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Resources to help students
For a list of campus related resources, visit the link to our services site:
Alternatively, many resources for our students may already be displayed on our online-resources site at https://health.fullcoll.edu/radical-care/
Hotlines
24 Hour National Suicide Prevention line | 1(800) 273- 8255
A free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources
Suicide Hotline of Southern California | (714) 894-4242
Women’s Transitional Living Center | (714) 992-1931
Provides 24-hour crisis support for domestic violence victims seeking safe housing
Rape Crisis Hotline| (714) 957- 2737
Confidential support from trained sexual assault counselors available 24/7
The Center Orange County—LGBTQ Support | (714) 953-5428
Counseling Hotline for LGBTQ Support
California Youth Crisis Hotline | (800) 843-5200
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ Youth Support/Resources | 1-866-488-7386
24 hour a day statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis
Domestic Violence Hotline | 1(800) 799- 7233
Immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse
Veterans Crisis Line | 1(800) 273-8255
If you are having occasional or current suicidal thoughts, TAKE THE NEXT STEP. Call the referral number listed below and press option #1 when prompted. You will be directed to a live, CONFIDENTIAL, compassionate veteran service provider. This veteran hotline is available 24-hours a day. Let someone help!
Dial 2-1-1 (211)
Food, shelter, & crisis intervention
Crisis Resources
Help from the Community…
College Student Mental Health Helpline/Text
TEXT “START” TO 741-741 OR CALL 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
TEXT “COURAGE” TO 741741
Crisis Intervention Hotline | 800-273-8255.
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ Youth Support/Resources | 1-866-488-7386
Eating Disorder Help | 1-800-931-2237
Grief Counseling/ Support for College Students
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ Youth Support/Resources | 1-866-488-7386
Newhope Crisis Hotline | (714) NEW HOPE (714) 639-4673
Sexual Violence 24hr Hotline | (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
National Child Abuse Hotline | (800) 422-4453
CAT (Centralized Assessment Team) | (866) 830-6011
Child/Elder Abuse | (714) 940-1000 For Reporting – (800) 207-4464
Crime Victim Assistance |1-855-484-2846
Pregnancy/Birth Control/Sexual Health | (714) 956- 2748
Women Vets on Point| (213) 335-5432
TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline | (800) 959- 8277
Mental Health
Help from Fullerton College…
Student Health Center | (714) 992-7093
Assist students in maintaining and improving their physical and mental health by providing a variety of health services. Currently enrolled full and part time Fullerton College students are eligible to use these services
Help from the Community…
Catholic Charities Counseling Center | (714) 347-9674
1800 E. 17th St., Santa Ana CA 92701
Community Counseling and Supportive Services | (714) 645-8000
For individuals, of all age groups, who are at risk for or have developed a mild to moderate behavioral health condition. Services consist of screening & assessment, individual counseling, groups (support & educational), case management, referral and linkages, and community outreach
Francis Smith Therapy Center | (714) 997-6746
501 W. Palm Ave, Orange, CA 92868 | Sliding Scale: $10-$60
Friends of Family Health Center | (562) 690-0400
Low cost services. Accepts Medi-Cal and other insurances | 501 S. Idaho St. Suite 250, La Habra CA 90631
Fullerton College Students can schedule an appointment for $5 Therapy Sessions. | (714) 879-3901 x 1266 | 2500 E. Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831
Mariposa Center | (714) 547-6494
Provides high quality, low-cost mental health and substance abuse counseling, life skills, and supportive services to women and families who otherwise would be unable to afford the help they so desperately need
Medi-Cal Phone Support | (800) 541-5555
OC (800) 281-9799 | LA (626) 569-1399
NAMI Orange County | (714) 991-6412
Provide emotional support, education and resources for families, and those affected by mental illness
OC Links | (855) 625-4657
Behavioral Health Referrals for Orange County. Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm
The Trevor Project – LGBTQ Youth Support/Resources | 24/7 Hotline 1-866-488-7386
Vet Center | (714) 763-5300
Free counseling primarily for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and employment counseling for all veterans
2569 W. Woodland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92801
Academic Success
Help from Fullerton College…
CalWORKS | (714) 992-7101
Money for fees, books, transportation, and childcare for qualifying low-income parents of children under eighteen years old
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program provides resources and support necessary for disadvantaged single parent students
Disability Support Services (DSS) | (714) 992-7099
Support services and/or educational accommodations to qualified students with disabilities such as (a sign language interpreter, wheelchair access points, gender-neutral restrooms, anything)
EOPS | 714-992-7097
Textbook vouchers for students with economic, linguistic, and educational challenges
FYSI (Foster Youth Success Initiative)
Supporting ambitious, college-bound students exiting the foster care system
Library and Learning Resource Center
Reserve text books, study rooms, assistance with research, and workshops on research and MLA and citations.
SI (Supplemental Instruction) | (714) 992-7175
Provide practice and reinforce course material through directed activity that gets students working through the most challenging content for the course
assist students in improving academic skills through self-paced work with computer programs, print, audio, video, and Internet-based materials.
Free tutoring for academic courses such as chemistry, math, physics, statistics and more.
Grads2Be program’s focus is on undocumented students’ overall wellness as a means to facilitate and enhance their educational experience at Fullerton College and complete their educational goals on a timely basis.
