Family and Health Services
Domestic Violence Shelters
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877-854-3594 | humanoptions.org
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Laura’s House
866-498-1511 (24 hrs.) | 949-361-3775
laurashouse.org
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Interval House562-594-4555 | 714-891-8121
intervalhouse.org
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Women’s Transitional Living Center
714-992-1931 (24 hrs.) | wtlc.org
Family and Health Services
Marriage Preparation
To begin the process of preparation for Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church, please contact your local parish 6 months to one year prior to your planned date. Part of your preparation will be to meet with your parish priest, and attend one of several options for Marriage Preparation programs offered throughout the Diocese.
All programs focus on issues pertinent to a couple preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. They emphasize self- awareness as well as techniques to improve communication. Natural Family planning is strongly recommended as part of a good Marriage Preparation.
Engaged couples may select any of the programs listed below based on preference of content, location, cost or schedule. Prior approval of the priest or deacon responsible for their marriage is required.
The options a couple may choose from include:
- A Godly Plan For Love & Holy Matrimony
- A Marriage In The Lord
- Engaged Encounter
- Picture Of Love
- To Trust Again
- Convalidations
- Witness to Love
For more information, visit: dioceseofocstg.wpengine.com/ marriage-preparation
Preparación Matrimonial
La diócesis ofrece varios programas para las parejas comprometidas. La Iglesia espera con mucha ilusión la celebración de su matrimonio. Antes de hacer planes sobre la fecha, es importante ponerse en contacto con el sacerdote de su parroquia por lo menos 6 meses antes para poder confirmar la disponibilidad de la iglesia, del sacerdote y de cumplir con los requisitos de la Preparación Matrimonial. Las opciones de las cuales una pareja puede elegir incluyen:
El Amor Nuestro de Cada Día Convalidación
Para más información, visite: dioceseofocstg.wpengine.com/marriage-preparation
Marriage Preparation-vietnamese
Preparation classes are conducted in Vietnamese at the Vietnamese Catholic Center in Santa Ana. There are nine sessions which include a test and evaluation of a couple’s readiness for marriage. Sessions are held in January, March, May, July, September and November.
For further information:- 714-554-4211
Chương Trình Dự Bị Hôn Nhân Tiếng Việt
Lớp Dự Bị Hôn Nhân tiếng Việt được tổ chức tại Trung Tâm Công Giáo Việt Nam ở Santa Ana. Chương trình này gồm có 9 buổi học với phần trắc nghiệm (thi) và giám định xem các đôi bạn đã sẵn sàng để lập gia đình với nhau chưa. Các buổi học được tổ chức vào tháng 1, tháng 3, tháng 5, tháng 7, tháng 9, và tháng 11. Xin gọi để biết thêm chi tiết: 714-554-4211
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Visit our website for class schedule, contact information and more detailed information at dioceseofocstg.wpengine.com/pastoral-care on the following methods:
- Billings Method of Natural Family Planning
- Learn Natural Family Planning Online
- Couple to Couple League
- Creighton Model Feriltycare System
- Symptopro Fertility Education
Marriage Enrichment
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life together. Couples from all over the world have experienced the beauty and the gift of the weekend. The emphasis of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life, to concentrate on each other. They want to share that experience with you, because they found something worth passing on. To register for a weekend retreat, visit their website at www.ocwwme.org
Encuentro Matrimonial En Espanol
El fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial es una experiencia positiva y personal para parejas, sacerdotes y religiosos/as. Es una buena oportunidad para examinar profundamente su relación entre ambos, con Dios y con la Iglesia. Este Encuentro está diseñado para extender y revitalizar la alegría de vivir el Plan de Dios en una relación sacramental. Para más información, llame a Angel & Martha Mendoza al 714-925-2316, angelmartham@sbcglobal.net
Retrouvaille (Rediscovery)
The word Retrouvaille™ (pronounced re-trovi with a long i.) is a French word meaning rediscovery. The program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples headed for cold, unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. Couples will have the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine their lives in a new and positive way. Retrouvaille provides marriage help. For more information or questions about the next dates in Orange County, visit their website at www.retrouvaille.org.
