HOUSING
Emergency and Transitional Shelters
For a resource guide
Info Link Orange County
or call 2-1-1
Emergency and Transitional Shelters
For a resource guide
Info Link Orange County
or call 2-1-1
BOARD AND CARE HOUSING
Board and care homes are licensed by the state to provide room and
boards, 24- supervision of residents and dispensation of medications.
For placement information or call the Residential care office at (714)
796-0200.
INDEPENDENT LIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Independent living opportunities are provided through a cooperative
effort among the private sector, the Orange County Mental Health
Association, the Orange County Department of Mental Health. Placement
consideration is determined by County of Orange Behavioral Health Care.
Please contact the respective County liaison/care coordinator.
H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
4381 Birch Street, Ste. 213, Newport Beach
(949) 851-2766
Mental Health Association Housing Program
822 Town & Country Road, Orange
(714) 668-1530
Shelter Plus Care
A project of the county Health Care Agency.
Referred by case manager.
714-796-0200
View Shelter / Housing list at HomeAid website
(Housing and Shelter construction donations and volunteer opportunities)
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
4381 Birch Street, Ste. 213, Newport Beach
(949) 851-2766
Mental Health Association Housing Program
822 Town & Country Road, Orange
(714) 668-1530
Shelter Plus Care
A project of the county Health Care Agency.
Referred by case manager.
714-796-0200
View Shelter / Housing list at HomeAid website
(Housing and Shelter construction donations and volunteer opportunities)
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INDEPENDENT LIVING OPPORTUNITIES ~ Listings by Private Parties ~ (Not associated with NAMI OC) ~ THIS IS NOT A NAMI-OC PROGRAM ~ |
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
| Costa Mesa Village 2450 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa 949-642-8226 |
Park Place Village 1662 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa 949-646-7804 |
| Irvine Inn 2810 Warner Irvine 949-551-7999 |
Shelter for the Homeless 15161 Jackson St. Midway City 714-897-3221 |
HOUSING AUTHORITY & RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The Section 8 “Certificate” and “Housing Voucher” programs provide
rental assistance for low-income persons in need of decent, safe and
sanitary housing. You may qualify for rental assistance if you are 62
years or older, handicapped, disabled (for at least one year), or have
limited income. If you believe you qualify, call and information will be
taken concerning your household. Your name will be added to a
pre-application waiting list. Interested persons must submit an
application to one or all of the Housing Authorities. Those unable to
apply personally may name another individual to apply on their behalf.
OCHA gives preference to applicants residing or working in all cities in
Orange County except in Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana, but
applications should be filed in all offices, as the certificates can be
used anywhere in the State of California. Residents of Anaheim, Garden
Grove and Santa Ana should apply in their respective Housing Authority
office.
| Housing Authority (OCHA) 1770 North Broadway Santa Ana (714) 480-2700 |
Anaheim Housing Authority priority given to Anaheim residents 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Suite 202 Anaheim (714) 765-4320 x4372 |
| Garden Grove Housing Authority priority given to Garden Grove residents 11277 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 101C Garden Grove (714) 741-5150 |
Santa Ana Housing Authority 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana (714) 667-2200 |
Renter’s Assistance (800) 868-4171
- A program of the State Franchise Board. If you pay more than $50 per
month for rent and receive less than $37,119 per year total household
income, you are eligible.
Note: Often, mentally ill loved ones are most comfortable in the family home. Many have found it helpful to establish a “contract of understanding” among family members.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN SEARCHING FOR HOUSING
When considering a living situation, there should be a written
admission or rental agreement. Go over the entire agreement and
understand what it provides. The time to ask questions is before moving
into the room. Some important questions are:
- How much is the rent and when is it due?
- Are there any late charges if the rent isn’t on time?
- Will the operator make allowances for the late SSDI or SSI checks?
- How much notice is required before a tenant moves out?
- What is the policy for refunds when a tenant moves out?
- What are the house rules regarding visitors, smoking & phones?
- What are the reasons that a resident can be evicted?
- What supplies, if any, are provided?
- How many meals are provided?
- Are there kitchen privileges?
- Are linens provided?
- Is there a laundry area?
- What amount of storage space is available?
There are several ways to find a good boarding house. Ask others who
are familiar with boarding houses. If possible, speak to the manager,
residents and the family of current residents of the house in which you
are interested. Care Coordinators are also a good resource. Boarding
houses only need a city permit to operate, so a background check is
important. You will have the same legal protection as any other renter.
The Legal Aid Society of Orange County may be able to help low-income
residents.
Note: Often, mentally ill loved ones are most comfortable in the family home. Many have found it helpful to establish a “contract of understanding” among family members.
