MECCA’s Programs are designed to facilitate cultural integration and wellness for underserved ethnic communities facing barriers (whether linguistic, cultural, economic or otherwise) in accessing programs. The power of the collaborative is evidenced by the ability to reach underserved populations on a scale that has never been done before.
Our CITED Program helps Orange County residents connect to free support for housing, behavioral health, substance use, nutrition, and medical care. Services include housing navigation, personal care support, medically tailored meals, respite care, and environmental accessibility adaptations.
MECCA partners with local agencies to make sure you can access the benefits you’re eligible for and receive help applying for services that improve your health, safety, and stability. Contact our team at jesus@ocmecca.org or (714) 202-4760 to get started.
Our State Opioid Response (SOR IV) Program works to reduce overdoses and deaths by connecting communities of color in Orange County with compassionate, culturally responsive care. Services include harm reduction resources like free Narcan and fentanyl test strips, overdose reversal trainings, and community pop-up events offering education in multiple languages. Youth and adults can also join outreach, leadership, and skill-building opportunities that promote healing and resilience.
MECCA partners with KCS Health Center and other local agencies to provide counseling, care coordination, and medication-assisted treatment. Together, we aim to reduce stigma, expand access to support, and foster recovery. This program is supported by a federal grant under the State Opioid Response program, with funding provided by the California Department of Health Care Services
Our Youth Opioid Response (YOR) Program supports young people in Orange County with harm reduction tools, overdose prevention education, and leadership opportunities. Services include free Narcan, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, overdose reversal trainings, and peer-led support offered at schools, youth centers, and the YOR Drop-In Center in Santa Ana. Youth ages 16–28 can also join the Youth Advisory Committee to gain stipends, leadership experience, and career development while building meaningful community connections.
MECCA partners with KCS Health Center to connect participants to counseling, psychiatry, care coordination, and medication-assisted treatment for recovery support. Together, we aim to reduce opioid-related harms and foster resilience among youth and young adults across Orange County. This service is supported by a federal grant under the State Opioid Response program, with funding provided by the California Department of Health Care Services.
The Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) leads the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (HHIP) to strengthen housing stability for adults aged 50 and older across Orange County. Funded by CalOptima Health, this initiative supports the creation of a culturally and linguistically responsive housing navigation model designed to be replicated throughout the region and state.
MECCA’s Systems Advocates, based at eight partner agencies — Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center (AASCSC), Abrazar, Inc., Access California Services, The Cambodian Family, KCS Health Center, Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, OMID Multicultural Institute for Development, and Southland Integrated Services — provide compassionate, individualized guidance to help older adults access safe and stable housing.
Through this collaborative effort, MECCA and its partners have developed an assessment tool that identifies older adults’ housing needs and vulnerabilities. Our tool will serve as a culturally responsive resource for agencies across California and beyond to strengthen equitable housing navigation systems.
