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If unsheltered now, ask Garden Grove outreach, GGPD SRT, PATH, or VOALA about referral to Central Cities Navigation Center; it does not take walk-ins.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enLocal Government ProgramCentral Cities Navigation Center (City of Garden Grove)Garden Grove Rapid RehousingNonprofit

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Programs to contact

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Central Cities Navigation Center (City of Garden Grove)

Local Government Program

24/7 DV shelter with on-site mental health counseling, addiction recovery support, and case management for Garden Grove residents; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-714-741-5000
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Garden Grove Rapid Rehousing

Local Government Program

Rapid rehousing program offering rental vouchers and move-in assistance for Garden Grove families experiencing homelessness; Apply online.

Open provider page +1-714-741-5000
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Mental Health Association of Orange County Services

Nonprofit

MHAOC connects residents to housing navigation, clinics, immunizations, WIC, and youth services with counseling referrals; See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page +1-567-279-7004
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Southland Integrated Services

Nonprofit

Integrated mental health and addiction services offering counseling, case management, and housing referrals for Orange County residents; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-714-620-7000
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CalOptima Health Street Medicine Support Center

Local Government Program

Street medicine support center linking unsheltered individuals to medical care, SNAP/benefits enrollment, mental health counseling, and housing resources; Se...

Open provider page +1-714-246-8837
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Friendship Shelter

Nonprofit

Emergency shelter with DV support, benefits enrollment assistance, and child care/Head Start referrals for families in Garden Grove; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-254-535-2419
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Laura's House Get Help

Nonprofit

Confidential domestic violence shelter, free legal advocacy, and trauma-informed counseling with safe housing options; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-949-361-3775

Recommended next steps

  • If unsheltered now, ask Garden Grove outreach, GGPD SRT, PATH, or VOALA about referral to Central Cities Navigation Center; it does not take walk-ins.
  • For rent help or housing search, contact Garden Grove Rapid Rehousing and ask about case management, mediation, legal services, and placement support.
  • Call OCAPICA for culturally responsive benefits, health navigation, transportation help, housing assistance, and multilingual case management.
  • For short-term free mental-health support, ask OCAPICA Project MPOWER about counseling, psychiatry consultation, peer support, and case management.
  • If serious mental illness is affecting housing stability, ask Orange County HCA or Telecare Home First about referral eligibility.
  • For peer support and recovery groups in Garden Grove, contact MHAOC and ask for the Garden Grove Wellness/Recovery Center schedule.
  • For low-cost primary care and social services near Garden Grove, contact Southland Integrated Services and ask about eligibility, insurance, and appointments.
  • If enrolled in CalOptima/Medi-Cal and living outside, ask CalOptima about street medicine, Enhanced Care Management, housing navigation, and transportation bene
  • If shelter beds are unavailable locally, call Friendship Shelter to ask about Orange County shelter referrals, bridge housing, benefits help, and transportation
  • If domestic violence or safety is part of the housing crisis, contact Laura's House and ask about emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, and safety plan

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability