, and free or low-cost treatment options.

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Drug Medi-Cal & Public Treatment

State-funded substance use treatment for Medi-Cal eligible individuals in Orange County.

OC Health Care Agency — Behavioral Health Orange County's primary Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system (DMC-ODS). Covers detox, residential, outpatient, and MAT. 📞 (800) 723-8641
ochealthinfo.com/bhs OC Behavioral Health Services — find a DMC-ODS provider near you.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator National database of free, low-cost, and sliding-scale treatment facilities. 📞 (800) 662-4357 (HELP)
CalHOPE — CA COVID Crisis Counseling Free emotional support and mental health resources for Californians. 📞 (833) 317-4673

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Crisis Lines & Mental Health

Immediate support for mental health crises, suicidal ideation, and acute substance use emergencies.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 — free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support for mental health and substance use emergencies. 📞 988
OC Crisis Assessment Team (CAT) Mobile crisis response for Orange County residents experiencing psychiatric emergencies. 📞 (866) 830-6011
NAMI OC (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness. 📞 (714) 544-8255
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 — free 24/7 crisis support via text message. 💬 Text HOME to 741741

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Shelters & Emergency Housing

Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and sober living resources in Orange County.

Salvation Army — Santa Ana Emergency shelter, meals, and social services. Accepts walk-ins based on availability. 📞 (714) 836-4888
Illumination Foundation Medical respite care, interim housing, and wraparound services for OC's most vulnerable. 📞 (949) 734-4302
Be Well OC OC's integrated system for mental health, substance use, and housing — walk-in and appointment services. 📞 (714) 220-5600
211 OC (Housing & Social Services) Call 211 for a referral to shelters, food, utilities, and social services throughout Orange County. 📞 211

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Social Services & Benefits

Government assistance programs, food, legal aid, and financial support for OC residents.

OC Social Services Agency (SSA) Apply for Medi-Cal, CalFresh (food stamps), CalWORKs, and other county benefits. 📞 (800) 281-9799
Community Action Partnership of OC Emergency food, utility assistance, housing support, and workforce development. 📞 (714) 839-6199
Legal Aid Society of OC Free civil legal services for low-income OC residents — including housing, family law, and benefits. 📞 (714) 571-5200
OC Food Bank Emergency food distribution and pantry locations throughout Orange County. 📞 (714) 247-2580

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Free Recovery Support

12-step programs, peer support, and free recovery meetings throughout Orange County.

Alcoholics Anonymous — OC Intergroup Find AA meetings throughout Orange County — in-person and online, 7 days a week. 📞 (714) 556-4555
Narcotics Anonymous — OC Area Free NA meetings for individuals recovering from drug addiction — multiple locations daily. 📞 (800) 863-2962
SMART Recovery Science-based, non-12-step recovery support groups. Free meetings in-person and online. smartrecovery.org
Al-Anon / Nar-Anon — OC Free support groups for families and loved ones of people struggling with addiction. 📞 (888) 425-2666

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Family, Youth & Veterans

Specialized resources for families, young adults, and veterans in Orange County.

Children & Family Services — OC County services for families involved with child welfare, CPS, and family reunification programs. 📞 (714) 940-1000
Families Together of OC Youth behavioral health and family support services — sliding scale fees available. 📞 (714) 543-2744
VA Long Beach — Substance Use Services Free substance use treatment and mental health services for eligible veterans. 📞 (562) 826-8000
Veterans Crisis Line Free, confidential crisis support for veterans and their families — 24/7. 📞 988, then Press 1

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A note from LEAD Recovery Center

We believe everyone deserves access to quality care. If you or someone you love needs help but cannot afford private treatment, please use these resources — and feel free to call us at 800-380-0012 for guidance on navigating the system. We're happy to help connect you with the right resources even if LEAD isn't the right fit financially. You are not alone.

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