10 Youth Services Resources in Orange, California — Free Help & Counseling
10 verified youth services resources in Orange, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- California Youth Services (CYS) – JADE Juvenile Alcohol & Drug Education — Youth Services in Laguna Hills, California — (949) 303-9016 — JADE is a two-part substance abuse education and intervention program for teens (ages 12–17) and their parents. Sessions include interactive classes facilitated
- California Youth Services (CYS) – Pathways Community Counseling Center — Youth Services in Laguna Hills, California — (949) 303-9016 — Pathways Community Counseling Center (PCCC) provides low-cost professional counseling for teens, families, individuals, and adults of all ages in Orange County.
- Higher Ground Youth & Family Services — Youth Services in Anaheim, California — (714) 833-5087 — A 501(c)(3) nonprofit family resource center founded in 2013, providing wraparound services, family support, and community resources to youth and families in Or
- OC Workforce Solutions – Youth Employment & Career Services — Youth Services in Santa Ana, California — (714) 480-6500 — Orange County's publicly funded workforce development network helping youth ages 14–24 gain employment, career training, and education support. Funded by the fe
- Orange County Superior Court – Peer Court Youth Diversion Program — Youth Services in Orange County, California — (657) 622-5400 — Peer Court is a unique juvenile crime diversion program offering first-time juvenile offenders who committed non-violent misdemeanors a second chance, while giv
- Project Youth OCBF – Higher Education Mentoring & College Access Program — Youth Services in Santa Ana, California — (714) 480-1925 — Provides intensive college and career mentoring for at-promise youth and their families in Orange County. Guides students through the college admissions process
- Project Youth OCBF – Shortstop Juvenile Diversion Program — Youth Services in Santa Ana, California — (714) 480-1925 — Shortstop is a 50+ year evidence-based early intervention and juvenile diversion program serving at-promise youth in Orange County. Provides restorative justice
- StandUp For Kids – Orange County Chapter — Youth Services in Irvine, California — (714) 356-5437 — For 23+ years, StandUp For Kids OC has been dedicated to empowering unhoused and at-risk youth ages 12–24 in Orange County. With over 30,000 youth experiencing
- YWCA Orange County – Youth Employment Services (YES Program) — Youth Services in Anaheim, California — (714) 956-1182 — Free career and employment services for at-risk youth ages 14–22 in Orange County. The YES Program helps young people develop job readiness skills, build resume
- Youth Centers of Orange (YCO) — Youth Services in Orange, California — (714) 450-0759 — Community-based youth development organization 'For Orange, by Orange, in Orange.' Partners with Orange Unified School District and the State of California Expa
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Frequently asked questions
How many youth services resources are available in Orange, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified youth services resources across Orange, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these youth services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.