WHAT IS HEALTH?
In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health with a phrase that is still used today.
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." WHO, 1948.
In 1986, the WHO further clarified that health is:
If you have low income then this Orange County Resource List may be able to help you:
The Resource List of Orange County contains where to find financial resources, free or low-cost health care, food banks and other sources to improve the quality of life.
The Orange County Resource List
FOOD:
OC Food Bank Org. website provides numerous resources.
You can find out how to apply for SNAP, where to find local food banks in Orange County http://ocfoodbank.org
A List of Orange County Food Banks: http://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-orange
The following are two additional Orange County locations where food is collected and distributed to those in need:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone : 949-653-2900 Web Site: http://www.feedoc.org/
Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank
11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, CA 92841
Phone: (714) 897-6670 Web Site: http://ocfoodbank.org/
Additional Orange County Food Pantries are listed on the following link:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/orange_county_food_pantries.html
WIC Program is government funded program designed to help low income Women Infants and Children: http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/nutrition/wic
SHELTER:
List of Shelters Available By Dialing 2-1-1
2-1-1 Orange County offers a comprehensive information and referral system linking Orange County residents to community health and human services and support.
2-1-1 is to social services what 9-1-1 is to emergency services. 2-1-1 Orange County refers callers to organizations qualified to address an incredible array of health and human services
For more information about 2-1-1 Orange County, click on the following link:
http://www.211oc.org/
Rental assistance contacts are provided on the following link:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_help_paying_rent.html
You can help about shelter at Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Rent Assistance Programs http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/housing_and_urban_development_.html#section8
MEDICAL:
The following link directs you to free or low adult health medical services:
http://www.coccc.org/component/mtree/adult-medical-services?Itemid=0
The following links provides you to free or low cost healthcare for children:
http://www.coccc.org/component/mtree/pediatrics-category?Itemid=0;
http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/fhcs/chcs
DENTAL:
The following link provides you with a list of free or low cost dental care:
http://www.coccc.org/component/mtree/pediatrics-category?Itemid=0;
http://ochealthinfo.com/phs/about/family/fhcs/chcs
MEDICATION:
Free Prescriptions and Discounted Prescription Plans are available on the following website:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/get_free_prescription_drugs.html
ENERY:
Free and Discount Energy with the Federal LHEAP program:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/lheap_assistance.html
INTERNET ACCESS:
Comcast Essential program, call 1-855-846-8376 Offers Low Cost Internet Assess and Discounted computers to low income families.
Here is the Comcast Link that outlines their programs:
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/low_cost_internet_access.html
You can also find internet access at Orange County Public Libraries.