We provide early intervention for men, women and children who are currently in a relationship where they are being abused but for many reasons do not leave the abuser. The Center reaches at risk families before they need shelter. The Center also provides counseling for clients after they graduate from the shelter and Second Step programs. Services offered at the Center include: individual and group counseling for children and adults, the Personal Empowerment Program (PEP), parenting education, legal advocacy and legal clinics, and help in locating and accessing social and community services.

1500 Adams, Suite 206, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: (714) 435-9992
Fax: (714) 435-9993

P.O. Box 53745, Irvine, CA 92619
Center Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am - 8pm; Fri 9am - 5pm

Services offered in English and Spanish

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Minnie Street Family Resource Center
(714) 972-5775

Corbin Family Resource Center
(714) 480-3738

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PCIT is a positive and intensive treatment program designed to help both parents and children.

The unique aspect of PCIT is live coaching by the therapist. The therapist actually gives step by step instructions through a wirless earpiece worn by parent.

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Short-Term Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy (up to 12 sessions)is an intensive treatment program designed to help children and teens ages 4-17 who have been traumatized by domestic violence or the risk of domestic violence in their families.

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(Offered in English only)
Human Options’ 52-week program is offered through our Counseling Center in Irvine. This is a court-mandated program to teach male and female batterers how to change their dysfunctional, violent and abusive behaviors.

The program is 12 months in length and meets the legal requirements for batterer's intervention and is certified by the Orange County Probation Department.

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• Counseling (in-home if needed)
• Legal advocacy
• Case management
• Social service referrals
• Presentations to community organizations
• Support groups

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