Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living
About Us
Ninety percent of maintaining good health is determined by factors other than direct health care. These “other” factors are referred to as social “determinants.”The Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living (MHSCHL) is a collaborative endeavor, bringing like-minded organizations and non-profits under one roof. The MHSCHL allows providers to take an integrated, holistic approach to community services addressing everything from health care to legal services, to mental health and social support.
The MHSCHL houses an impressive number of organizations that provide comprehensive services, including: Hoag’s Mental Health Center, Share Ourselves Children and Family Health Center, Newport Mesa Family Resource Center, and the SOS Beauchamp Children and Family Dental Center. To facilitate collaboration and build capacity in our community partner agencies, the MHSCHL provides non-profit partners with physical space and resources to operate out of. To facilitate collaboration and build capacity in our community partner agencies, Hoag provides non-profit partners with physical space and resources in the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living.
As the trusted partner in health and wellness, Hoag is uniquely positioned to step in and engage the community in a transformative partnership to positively impact the health and well-being of our community’s most vulnerable populations.
Hoag is taking an “upstream approach” to addressing key health determinants for our community. The Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living represents collaborative model of service delivery. That means that Hoag is aligning with like-minded non-profit organizations that share in the vision of making the vulnerable community healthier. Many non-profit agencies do not have offices in Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, or Huntington Beach because the rent/leases are cost prohibitive.
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To promote the health and wellbeing of the underserved community by delivering integrative programming and engaging collaborative partnerships.
Empower the underserved community to attain the highest level of health and wellbeing. Provide culturally sensitive services and resources that enable prevention, address the root causes of disease and improve health outcomes. Offer services that meet the needs of the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
- Access to the highest level of care.
- Prevention of chronic conditions through intervention, education and advancement of health equity.
- Provide culturally sensitive services and resources that address social and health needs.
- Offer integrative approach to care that meet the needs of the whole person.
- Build capacity within our nonprofit partner organizations.
Community Impact Through Unified Partnerships
The Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living (MHSCHL) is a collaborative endeavor, bringing like-minded organizations and non-profits under one roof. The MHSCHL allows providers to take an integrated, holistic approach to community services addressing everything from health care to legal services, to mental health and social support. Through working directly with partners and the community we have intentionally created programming to address their collective needs. Together with our partners we are committed to making the greatest impact to improve community health.
To facilitate collaboration and build capacity in our community partner agencies, the MHSCHL provides non-profit partners with physical space and resources to operate out of. Located across from Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, the MHSCHL houses and partners with many organizations that provide comprehensive services. For more information about our partners and services listed please call 949-764-6551.
Learn English with highly trained instructors who focus on developing the student’s abilities to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Classes take place Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00am – 12:30pm.
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Registration opens the 3rd Wednesday of every month @9am. Pick-up time & instructions will be provided upon reservation. Must be registered to pick up food. Please remember that to serve more families in need, you can only participate once a month at our food distribution. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Once a month Diaper and Pull-Ups distribution on the 4th Thursday of the month. Registration opens the last Wednesday of every month @9AM.
• Diapers: sizes 0 through 7
• Pull-Ups: sizes 2T – 5T
Instructions for the drive-thru distribution will be included in the confirmation email after you register. Priority will be given to families who did not participate in the prior month’s distribution.
CHIOC helps to connect children and families to affordable quality health care and social services. CHIOC appointments take place every Tuesday-
The Public Law Center, Orange County’s pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Free family las services for those that qualify.
SparkPoint OC is excited to offer families and individuals in the Costa Mesa and Newport area free financial coaching. Work one-on-one with a financial case manager, in person or virtually, to create a personalized plan to achieve your goals and build long-term financial stability.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development: Coaching and mentoring on how to start a business, as well as how to help an existing business grow.
Partner agencies: Human Options; Children’s Bureau; Girls Inc.; Olive Crest Core services provided:
• Parenting Education
• Domestic Violence Personal Empowerment Program
• Family Support Services
• Information & Referral Services
Provides afterschool, evidenced-based programming to boys and girls at our location. Programming focuses on healthy living, academic enrichment and support, and life skills instruction. Spring and Summer camps are also offered.
Our mission is to empower cancer patients to confidently face the disease through peer mentorship, survivor empowerment & education, socialization and resource navigation provided by caring and compassionate volunteers and staff.
Our vision is to significantly alleviate distress, mental strain and the physical and psychosocial effects associated with a cancer diagnosis, treatment and surgeries.
Services are offered to patients with all cancer types. For ages 18 and over.
The Orange County Department of Child Support Services provides free services to the community, to help parents and guardians of children 0-18 years become informed about child support services and their resources. By appointment only.
Offers parent workshops to educate parents on topics that support their child’s health and well-being.
• FREE safety equipment such as booster seats and bike helmets are given at workshops to families that qualify (child must be present).
To qualify for FREE Breast Health Screening Services, you must:
• Be between 40 – 65 years old
• Have low-income status
• Have no health insurance
• Have not received these services through Medi-Cal or another government sponsored program
• Live in California
• Have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months
While you are pregnant, get prepared by joining classes in childbirth, prenatal health, breastfeeding, and a workshop for new dads. Mommy & Me and My Parents & Me classes teach fun and meaningful activities that stimulate your baby’s mental and physical growth while providing peer support. MOMS OC offers in-person and virtual programs for pregnant women and new parents. Home visitation program and classes are offered free to residents of Orange County. Gain support. Stay healthy and strong for yourself and your family.
PODER is an in-depth program with six interactive classes filled with lessons, games and fun activities that teach healthy eating and behaviors. Prizes are awarded for participation, completion of homework and attendance. These classes are FREE for the entire family. Classes are held on various days.
Peer mentoring program – support services
NAMI-OC has created a dedicated, phone-based, peer support program centered around empathy, connection, and resource navigation. Trained peer mentors are paired with callers over a few weeks to build an ongoing base of support while connecting you with vital community resources. Our peer mentoring services offer comfort to both individuals and their families.
Project Self-Sufficiency helps low-income single parents graduate from college or vocational training with the skills necessary to achieve economic independence.
A unique crime diversion program for first-time juvenile offenders and their families. SHORTSTOP is an intervention for youth engaging in problematic behaviors that could further their involvement in the juvenile justice system. Registration is required, space is limited.
Stop Short of Addiction is an intensive alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) intervention program designed to specifically address the needs of first-time juvenile offenders who are in the early stages of substance abuse. Stop Short of Addiction is three-part series and all three classes must be attended by both adolescent and parents.
Peer recovery support specialist will support individuals (adolescents and adults) who are struggling with substance use to better understand addictions, to create and manage pathways to recovery and sobriety, improve self-care and much more.
The Share Our Selves Medical Clinic serves all of Orange County, including those who are uninsured or underinsured and have little to no options for affordable health care.
Our health center provides comprehensive primary care for children and pregnant women. Additional services include insurance eligibility assistance, counseling, and family planning.
Our dental center provides general and specialty dental services for families, infants, children, and adolescents, and cares for the oral health of pregnant patients.