Basic Needs

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Welcome to Basic Needs!

Continuing Education has resources in place to provide free and healthy food options, legal support, and more!

Food Support

Housing Support

Legal Support

This form helps Santa Ana College students find food, stable housing, financial resources, or other areas of basic needs on or off-campus.
When you complete the form, we will respond to you within 5-7 business days.

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Call 2-1-1 for Help!

If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, simply dial 2-1-1 or search for local health and human services resources.

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Want to meet face-to-face to talk about more in-depth support? Schedule a 30-minute meeting on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.

-CARES Funding
-Diaper Distribution
-Free bus & Metrolink passes
-Free Haircuts
-SAC/CEC Child Development Center
-Wellness Center services available to CEC students at SAC

Santa Ana College Thrive Center
For more information about emergency shelter options, visit the Thrive Center.
Fill out the SAC Basic Needs Assistance Form

Additional Support

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Serve the People

Families Together of Orange County
NAMI

Wellness Center West/Wellness Center South

MOMS of OC
Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)

While we can't give financial assistance directly, we can point you toward groups that help students like you.

These groups provide different types of support - from emergency funds for urgent needs to help with daily living expenses. Our team connects with these organizations and can help you apply.
Email SCE_basicneeds@sac.edu for more information