Retrouvaille En Español
La palabra Retrouvaille™ (que se pronuncia re-tro-vi con una i larga) es una palabra francesa que significa redescubrimiento. El programa ofrece las herramientas necesarias para descubrir una relación de pareja amorosa. Miles de parejas se dirigió a frío, falta de amor o las relaciones de divorcio han logrado superar sus problemas matrimoniales por participar en el programa. Proporciona las herramientas para ayudar a poner fin a su matrimonio de nuevo. El énfasis principal del programa es la comunicación en el matrimonio entre marido y mujer. Le dará la oportunidad de redescubrir uno al otro y examinar sus vidas juntos de una manera nueva y positiva. Para más información o preguntas acerca de las próximas fechas en el Condado de Orange, visite su página web en www.retrouvaille.org.
Pregnancy Clinics
Horizon Pregnancy Clinic
15061 Springdale Street, Suite 109, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714-897-7500, www.horizonpc.org
La Habra Life Center
860 E. La Habra Blvd. #150, La Habra, CA 90631
562-691-9395, 888-504-0188, www.lifecentersoforangecounty.com
Obria Medical Clinics
Toll Free Line:- 800-771-5089, www.obriamedical.org
Multiple locations available in Orange County. Call the automated line and select the clinic in the city you prefer. *Free STD testing available
Life Center
1106 E. 17th St., Suite C, Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-835-5433, www.lifecenterofsantaana.com
Shelters
Casa Teresa & Hannah’s House
Accepts pregnant moms 18 years and over, parenting education and placing for adoption.
Orange, CA. 714-538-4860, www.casateresa.org
Mary’s Path
Accepts pregnant and parenting girls under 18.
Santa Ana, CA. 714-730-0930, www.maryspath.org
Precious Life Shelter
Accepts pregnant moms 18+ years, parenting and placing for adoption
Los Alamitos, CA. 562-431-5025, www.preciouslifeshelter.org
OptionLine
A bilingual contact center that connects women with local pregnancy centers.
Helplines
Text “Helpline” to 313131, www.optionline.org
Options United
A centralized pregnancy helpline and referral website
877-398-7734, www.optionsunited.com
Vietnamese Pregnancy Hotline
24-hours hotlines with trained client advocates who offer free client advocacy, self-administered pregnancy testing, infant supplies and medical referrals to Vietnamese pregnant women in crisis.
PO Box 26392, Santa Ana, CA. 92799
Homelessness & Temporary Housing
TEMPORARY HOUSING
Grandma’s House of Hope
1505 E. 17th Street, Ste. 116. Santa Ana, CA 92705
714.558.8600, www.grandmashouseofhope.org
Illumination Foundation
949.544.0372, www.ifhomeless.org
Orange County Rescue Mission
714.247.4300, www.rescuemission.org
Mercy House
714.836.7188, www.mercyhouse.net
St. Vincent de Paul Society OC
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By dialing 2-1-1, you reach a free 24-hour information and referral helpline linking you to thousands of local health and human service programs in Orange County, CA
Hope & Healing After Abortion
Without a doubt, abortion is one of the most traumatic experiences a person can have. Both before and after abortion, feelings of fear, anxiety, guilt, panic and pressure are common – not only for the one who undergoes the abortion, but also for the father of the unborn child, the grandparents, close friends, even medical personnel.
For Catholics, the pain of abortion is intensified by a sense of alienation from God and Church. If you are in this position, we want you to know that your Church understands and cares. We are a loving and forgiving Church, reaching out to you in compassion and concern
Above all, we want to help you through the healing process and so we invite you to participate in this ministry, a post-abortion reconciliation program. Many priests and counselors have received training to minister to you and enable you to receive the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
1.800.722.4356 – ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL
Courage / Encourage
Courage is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church to assist those with same-sex attractions. Endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family, Courage seeks to help persons with same-sex attractions develop an interior life of chastity and move beyond the confines of the homosexual identity to a more complete identity in Christ
Weekly Courage meetings provide members a place to share their concerns and struggles, to support one another and find support for themselves. Strict confidentiality is maintained.
Five Goals for Courage
Members strive to live according to the Five Goals of Courage, which are read at the start of each meeting:
- Live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality (Chastity)
- Dedicate one’s life to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading,prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist (Prayer and Dedication)
- Foster a spirit of fellowship in which all may share thoughts and experiences, and so ensure that no one will have to face the problems of homosexuality alone (Fellowship)
- Be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in a chaste Christian life and in doing so provide encouragement to one another in forming and sustaining them (Support)
- Live lives that may serve as good examples to others (Good Example)
Rev. Enrique J. Sera, Spiritual Director, CourageCA.OC@gmail.com
Encourage:
EnCourage is an apostolate which provides pastoral care for families and friends of people who experience samesex attractions and/or gender dysphoria. In many cases, their loved ones have adopted the LGBTQ label, and may have moved away from actively practicing their faith.
