Community Resources

2-1-1 centers provide free and confidential information and referrals for a variety of needs: food, housing, counseling, mental health services, disaster help, etc.

The NAMI Warmline provides emotional support and connects callers with resources in Orange County. This warmline is not available 24 hours a day. Visit their website for a live chat option as well as a list of other services provided through their organization.

Provides mental health and substance abuse services to those in need.

These services are available to children and their families when children are victims of, or at risk of, abuse, neglect, exploitation or parental absence.

Offers a short-term crisis intervention residential program with the goal of family reunification. Children at risk of homelessness, institutionalization, incarceration or hospitalization are given emergency shelter, meals, individual, group and family counseling, academic tutoring, prevention education and life skills development activities, as well as aftercare services.

Prevents or remedies neglect, abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability.

Citizen volunteers respond to traumatic incidents at the request of police, fire and hospital personnel to support those who are emotionally traumatized.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department will fully investigate all reported cases of “hate crimes” (which include fear, intimidation, and physical harm caused by the activities of violent groups and individuals to an individual or group because of race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation).

Provides extended support services to victims of rape and child sexual abuse.

The Domestic Violence Assistance Program helps those in need of finding a domestic violence shelter, and assistance with a restraining order. They will also provide information about restraining orders and civil harassment.

Free legal services for Orange County's poor and elderly, for housing, health, education and consumer problems.

Help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation issues, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.

Veterans Crisis Line responders can refer calls to suicide prevention coordinators, who follow up with veterans and coordinate care for issues ranging from PTSD and depression to readjustment challenges and sleeping problems.

ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health.

NAMI offers an array of support and education programs that help build better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

The Jed Foundation was created to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college and university students.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

Crimes, suspicious activities, and any emergencies should be reported to the Campus Police Department. Any person may contact Campus Police 24/7. NOTE: In the most urgent situations, call 9-1-1 as well.

IVC counselors can provide personal counseling in the event of a personal emergency or crisis, as well as general counseling services about academic, personal or career issues. Counselors can also refer students to off-campus resources.

Students may walk into the Health and Wellness Center for any of the services listed on their website. Students with other health-related concerns also may visit the Health and Wellness Center for assistance or referrals.

The Dean of Counseling Services handles all student discipline matters and verifies student discipline records and unit overload petitions. Students in crisis can be referred to the Dean for assistance. Faculty and staff who encounter disruptive students may complete a “Referral for Student Conduct Violation” form and submit it to the Dean’s office for further action.

Students can receive psychological services by appointment only, provided they have paid their health fee. Psychological services are not available 24/7, and are not available in the summer. Students may also be referred to an off-campus resource.

The IVC DSPS department provides support services, specialized instruction and educational accommodations to students with a disability, enabling them to fully participate and benefit from an equitable college experience. Participation is voluntary and all student disability-related information is confidential.