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Table of Contents

Camps
Child Abuse
Child Care
Counseling
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco
Education/Health Clinics
Emergency Assistance
Employment Placement
Family Planning
Grief Support
Hospitals
Hotlines
Housing/Assistance

Housing/Low Income/Hud
Immigration/Refugee Programs
Law Enforcement
Legal Assistance
Libraries
Literacy/ESL Programs
Parenting Resources/Education
Pregnant & Parenting Teens
Transportation
Youth/Anti-Gang Resources
Youth/High Risk
Youth/Recreation

CAMPS

Oak Canyon Nature Center
6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 998-8380
Office Hours: Daily (Mon- Sun) 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Environmental education programs. Group tours last 1-2 hr. Summer day camp programs for children 4-10 years old. Nine one week half-day sessions.
Fees: Group tours-$1.75-$5 per participant
Camp- $60 per week.

YMCA/Anaheim Family Camps
240 S. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 635-9622
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Two resident camps during the summer months for youths ages 8-18. Day camp all year round.
Fees: Camperships are available.

 

CHILD ABUSE

Canyon Acres Children’s Services
PO Box 68021
Anaheim Hills, CA 92817
(714) 998-3272
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Comprehensive residential treatment and foster family services for severely abused and emotionally disturbed children ages 5-12.
Fees: Fixed AFDC rate.

Children’s Bureau of Southern California
50 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite 241
Anaheim, CA 92805-2908
(714) 517-1900
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
In-home family support and family preservation services including short term counseling, teaching and demonstrating of parenting skills & resource brokering.
Fees: Free of charge.

The Safe Place
Martin Luther Hospital
1830 W. Romneya Drive
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 491-5571
Office Hours: 24 hr. Emergency Room
Hospital-based child abuse prevention and treatment program, providing professional intervention for victims.
Fees: Paid by city.

 

CHILD CARE

Anaheim City School District Head Start
Ben Franklin School
521 W. Water
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8767
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Open 9 months. Ages: 4 yr. Hot lunch provided. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Free to eligible low income children.

Anaheim City School District Head Start
Patrick Henry School Site
1123 W. Romneya
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-9203
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Open 9 months. Ages: 4 yr. Hot breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack available daily. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Free to eligible low income children.

Anaheim City School District Head Start
Paul Revere School Site
131 W. Midway Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8792 or 517-8793
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 4 yr. Capacity: 67 students. Hot breakfast & lunch available daily. State preschool program for 4 yr. old available for 96 students.
Fees: Free to eligible low income and special needs children.

Anaheim City School District Head Start
Thomas Edison Head Start
1526 E. Romneya Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-9275
Hours: Child Care Monday- Thursday
8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., plus 3 Fridays during the year.
Open Sept.- Jun. Ages: 4-5 yr. Capacity: 34 students. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Free to eligible children.

Anaheim City School District Head Start
Horace Mann Head Start
920 N. James St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-8727
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Open: Sept.- Jun. Ages: 4-5 yr. Capacity: 46 students. State preschool program available for 46 students.
Fees: Free to eligible children.

Anaheim City School District
John Marshall School Site
2066 Falmouth Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 517-8783
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Open 9 months. Ages: 4-5 yr. Offers state preschool program with space for 96 students. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Free to eligible children.

Anaheim Presbyterian Children’s Center
310 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 956-9611
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Open year round.
Ages 6 weeks-5yr.
Fees: Varies; infants $142.50-pre-school $ 92.50
Full-time and part-time available.

Cerritos Child Care Center
Orange County Dept. of Education
3731 Cerritos Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 236-9564, 548-4079, or 548-1976
Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. before and after school child care.
Ages: 5-12 yr. Capacity : 42 students
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Hansen Child Care Center
Orange County Dept. of Education
1300 S. Knott Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 548-1976
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Open: 10 months (4 yr. old preschool program).
Ages: 4- 12 yr. Hot Lunch available.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Magnolia Head Start
10802 Rustic Lane
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 761-4967
Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 4-5 yr.
Fees: Free program to eligible children.

