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If you or your neighbors are facing medical, financial, food-related, or any other kind of challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak, here’s your one-stop shop of resources available to residents of Santa Ana and throughout Orange County. We will update this list on a weekly basis to keep you up to date on all available resources.
COVID-19 Community Resources
CGSA Neighbor Relief Program - Neighbor Relief — Cross of Grace Santa Ana
An emergency relief effort of Cross of Grace Santa Ana, first, for the sake of members of our church and secondarily, for the sake of neighbors who have a connection to our church. Funds have been made available to assist those whose regular income has been affected by the coronavirus to the extent that provision of food and payment of essential utilities has become an acute hardship.
Santa Ana Resources
Santa Ana 65+ Residents COVID Vaccine Access - Call Latino Health Access at 714-805-7838 to schedule a vaccination appointment today
Santa Ana CARES - 714-667-2273 - COVID-19 Resources - A one-stop shop for a wide range of community resources for Santa Ana residents
Santa Ana Residents Rental Assistance - https://santaana.211oc.org/ - Enter your information to determine eligibility.
COVID-19 testing at Santa Ana College - https://sna.epiconnector.com/covid or call 800-446-8888
Eviction prevention for low-income residents - https://www.santa-ana.org/SAVES or call 211
Rental assistance and business resources - https://www.santa-ana.org/covid19
Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response - Up to date information on “where” we’re at in state re-opening process at the county level. Type in “Orange” in the “County” textbox to check on the status of activities in the county.
Medical Assistance
COVID-19 Vaccination Resources - COVID-19 Vaccine Resources | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) The latest news on vaccine distribution and availability.
Othena Testing & Vaccination App -https://othena.com/individuals.php Use the Othena App to locate and schedule vaccination appointments as they become available for your tier-group.
COVID-19 Testing and Screening - FDA Approved testing in OC COVID-19 Testing, 2020 - By appointment only. No out of pocket cost but your insurance may be billed later.
Santa Ana COVID-19 Testing - AltaMed-Santa Ana Bristol - 888-499-9303 for appointment. 2720 S. Bristol St. #104, Santa Ana; Mon - Sat, 9am - 3pm
Additional Testing in Buena Park, Orange, & San Juan Capistrano - 888-634-1123 COVID-19 Test Registration
COVID-19 Hotline - 714-834-2000
General questions regarding COVID-19
The Orange County Health Care Agency has established a Health Referral Hotline to call if you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms or have questions about the virus.
Financial Assistance
Emergency Rental Assistance Program for OC Renters - https://era.211oc.org/ - Enter your information to determine eligibility. Excludes residents of Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Irvine.
Protections for Renters - The CARES Acts (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) provides certain protections from eviction and late fees due to nonpayment of rent for most tenants in federally subsidized or federally backed housing.
Protections for renters
Financial Assistance
Latest News for COVID-19 response; Programs for those in need
For those who have experienced job-layoffs or a reduction in hours/pay:
Additional State-sponsored assistance:
OC Social Services Agency - How to Apply - To apply for various aid/relief programs such as CalFresh (food stamps), CalWorks (homeless, diversion, and immediate need assistance), and General Relief (temporary cash assistance to adults without children).
Job Opportunities - for those in need of employment due to lay-offs or temporary furlough
Childcare Assistance
Mental Health Assistance
Senior Resources
Community Resources
Food/Grocery Assistance
The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices.
Additional Resources by City:
Select the service from: Food, Food Pantries, or Grab & Go Meals at https://www.211oc.org/ and on the page that loads, search by city in the section that reads, “Search for resources in or near a location”
General Services - https://www.211oc.org/
Dial 2-1-1 to be linked to any of the following services:
Women, infants and children (WIC) help
Food and food stamps
Homeless shelters
Substance abuse
Prenatal care
Help with housing assistance
Help with utilities
Emergency housing
24-hour crisis, suicide help and suicide counseling
Mental health services
Food distribution
Access to healthcare
Medical, dental help and vision clinics
Government assistance programs
Transportation assistance
Elder services
Nutrition assistance
Help for low-income families
Other youth and child care issues
