Everybody has value at OC Cares. For justice-involved individuals, we know the path isn't always easy. The content in this web page is a starting point to connect you with the resources and support providers to help you continue your path forward.
First Steps
As a justice-involved person, you may have taken some time to think about your basic life needs and even goals and aspirations for life after your release. Where should you begin? We've worked with community partners to develop these first steps to help you in your reentry process.
The OC Navigator Basic Needs web page will help you find resources in Orange County.
BenefitsCal benefitscal.com
Get food assistance, cash aid and affordable health insurance.
OC Social Services Agency ssa.ocgov.com
Having a safe place to stay is part of feeling healthy. The OC Navigator Housing web page has resources to help you find and pay for housing.
Workforce Solutions Centers (formerly One-Stop Centers) in Orange County provide support with job search assistance, resume and cover letter writing and interviewing skills.
Browse the resources on the OC Navigator medical web page to find the right health resources for you and your family.
OC Health Care Agency ochealthinfo.com
OC Navigator is part of the Orange County Behavioral Health System Transformation Innovation Project. The project seeks to help people find and connect with the supportive resources they need in different areas of their life including health, wellbeing and other supportive services.
Visit the ocnavigator.org website.
OC Links Behavioral Health Line is available 24/7. Trained Navigators provide information and can help you connect to any of the Orange County Health Care Agency's Behavioral Health Services. This includes child and adult mental health services, alcohol and drug programs, crisis services, and prevention/early intervention programs.
Call OC Links at 855-OC-LINKS (855-625-4657) or begin a chat now..
The Orange County Veterans Service Office will actively pursue the rights of veterans and dependents of the United States Armed Forces to receive Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. We will work collaboratively with nationally chartered veterans organizations, the Department of Veterans Affairs and others to assure that veterans and their dependents receive the entitlements they have earned for their military service.
Visit the Veterans Service Office online at veterans.ocgov.com.