Salk Child Care Center
Orange County Dept. of Education
1411 S. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-0867 or 548-1976
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Open: 12 months, 248 days/yr.
Ages: 4-12 yr. Offers State preschool program for 4-5 yr. old.
Capacity: 24 students.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

YMCA/Anaheim Family
2045 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-5437
Hours: Monday- Friday 6:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Ages: 5-12 yr. Capacity: 146 students.
Fees: Varies- $65.25- 115.

YMCA/Children’s Stations
100 S. Atchison St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 774-5437 or 239-2825
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ages: 2 months-6 yrs.
Fees: Call for fees.

 

COUNSELING

Children’s Bureau of Southern California
50 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 241
Anaheim, CA 92805-2908
(714) 517-1900
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
In-home family support and family preservation services such as short term counseling, teaching parenting skills, & resource brokering. School based school services include counseling, parent support groups, children’s groups and homework clubs. Foster Family agency.
Fees: Free of charge to clients.

Community Service Programs, Inc.
Juvenile Diversion Program
425 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-1687 or 765-1688
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 12 Noon - 9:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Provides individual, family, and group counseling to pre-delinquent/ delinquent juveniles (10-17 yrs.) who have come into contact with police, probation, or school personnel. Staff based at Anaheim Police Department.
Fees: Based on ability to pay.

Dayle McIntosh Center for Disabled
150 W. Cerritos Ave., Bldg. 4
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-8285 or 772-8366
Hours: By appointment only
Non-profit center providing professional and peer counseling in matters relating to disability.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Family Enrichment Center
760 Euclid Ave. Suite 108
Anaheim, CA 92801-4123
(714) 758-1884
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Psychotherapy, marital counseling, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, psychological testing, treatment for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Fees: Sliding fee scale based on ability to pay.

Glenoaks Counseling Center
1730 La Palma Ave., Suite H
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 635-8480
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. by appointment.
Marriage, family, child, and individual counseling, parenting classes.
Fees: Sliding fee scale, $25.00 per hour and up.

Journey Counseling Services
10418 Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 588-3506
Office Hours: Pager
Provides individual and group counseling.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

New Life Clinics
Minirth Meier Services
1025 S. Anaheim Blvd.
PO Box 880
Anaheim, CA 92805
(800) 446-6533 or (714) 772-4463 or (800) 639-5433
Referrals for inpatient and outpatient care for adults & adolescents dealing with psychological disorders.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Orange County Health Care/Adults/North
Mental Health Services- Adults
2035 E. Ball Rd., Suite 200
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 517-6300
Office Hours: Monday- Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Walk-ins accepted before 3:00 p.m.
County-sponsored outpatient mental health services for adults, long term therapy.
Fees: Covered by Medi-Cal, IMS, Medicare, insurance. Private pay on sliding scale.

The Rebuilding Therapy Center
5475 E. La Palma Ave., Ste. 204
Anaheim, Ca 92807
(714) 970-8429 or 970-7430
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 P.M. Friday 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Provides individual, group, family & relationship counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.

Trinity College Counseling Center
Trinity College of Graduate Studies
1661 N. Raymond Ave., Suite 130
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 992-9110 or 992-9165
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Supervised MFCC interns provide counseling and psychotherapy to children, teens, adults, couples & families.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

 

DRUG/ALCOHOL/TOBACCO

Alateen
Call for Anaheim meeting locations.
Services for teens who have a family member with a drinking problem.
(800) 344-2666

Anaheim Alano Club
202 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-0900
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 6:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m. Saturday- Sunday 7:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Providing a sober and clean atmosphere for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.

Anaheim Drug Abuse Services
Orange County Healthcare Agency
1125 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 446-8000
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (intake). Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:00p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (treatment).
Individual and group counseling, HIV testing available.
Fees: Sliding fee scale ($0-100).