Contact: encourageorangecounty@gmail.com
Bereavement & Grief Support
Throughout the Diocese of Orange, one can find bereavement and grief support ministries. Please contact your parish office for more information.
For a complete listing of support groups in parishes and throughout Orange County, visit: dioceseofocstg.wpengine.com/bereavement-grief-support
Beginning Experience
A weekend retreat designed for those have experienced the loss of a loved one through separation, divorce or death. This weekend is designed to be a time of closure on the past and renewed hope for the future
For more information contact:
Kim Dodson:- 714-336-3221
Melissa Orosco (Spanish):- 949-858-3062
Sandy Possehl:- 909-803-8613
Mental Health Resources
Crisis Resources
Centralized Assessment Team
a program of the Orange County Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health Services. CAT provides emergency psychiatric evaluation services to the community. If an individual is assessed with a serious mental health condition, the CAT can facilitate a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation (5150) at a nearby hospital.
866-830-6011, 714-517-6353 (available 24/7)
Child Help USA
Crisis line helps both child and adultsurvivors of abuse including sexual abuse and provides treatment referrals
1-800-4ACHILD, 1-800-422-4453
Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Hotline
(24 hours per day – 365 Days/year)
Emergency:- 911
National Suicide Prevention Hot Line
(24 Hrs/day – 365 Days/year)
1-800-273-TALK
NAMI OC Warm Line
New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline
offers live counseling at:- www.newhopenow.org
714-NEW Hope, 714-639-4673
Orange County Crisis Triage
Emergency Only
Veteran’s Crisis Line
SERVICES
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services
(8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., M-F)
County Behavioral Health Information and Referral
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m
NAMI – Orange County
Provides emotional support, education, and resources for families and those affected by mental health conditions.
OCLinks
Information and referral service to help avigate the Behavioral Health Services System within the Health Care Agency in Orange County.
1-855-OC-Links (625-4657)
Orange County 211
(Dial 211–toll free)–Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Legal Assistance, Housing & more.
Orange County Psychiatric Society
Local chapter of the American Psychiatric Association. Represents psychiatrists and includes reference resources.
949-250-3157Orange County Mental Health Clinic
Provides mental health care on a walk in basis. Call for appointments, times and directions,
www.ochealthcare.org
Government Programs
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CalFresh Healthy Living
Nutrition Education Program
cfhl@ccoc.org • 714-347-3646
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CalFresh Food Stamps
Application and Renewal Assistance
calfreshfood@ccoc.org • 714-347-9623 • ccoc.org
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Citizenship & Deferred Action
Accredited by the Department of Justice
1800 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
To schedule an appointment call 714-347-9610 or
email ccocimmigration@ccoc.org • ccoc.org
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California: Women, Infants & Children(WIC)
If you are pregnant or have a child under 5, WIC can help provide nutritious foods and more resources to keep your growing family healthy.
You may be eligible for WIC if you:
- Are pregnant
- Are breastfeeding a baby under the age of one
- Had a baby within the last six months
- Have a child under the age of five
- Experienced a pregnancy loss
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP)
Provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWorks)
CalWORKs is a public assistanceprogram that providescash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.
Local Help
Pregnancy Clinics & Centers
Shelters & Food Distribution
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul can provide food, clothing, furniture, appliances, transportation, rental assistance, and other financial assistance through their Conferences of Charity (local volunteer groups) located in Catholic parishes. If you need assistance, contact the Conference of Charity in parish nearest you by clicking link for Parish Services at svdpoc.org.
(714) 542- 0448 | requestinfo@svdpoc.org
More Resources
Maternal & Perinatal Health
Every Woman OC is a resource for anyone in Orange County who is thinking of becoming pregnant, is pregnant, or has a new baby.
everywomanoc.org
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Bright Steps (CalOptima’s Maternity Health Program):
provided at no cost to CalOptima members.
To learn more call CalOptima’s Health
Management department at 1-714-246-8895. caloptima.org/BrightSteps
Pregnancy Loss Websites
miscarriagehurts.com
abortionchangesyou.com/
lifeperspectives.com
Support for Prenatal Diagnosis
Be Not Afraid: benotafraid.net
Support Organization for Trisomy (SOFT): trisomy.org
Suicide Prevention Hotlines & Counseling Support
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
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Teen Line (Teens helping teens, 6-10 pm)
310-855-4673
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New Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline
24/7 Counseling & Suicide Prevention
714-NEW-HOPE (714-639-4673)
