Family Resources
We are in this together! We have compiled resources for you and your family. We will continue to update as we receive updates from our local and national partners. Stay safe and healthy Newport-Mesa!
Agencies or organizations that appear on this page do not constitute an endorsement of NMUSD nor exclusion of other websites or agencies be considered intentional.
The following agencies have their own policy and procedures in regard to services available. NMUSD only recommends these agencies according to the individual needs of our students, parents, and families.
- Mental Health | Hoag Center for Healthy Living
- Psychotherapy services: sliding scale to uninsured or underinsured
- (949) 764-6542
- Hoag Center for Healthy Living Website
- Orange County Warm Line
- Free & confidential phone emotional support and mental health references
- Mon - Fri: 9am - 3am; Sat & Sun: 10am - 3am
- (714) 991-6412
- Orange County Warm Line Website
- 211 Orange County
- Housing/Food/Mental Health and Additional Resources
- Text Zip Code to 898211 for info re: the closest resources
- Call 211
- 211 OC Website
- Serving People in Need (SPIN)
- Housing/Rental/Utility Assistance
- (714) 751-1101
- SPIN Website
- Newport-Mesa Family Resource Center
- Prevention and Treatment Services
- (949) 764-8100
- Newport-Mesa Family Resource Center Website
- Resources for Internet Access
- Early Childhood Orange County
- Nutrition Services Website
- 211 Orange County
- Housing/Food/Mental Health and Additional Resources
- Text Zip Code to 898211 for info re: the closest resources
- Call 211
- 211 OC Website
- Share of Selves (SOS)
- Food Pantry-Walk up service; ID and proof of OC residence required
- 1550 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, 92627
- Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm
- Project Hope Alliance
- Food for families experiencing homelessness
- Food Baskets: Contact Tiffany at (949) 722‐7801
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- Pop-Up Drive-Thru Food Distribution
- Saturdays | 9am-12pm @ Honda Center Parking Lot
- Second Harvest Food Distribution Flyer (English and Spanish)
- Free Summer Meals Flyer (English)
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Resources
- A supplemental nutrition program
- WIC Resources Flyer (English)
- WIC Resources Flyer (Spanish)
- WIC Website
- Orange County Free Food Map
- Real-time map of available food resources
- OC Free Food Map Website
- CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application
- App to locate schools and community centers with free grab-and-go meals
- Meals for Kids Website
Orange County Resources
Text OCCOVID19 to 888777 to receive text message alerts re: COVID-19 in OC
- OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Health Referral Line
- For medical questions or concerns regarding COVID-19
- 800-564-8448
- OC Health Care Agency Website
- OC Health Care Agency Facebook and Twitter
- County of Orange Public Information Hotline
- For non-medical questions regarding COVID-19 call 714-628-7085
State and National Resources
The safety guidelines resources educational videos on hygiene were developed by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). These can be used as a tool to educate the school community including students, staff, and parents.
There are English versions and Spanish versions. NASN invites you to view the videos and share them through newsletters, school websites, and other modes of communication.
- National Association of School Psychologists
- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
- National Association of School Psychologists: Helping Handouts for Home
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Toll-Free: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
- Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454
- TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889)
- National Suicide Prevention Website (English)
- National Suicide Prevention Website (Spanish)
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
- Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990 (English and español)
- SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746
- SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746
- TTY: 1-800-846-8517
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Website (English)
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Website (Spanish)
- Orange County Health (OCLinks)
- Talk with a trained, clinical navigator
- 855-625-4657
- Mon - Fri; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Orange County Health Website