D.A.R.E./ Anaheim Police Dept.
PO Box 3369
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 765-1896
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Program serves K-12th. Designed to inform children of actions, consequences, and alternatives to drug/alcohol abuse.
Fees: Free.

Hart House
2784 E. Diana
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 666-8050 or 630-1000
Coed for sober living adults (18 yr. and older)
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Hope House
707 N. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-7490 or 776-6090
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Highly structured residential drug treatment facility for men and women (18 yr. and older).
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

National Referral Center
222 W. Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-6112 Fax (714) 991-4869
24 hr referral service for anyone needing help for alcohol, drug or psychiatric problems.

Orange County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
Casa Elena/CA Hispanic Commission
832 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-5580
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Residential 6-bed recovery home for Hispanic women. 90 day program. No one turned away for inability to pay.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Orange County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services
1125 Magnolia Ave., Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 490-5258
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
County operated outpatient adult/adolescent treatment offering group, family, and individual counseling. HIV antibody screen testing.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

Oasis Treatment Center
222 W. Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 991-4673
Provides alcohol and drug dependence, adult male and female, inpatient residential, day treatment, outpatient, family counseling & education.
Fees: Insurance, HMO’s, and sliding fee scale.
Salvation Army/Adult Rehabilitation Center
1300 S. Lewis St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 758-0414 (24 hr.)
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
6 month residential program providing clinical and rehab services.
Fees: Services are free.

Serenity Hall
2230 W. Colchester, #7
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 535-9233
Office Hours: Monday- Sunday 6:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
Offers more than 30 AA meetings every week.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

The Rebuilding Therapy Center
5475 E. La Palma Ave., Ste 204
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 970-8429-or 970-7430
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fridays 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Substance abuse problems are treated on an outpatient basis. Residential and inpatient services can be arranged.

West Coast Detox
222 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 991-4673 Fax (714) 991-4869
Office Hours: 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Offers detox programs for all drug/alcohol addictions.
Fees: Sliding fee scale.

 

EDUCATION– HEALTH CLINICS

Anaheim City School District
1001 S. East., Bldg. A & B
Anaheim, CA 92805-5749
(714) 517-8500
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Anaheim Union High School District
501 Crescent Way
PO Box 3520
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 999- 3511
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

Anaheim Independencia Center
10841 Garza Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-9070 or 826-2732
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Provides counseling on immigration problems, recreation, after school programs, government commodities. Staff speaks Spanish.

Anaheim Interfaith Shelter
PO Box 528
Anaheim, CA 92815
(714) 774-8502
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Transitional shelter for families with dependent children.
Fees: All services are free.

Assistance League/Anaheim
1341 W. La Palma Ave.
PO Box 4089
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 535-1336
Office Hours: Monday 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., Tuesday- Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Provides clothing for needy children.

Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714)765-4500
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Provides info and referrals for families and individuals requiring emergency assistance. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

ESA/Episcopal Svc. Alliance Anaheim
Community Service Center
800 S. Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-7510
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Nonprofit agency offers food bags, rent, mortgage, utility assistance, transportation, emergency housing, etc.
Fees: Free.

Orange County Social Services/Anaheim Region
SSA/Financial Assistance
3320 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 575-2400
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Gov’t agency offers aid to families with dependent children, refugee cash assistance, food stamps, Medi-Cal program. Staff speaks Spanish, Vietnamese and other languages.

Salvation Army/Family Services- Anaheim Area
1515 W. North Street
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 491-1020
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Provides groceries, clothing vouchers, utility assistance, & prescription. Call for appointment first.

Save Our Souls
2131 1/2 S Camino, Unit A
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 750-1850
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Distributes groceries on Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Solid Rock Foursquare Church
101 E. Orangethorpe Ave.
PO Box 4547
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 526-8233
Office Hours: Wednesday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Distributes groceries and clothing on 4th Friday.
Fees: Free.

St. Boniface Service Center
120 N. Janss St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2742
Free lunch Monday- Friday 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. near La Palma Park. Also distributes groceries to families.

