WISEPlace

Category: Homeless service

Address: 1411 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706, USA

Phone: +17145423577

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Momma Bear

May 11, 2022

I stayed there that we're very good to me 😃

Michelle Doherty

Aug 21, 2020

Wiseplace helped me when I was at the worst time of my life. I was homeless, no money and at the point where I wanted to end my life. Life was pointless to me. Wiseplace put me back together little by little. First I found people who cared. Then a place to lay my head for more then a night. After that God gave me a good job that I loved going to. Wiseplace thank you for all you do!

Kelly Boyle

Nov 8, 2019

Highly organized place for women that are homeless and jobless to get a new start. Very clean and lots of counselors for the residents to help them become a healthy individual. I was extremely impressed with the success they have in their program and the dedication of their staff.

Dylan Marrow

Jul 9, 2019

I was at Wiseplace transitional. No AC so the bedrooms start smelling like B.O. really fast. Bedrooms are small, 2 per room. beds are wonky. Showers are not private and are set up like a gym open shower room. (or prison showers). Dryer was broken for longest time so forced to wear dirty clothes. One meal per day, gross prison style cheap not nutritious. I was always starving there. They combine working residents on same floor as ssi recipients, some of whom are seriously personality disordered and have no boundaries, bully and/or copy you like that movie Single White Female. Alot of fighting in the small kitchen area where you cant cook but theres one microwave. A few of the residents who are black are RACIST and hate white people. Too many of the residents are like mental patient predator types who harass you. One nutty Mexican lady was stalking me and doing Santeria curses out in the parking lot like a total nut job. The chubby white girl with shoulder length black hair and way too short bangs was stalking me Single White Female style. Staff Demona is a bit legalistic. Anna Jackson is nice enough but lets harassment happen or is oblivious and perhaps in Pollyanna denial. My roommate was a nutjob who stayed in bed all day and didnt do anything and then stayed up all night keeping me up playing loud Jumanji drum music and tapping away on her laptop. She would parrot me, another personality disordered whack job. I've seen saner people in an actual mental institution. Also no confidentiality with the mail so whackjob psychopaths have access to your name and can steal your mail. If you like to be violated and harassed, this is the place for you.

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Questions & Answers

how do i get a hold of anyone there?

Alissa Sego | Aug 21, 2018
Elizabeth Hendershot | Dec 23, 2021

Hello Alissa, thank you for reaching out. Please call our main number (714)542-3577.

How do i Make a one time donation?

Barbara Queen | Jul 21, 2022
WISEPlace | Jul 21, 2022

Hello Barbara, thank you for your interest in donating to WISEPlace. On this link below, if you scroll down past the top section with the monthly giving program, there are options for one time donations. https://wiseplace.org/donate-now/

How can I hotel a place ayi

A Google User | Aug 20, 2020
WISEPlace | Jun 21, 2022

Please call our main number (714)542-3577.

Do you get your own room and do they allow pets?

Emiline Kingwell | Aug 21, 2019
Dream Catcher | Aug 21, 2019

When you are about to exit the program ask if there is any vacancy for singe occupancy room, yes, you do have a choice for single occupancy with a higher rent of available when you are eligible for it.

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Hello can i ask your crossing streets

Ange Orosco | Aug 21, 2018
WISEPlace | Jun 21, 2022

We are near Broadway and 15th Street in Santa Ana.

What day and time can I donate my Clothes?

ashley Arellano | Jun 21, 2022
WISEPlace | Jun 21, 2022

Thank you for reaching out regarding used clothing donations. Since the beginning of the pandemic we had to discontinue taking in used clothing. If you are looking for ways to help the women in the shelter, we do have a need for specific items here on our wish list page: www.wiseplace.org/wish-lists/

Do they accept single mothers? I have a 3 year old son I don't see women with children on the comments...

Angel Trevino | Apr 22, 2022
WISEPlace | Aug 13, 2022

Hello Angel, thank you so much for reaching out. We serve adult women at the shelter that do not have children with them. Contact 2-1-1 for family resources. Thank you for asking.

Do we have to pay for this program? I wanna help my tia

Eleana Pinto | Apr 22, 2022
WISEPlace | Apr 22, 2022

Hello Eleana, Have your aunt contact our main number for more details.

Are they taking baby clothes donations?

Debbie H | Dec 23, 2021
WISEPlace | Aug 13, 2022

Hello Debbie H, thank you so much for reaching out. We serve adult women at the shelter that do not have children with them. Thank you for asking.

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What are requirements to stay at Shelter?

Heidi Hall | Aug 21, 2019
Dream Catcher | Aug 21, 2019

To stay? Or to enter the program? You would call to schedule for an interview. They will screen you. I think you are eligible as far as you have a hardship with tort living situation. If they have a vacancy, they would place you otherwise, your would be on the waitlist. I think you can have money. They never asked me about my financial situation. In order to maintain your stay at Wise Place, you would have to follow their rules: do your assigned chores, don't get into any trouble with any of the residents, participate in the activities that go on, etc.

HELLO WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY HELP WITH DIVORCE PAPERS? MY HUSBAND KEEPS SAYING THAT ITS HIS PLACE AND THAT WITHOUT HIM I WOULD HOMELESS. HE TELLS ME OTHER THINGS. BUT I JUST NOT PUTTING THEM ON HERE. IT''S MORE VERBAL ABUSE. WHAT CAN I DO?

Beatrice Balderas | Aug 21, 2019
Trisha Joy | Aug 21, 2019

Wise Place is a transitional living shelter for women. They do not have attorneys on site; however, they have counselors to help you deal with your emotional issues. If I were you, I would seek legal assistance. There are places in Orange County that offer a free consultation for matters such as yours.

Can you keep your car, while you are there? How long can you stay?

Julia peacock | Aug 21, 2019
Dream Catcher | Aug 21, 2019

Yes, you can keep your car. Depending on how many residents have cars, the parking may be tight, but you can keep your car. It's a three month program. When I signed up for the shelter, I was told that if the wait list was short and if they had available rooms, I could ask for a fourth month extension. They also said that I could be back on the waiting list and reenter the program. However, without any warning and/or indicating, my fourth month request was denied at the last minute. I said that I wanted to be on the waiting list again. Then, I was told that the program was once in a lifetime. But there were residents who have been in the program previously and came back. So, I'm not sure how long you can stay and how the shelter is run.

I qualify for free legal aid I need help in finishing divorce but I have no one who will help make them do it

Shannon Neff | Aug 21, 2019
Jim Vasconcellos | Aug 20, 2020

Community Legal Aid SoCal - Main Office 2101 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 571-5200 https://g.co/kgs/HoxWZf

Do you help with divorce

Shannon Neff | Aug 21, 2019
Dream Catcher | Aug 21, 2019

No. Wise Place is a women's shelter.

do you take clothes donations? If so is all clothes welcome?

Veronica G. | Aug 21, 2019
Tonya South | Aug 21, 2019

They do take donations the first Monday of the month as a general rule and it's a women only facility.

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