Child Care Services
Help from Fullerton College…
CDES Department Lab School | 714-992-7069
Preschool education of children ages 2 through 5 years old and professional education of students
CalWORKS | 714-992-7101
Money for fees, books, transportation, and childcare for qualifying low-income parents of children under eighteen years old
Career Services
Help from Fullerton College…
Career Center (714) 992-7121
Assistance in making informed decisions about choosing a major and/or career. providing students with a Career/Life Planning Process by exploring one’s interests, skills, values, and personality to help identify a major field of study and career options.
Food
Help from Fullerton College…
Chris Lamm & Toni DuBois-Walker Memorial Food Bank
Free food and nutrition resources
CalFresh Application Assistance
Meet with a CalFresh Application helper at the Fullerton College Food Bank. You can book an appointment online and once you’ve selected Fullerton College as the location, date and time you will be instructed what documents that you will need to bring with you to the appointment. Please make sure to also request a verification letter that you are a student participating in the EOPS/CARE/CalWORKs or FYSI Program
Help from the Community…
The Orange County Food Bank is a essential in supplying Fullerton College with a large portion of where the resources come from that are given to students each week
Pathways of Hope| (714) 680-3691
611 S. Ford Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832
Food Distribution: Monday-Friday, 1:00pm to 4:00pm; Saturdays 9 am – 12pm
CalFresh | 1(877) 847-3663
CalFresh is available to individuals and families with low incomes. Citizens and most legal residents are eligible. Undocumented immigrants are usually not eligible, but can apply for their children who are legal residents or U.S. citizens. Even if you have applied for CalFresh before, you should try again. New legislation was passed to increase access and you may be eligible now even though you were not before. Please click here for Income Limits
Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides nutrient-rich foods contained in a monthly food package to the low-income elderly (60+). Household income is set by the Federal Poverty Guidelines which is at or below 130% for seniors.
3rd Wednesday of the month, 10:00am-11:00am | 2095 East Katella Ave. Anaheim, Ca 92806
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | (949) 653-2900
8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
Health Services
Help from Fullerton College…
Student Health Center | (714) 992-7093
The Fullerton College Student Health Services is designed to assist students in maintaining and improving their physical and mental health
Help from the Community…
Primary/General
211 OC Get Connected. Get Answers.
St. Joseph Hospital (Behavior Health Services)| (714) 771-8131 (inpatient) (714) 771-8085 (outpatient)
HIV/AIDS Health Resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention – HIV/AIDS
OC Health Care Agency – Services and Resources
Dental/Eye Care
University Eye Center at Fullerton
Friends of Family Health Center
Mental Health & Counseling
OC LINKS – Orange County Behavioral Health Referrals
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Mental Health
Sexual Health
STI – Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic
Substance Abuse
Housing
Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth – Helpful Online list compiled by MoneyGeek
Help from the community…
Pathways of Hope | (714) 680-3691
Offer several options to fit different situations with a goal of helping that family or individuals re-gain permanent housing as soon as possible
SPIN Rental Assistance | (714) 751-1101
Financial assistance for housing, including rapid rehousing, transitional housing and rental assistance for families with children
WISEPlace | (714) 542-3577
Offers transitional housing to homeless single women. The program provides safe and affordable housing, case management, employment assistance, individual counseling, and links to community services that empower women to rebuild their lives
Friendship Shelter | (949) 494-6928
We help homeless adults achieve self-sufficiency and become more productive members of our community through emergency shelter and residential shelter
His House Placentia – Homeless Transitional Shelter | (714) 993-5774
Provides transitional shelter to families and individuals who are homeless but have the motivation and capability with assistance, to regain self-sufficiency. Residents stay up to 4 to 6 months while they develop a source of permanent income and save money for housing
Orange County Rescue Mission | 714-247-4379
8657 Whitaker Street | Buena Park, CA 90621
Legal Services
Help from Fullerton College…
Associated Students’ Legal Clinic | (714) 992-7095
Help from the Community…
General
provides guidance to self-represented debtors who cannot afford
to hire an attorney – Santa Ana, Ca
assists victims of domestic violence with declarations and assistance – Orange, Ca
Information and guidance to individuals who are representing
themselves in most federal civil actions – Santa Ana, Ca
victims of domestic violence can obtain advice and assistance with a wide variety of family law and other matters – La Habra, Ca
for those at risk of homelessness, homeless individuals, and families. Clients can also receive free medical treatments, food, rental assistance, and bus passes at SOS – Costa Mesa, Ca
Immigration/Citizenship
Access California Services | (714) 917-0440
Services include petitions, preparation for citizenship, application assistance, assistance with DACA/DAPA applications. Focus on serving Arab-American and Muslim-American communities.
Catholic Charities – Immigration Services | (714) 347-9610
Assists clients with immigration services such as: application for naturalization,
adjustment of status, family petition, student visas and work permits.
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development | (714) 621-0919
Assistance with becoming a citizen through workshops and
citizenship fairs.
Taxes
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Transportation
Help from Fullerton College…
Discounted 30 days bus pass for students taking at least 9 units. Visit OCTA to obtain a college pass first!
Campus Safety | (714) 992-7080
Escorts for students and staff members from their classroom to their vehicle as long as your vehicle is parked on campus.