St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church
2050 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 284-0405
Office Hours: Wednesday 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Distributes food and groceries (one time per month).

St. Mark’s United Methodist
3700 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-1095
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Provides groceries to needy families.

St. Vincent De Paul Society
St. Anthony Claret Catholic Church
1450 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 563-1652 or 776-0270
Clothing and groceries available for needy families.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship
5340 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 777-4777
Distribution Hours: Tuesday- Friday 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Distributes food bags and some clothing.

EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT

Catholic Charities
Employment Services
2301 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 112 & 250 E. Center St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 635-5230
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Provides employment service job counseling. Staff speaks Vietnamese, Lao.
Fees: Services are free.

Employment Development Dept./Job Services
2420 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite B
PO Box 66010 & 250 E. Center Street
Anaheim, CA 92816-0610
(714) 518-2399
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Provides job services.

ESA/Episcopal Svc. Alliance Anaheim
Community Service Center
800 S. Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-7510
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Unlimited job referrals.
Fees: Services are free.

Experience Unlimited/Anaheim
Employment Development Dept.
50 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 300
Anaheim, CA 92806-4201
(714) 765-4350
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
A self-help resource group for unemployed professionals sponsored by the State of California Employment Development Dept.
Fees: Services are free.

One Stop Career Center
Anaheim Regional Office
50 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 300
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4350
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Agencies located in one place for job search.

R.O.P./North Orange County
2360 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 776-7120 TDD (714) 776-6491
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Offers more than 400 classes in 78 career titles.
Fees: $100 for adults.

Westview Vocational Services
Job Training Programs
1655 S. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 635-2444
Provides various employment placement and training opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities.

YWCA/Youth Employment Services
Downtown Community Center
250 E. Center Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4500
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Places youth (ages 14-24) in jobs year round.
Fees: Services are free.

FAMILY PLANNING

Planned Parenthood/Orange County
303 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 105
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 956-2002
Walk-in teen services clinic. Tueday 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

 

GRIEF SUPPORT

Bereaved Parents/Anaheim
112 W. Wilken Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 750-9237
Non-profit organization that holds support meetings for parents who have lost children or for siblings that have lost a brother or sister.

 

HOSPITALS- HEALTH CENTERS

Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
1111 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92803-3005
(714) 774-1450
224 bed acute care hospital. Offers Medical & Surgical specialities: The Heart Care Center, The Birth Place, O.C. Dialysis Center, Transitional Care Unit, Respiratory Care & Pain Management Center.

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
441 Lakeview Ave.
(714) 279-4000
200 bed hospital that offers a variety of services such as emergency services, alcohol treatment, sexual assault treatment & counseling and surgical.

Martin Luther Hospital
1830 W. Romneya Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 491-5200
Hours: 1:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. on surgical floors. Time differs in other areas.
Non-profit 200 bed hospital provides services such as burn unit, kidney dialysis, and emergency services. Staff speaks French, Spanish, Tagalog and several Asian languages.

UCI Family Health Center/Anaheim
300 W. Romneya Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 774-2782
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Provides primary medical care. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Sliding scale. Accepts Medi-Cal, MSI. insurance.

West Anaheim Medical Center
3033 W. Orange Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 827-3000
219 bed acute care hospital. Offers outpatient diagnostics, general medical/surgical rehabilitation services, obstetrical services, & cardiovascular surgery.

Western Medical Center- Anaheim
1025 S. Anaheim Blvd.
PO Box 880
Anaheim, CA 92805-0880
(714) 533-6220
193 bed acute care hospital specializing in cardiac care, all aspects of psychiatric care, sleep disorders.

 

HOTLINES

Find the Children
(310) 477-6721 or 477-0731
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m- 6:30 p.m.
Assists families and law enforcement to locate missing children.

Graffiti Hotline/Anaheim
(714) 765-5200
24 hr answering machine allows individuals to report graffiti incidents.

