Resources to help folks stay safer at home
With the state’s directives for staying at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, not everyone is safer at home. In fact, recent reports suggest domestic abuse cases are on the rise. However, there are many resources and organizations to help residents experiencing domestic, child and elder abuse.
Here are some to keep in mind:
Domestic Violence
- Laura’s House – Hotline: 866-498-1511 If you are unable to call, text HEART to 949-484-8440 Monday through Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.
- Human Options – Hotline: 877-854-3594
- National Domestic Violence – 800-799-7233
Child Abuse
- Child Protective Services (CPS) 24-hour hotline 800-207-4464; http://ssa.ocgov.com/abuse/child
- Casa Youth Shelter 24-hour hotline: 800-914-2272
- Crisis Assessment Team 866-830-6011
- Children of the Night/Rescue 800-551-1300
- National Runaway Safeline 800-786-2929
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
Elder Abuse
- Age Well Senior Services (Care/Case Management) 949-380-0155
- Council on Aging – Advocacy & Protection 714-479-0107
- Office on Aging 800-510-2020
- Adult Protective Services 24-hour hotline 800-451-5155
Dial 2-1-1 for additional services for all ages and find more information in the City’s complete resource guide at this link.