Hotline Help Center
PO Box 110
Anaheim, CA 92815
(714) 441-1414 (24 hr hotline)
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Crisis intervention: suicide prevention, substance abuse, marriage, family and child crisis counseling.
Fees: Low or no fee for counseling.

 

HOUSING/ASSISTANCE

Anaheim Housing Authority
201 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4320
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Rental subsidies for very low income families. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

Anaheim Independencia Center
10841 Garza Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-9070 or 826-2732
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Housing improvement program assists local residents in filling out forms to apply for Gov’t loans. Staff speaks Spanish.

Anaheim Interfaith Shelter
PO Box 528
Anaheim, CA 92815
(714) 774-8502
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Transitional shelter for families with children.
Fees: Services are free.

Anaheim Shared Housing
Anaheim Housing Authority
201 S. Anaheim Blvd.,2nd Floor
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4320
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Roommate service. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

Dayle McIntosh Center for Disabled Housing Services
150 W. Cerritos Ave. Bldg. 4
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 722-8285 TDD (714) 772-8366
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Services include assisting people with disabilities in their search for suitable housing and an emergency shelter for homeless persons with disabilities.

ESA/ Episcopal Svc. Alliance Anaheim
Community Service Center
800 S. Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-7510
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Offers rent, mortgage, utility assistance.
Fees: Services are free.

 

HOUSING/LOW INCOME/HUD

Anaheim Memorial Manor
275 E. Center St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 758-3807
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
74 units including 8 units for the disabled.

Village Center Apartments

200 E. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 956-3840
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Section 8.

Vintage I Apartments
200 S. Citron St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-8500
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Section 8.

Westchester Housing
125 S. Westchester Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-2456
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Section 8 for families.

 

IMMIGRATION/REFUGEE PROGRAMS

Anaheim Independencia Center
10841 Garza Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-9070 or 826-2732
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Provides counseling for immigration problems, assistance with translations. Staff speaks Spanish.

Catholic Charities Employment Services
2301 W. Lincoln Ave, Suite 112
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 635-5230
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Non-profit agency provides job placement for refugees. Staff speaks Vietnamese, Lao.
Fees: Services are free.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

1-800-NO-GANGS - (800) 664-2647
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Call this number to report gang activity. Offers referrals for parenting, gang prevention, and gang intervention.

Graffiti Hotline
(714) 834-3400 - 24 hr answering machine allows individuals to report graffiti incidents in anonymity.

Orange County Probation/Adult & Juvenile
North County Office
1147 N. Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 490-5200
Office Hours: Monday 8:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Legal Aid Society of Orange County
250 East Center St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 571-5200 *Please call first
(714) 533-7490
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Under the supervision of attorneys, paralegals provide counseling and referrals over the telephone to eligible clients. Legal Aid is able to help with civil legal problems including, but not limited to, divorces involving child custody or physical danger to a family member, guardianships, evictions, substandard housing, wage garnishment, welfare, unemployment, food stamps, Medi-cal, Medi-Care, SSI, medical collections, and defense against lawsuits.

 

LIBRARIES

Anaheim Public Library
Central Library
500 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-1880
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
On-line reference, videos, books in several languages, extensive Disney collection. Public meeting rooms. Shut-in service for adults; large print books. Programs for children-toddler to teens. Staff speaks Spanish & other languages.

Canyon Hills Branch Library
Anaheim Public Library
400 Scout Trail
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 974-7630
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Programs for children and adults. Chinese and Vietnamese materials. Public meeting rooms.

Euclid Branch Library
Anaheim Public Library
1340 S. Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 533-0160
Hours: Monday- Thursday 12:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m- 6:00 p.m.
Public meeting room. Books in several languages. Staff speaks Spanish. Programs for children and adults.

Haskett Branch Library
Anaheim Public Library
2650 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 90804
(714) 821-0551
Hours: Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Storytimes for children, Homework Help Center, Adult Discussion Group. Books in Spanish; Staff speaks Spanish. Public meeting room.

Sunkist Branch Library
Anaheim Public Library
901 S. Sunkist
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 956-3501
Hours: Monday- Thursday 12:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Public meeting rooms, videos, books in several language.

 

LITERACY/ESL PROGRAMS

Anaheim Public Library
L.I.F.E. Literacy Is For Everyone
Haskett Branch Library
2650 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 229-0435
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-a.m.-6:00-p.m.
Offers one-on-one Adult Basic Literacy tutoring. Tutor Training is provided.

Catholic Charities
Employment Services
2301 W. Lincoln Ave., Suite 112
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 635-5230
V.E.S.L. classes for refugee clients.

Central Orange County Literacy Council
324 Vicki Lane
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 974-5880 or 964-1432
Offers literacy tutoring to speakers and non-speakers of English.

Lutheran Social Services/ESL
Grace Lutheran Church
700 W. South St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 534-6450
English as a second language classes offered.

PARENTING RESOURCES/EDUCATION

Anaheim Union High School District
Justice Project
2450 W. Ball Rd, Room 26-B
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4080
Office Hours: Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Project uses multi-agency approach in dealing with gang related issues and parental education.
Fees: Services are free.

Children’s Bureau of Southern California
50 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 241
Anaheim, CA 92805-2908
(714) 517-1900
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Non-profit in-home family support and family preservation services. Parenting education classes at community sites in English and Spanish.
Fees: Services are free of charge to clients.

Pathways to Responsibility/Olive Crest
1515 W. North St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533- 0308
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
A teen pregnancy prevention program ages (9-18). Offers intervention services for teens. Parenting Workshops in Spanish, English & Vietnamese. Support groups for parents on family issues offered. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Free.

PREGNANT & PARENTING TEENS

Orange County Health Care/Cal-Learn Program
Teen Parent Program
3320 E. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 575-2720
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:0 p.m.
Provides services to encourage teen parents to continue their education.

Planned Parenthood/Orange County
303 W. Lincoln Ave. Suite 105
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 956-2002
Walk-in teen services.
Clinic: Tuesday 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Teen Parent Program/Anaheim
Gilbert High School
1800 W. Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5653
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Prenatal and child care classes for teen parents.

Teen Parent Program/Orange Co. Dept of Education
Teen Parenting Program
805 N. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 991-3061 Fax (714) 991-3064
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Friday by appt only.

Trident Child Development Program
Teen Parent Program/Orange Co. Dept of Education
1800 W. Ball Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 999-5623

 

TRANSPORTATION

Amtrak Passenger Station
Anaheim Stadium Site
2150 E. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 385-1448
Ticket Office Hours: Monday- Sunday 6:45 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.

ESA/Episcopal Svc. Alliance Anaheim
Community Service Center
800 S. Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 776-7510
Office Hours: Monday- Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Offers transportation solutions (bus ticket, gas vouchers) to qualified applicants.
Fees: Services are free.

Greyhound Bus Lines
100 W. Winston Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-1256
Office Hours: Monday- Sunday 6:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Intercity bus transportation and package express shipping and receiving.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
1830 B West Romneya Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 491-5238
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Provides transportation for people with needs.
Fees: No charge. Donations accepted.

John Wayne Airport/Orange County
Airport Terminal
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 252-5006
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Many airlines schedule daily arrivals and departures from this airport.

Orange County Transportation Authority
550 S. Main St.
PO Box 14184
Orange, CA 92863
(714) 636-7433 or (800) 794-7433
Offers service throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.

Super Shuttle
1430 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-6600
Provides service from home, hotel, or office to all airports in the area. Service is available 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week.

The Airport Bus
917 E. Gene Autry Way
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 938-8900
Office Hours: Monday- Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Offers daily scheduled bus service from Anaheim and Buena Park to LAX and John Wayne Airport.

 

YOUTH/ANTI-GANG RESOURCES

Anaheim Independencia Center
Communidad Unida Youth Project
10841 Garza Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 826-9070
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Offers gang prevention activities. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

Anaheim Police/Gang Enforcement
425 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-1411 or 765-1448
This office conducts gang suppression & investigation operations.

Anaheim Union High School District
Justice Project
2450 W. Ball Rd, Room 26-B
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-4080
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Offers programs on gang suppression, intervention & diversion.
Fees: Services are free.

Anti-Gang Line/Anaheim
425 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-4264
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Hotline for reporting gang problems.

D.A.R.E./Anaheim Police Dept.
School Resource Officer Program
PO Box 3369
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 765-1896
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Graffiti Hotline of Orange County
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator
10852 Douglass Rd
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 834-3400
Recording in Spanish and English offers callers the opportunity to report graffiti.

Kids in Action (Project S.A.Y.)
Anaheim Community Services Dept
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Room 433
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-5275 or 765-5246
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Gang prevention program for children ages 5-12 yr.

Smart Program
Anaheim Union High School District
501 Crescent Way
Anaheim, CA 92803-3520
(714) 220-4080 or 999-5654
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Coordinators in each school manage activities designed to reduce student crime.

 

YOUTH/HIGH RISK

Anaheim Drug Abuse Services
Orange County Healthcare Agency
1125 N. Magnolia Ave., Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 446-8000
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (intake) Monday- Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (treatment).
Non-profit outpatient facility providing individual and group counseling. HIV testing also.
Fees: Sliding fee scale ($0-100).

Canyon Acres Children’s Services
PO Box 68021
Anaheim Hills, CA 92817
(714) 998-3272
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Comprehensive residential treatment and foster family services for severely abused and emotionally disturbed children, 5-12 yr.

Disney GOALS
1170 N. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 956-4625
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
GOALS provides a comprehensive youth development program combining education, community service, and hockey for underserved youth ages 6-19.
Fees: No cost

Pathways to Responsibility/Olive Crest
1515 W. North St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 533-0308
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m
A teen pregnancy prevention program ages 9-18. Offers intervention services for teens. Staff speaks Spanish. Call for services and referrals.
Fees: Free

Project S.A.Y. (Save A Youth)
Anaheim Community Services Dept.
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Room 433
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-5246 or 765-5275
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim’s gang & drug prevention and youth development program for at risk youth. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

YWCA/Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.)
250 E. Center St,.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 956-1182
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Community service that places youth ages 14-24 in jobs year round. Staff speaks Spanish.
Fees: Services are free.

 

YOUTH/RECREATION

Anaheim Community Services Dept
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Room 433
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-5191
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Offers programs throughout the year providing recreational activities for children and adults.

Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim
311 East Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 491-3617
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Educational, social, vocational, health, leadership, and athletic programs for boys & girls, 6-18 yr. of age.

*Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim
Paseo Village Apartments
1115 N. Citron
Anaheim,CA 92801
(714) 491-3617 Call for hours.

*Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim
Schweitzer Park
218 S. Belair St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
Office Hours: July-August 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Rest of Year 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Boy Scouts of America-Exploring/Ex-Cel
3590 Harbor Gateway North
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1425
(714) 546-4990 Ext. 109 or 178. Call for Anaheim mtgs.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Scouting serves boys from first grade to 21 yr. old.
Exploring Program: Career and hobbies for youth (14-21 yr.-boys & girls). Ex-Cel Program for ar risk youth.
Fees: Registration-$8 per year.

Crippled Children’s Society
2660 W. Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
714) 821-7448
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Equipment loan of wheelchairs, walkers, etc. after school care program for children with special needs.
Fees: Sliding fee scale, based on program.

Girl Scout Council
620 Adams Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 979-9700 Ext. 321 Call for Anaheim mtgs.
Serves girls ages 5-17 yr. to help develop their fullest potential as women of tomorrow.
Fees: Registration-$7 per year.

Kids in Action (Project S.A.Y.)
Anaheim Community Services Dept
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Room 433
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 765-5275 or 765-5246
Gang prevention program-ages 5-12 yr.

YMCA/Anaheim Family
1209 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-9622
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m.-Recreational and service activities for youth and adult
Fees: Vary. Some scholarships available.