The City of Irvine offers vital support programs to help residents maintain their health and well-being. See a list of events and view details below. 

Wellness Script (Rx) Forum

The Office of Health & Wellness, in partnership with UCI Health, invites community members to a free educational lecture series focused on practical, everyday health topics. Sessions provide practical guidance on prevention, treatment, and healthy lifestyle choices for all stages of life. Future topics include managing allergies, men’s health, healthy aging, and managing cough, cold, and flu. Each session offers guidance on prevention, treatment options, and when to seek medical care while encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and connection to community resources.

Workshop Information  Workshop Registration

Monthly Free Grocery Food Box Distribution

The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, is offering The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Eligible residents will receive a box of food weighing approximately 30 pounds once a month. The box contains a variety of dried beans, fresh produce, canned and frozen vegetables, fruit/vegetable juice, meat (when available), poultry, fish, nuts, milk, cheese, rice, cereal, and pasta.

Food boxes will be distributed in the order of arrival while supplies last. Pickups are on the second Thursday of every month between 9 a.m. and noon.

Pick up Location: 
Great Park, Parking Lot 2  
8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine

To view an interactive map of the Great Park please click here. To download a Great Park map, please click here. Volunteer efforts are coordinated with Love Irvine. To sign up for volunteer opportunites and make a difference in your community, email volunteer@loveirvine.org.

For more information and to view income guidelines, visit cityofirvine.gov/foodbox.

CalFresh, Affordable Health Insurance, General Relief, and CalWORKS Enrollment

The City of Irvine, in collaboration with the Community Health Initiative of Orange County (CHIOC), is dedicated to ensuring that Irvine residents receive the care and support they need. We provide resource referrals, personalized case management, and information at no cost to help individuals and families navigate available health and social service programs.

By appointment, residents can receive one-on-one assistance to review eligibility and apply for programs such as:

  • CalFresh
  • CalWORKs
  • Covered California
  • General Relief
  • Kaiser Community Health Care Program
  • Medi-Cal

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 

You can also obtain additional information or schedule an appointment by contacting the Office of Health & Wellness at 949-724-6650 or healthandwellness@cityofirvine.org.

Health Care Wishes

Notarize Your Advanced Health Care Directive
The Office of Health & Wellness, in partnership with UCI Health, offers free notary public services to assist individuals 18 and older in formalizing an Advanced Health Care Directive. An Advanced Health Care Directive allows individuals to identify their legal healthcare agent and communicate their healthcare wishes clearly to their medical team and their loved ones. A licensed clinical social worker will also be available to provide information and answer any questions.

Please note: Notary services are limited to Advanced Health Care Directive documents only.

Appointments are 30 minutes long and are held on the second Tuesday of the month between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and the fourth Tuesday of the month from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Please bring a valid form of identification (driver’s license or passport) and a completed Advanced Health Care Directive form to your appointment. 

Location: Irvine Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor

Make an Appointment 

For additional questions or to make an appointment, contact the Office of Health & Wellness at healthandwellness@cityofirvine.org or 949-724-6650.

Bone Density and Fall Prevention 

The Office of Health and Wellness, in partnership with UCI Health, presents a free lecture on maintaining bone health and preventing falls. Physicians will share strategies to improve balance, reduce risk, and support healthy aging and independence. View the flier. 

Affordable Health Insurance and Social Services Enrollment 

The Office of Health and Wellness, in partnership with Community Health Initiative of Orange County, provides free one-on-one assistance to review eligibility for CalFresh, CalWORKs, Covered California, General Relief, Kaiser Community Care Program and Medi-Cal.

Weatherization and Utility Workshop

The City of Irvine, in collaboration with Community Action Partnership of Orange County, offers a free workshop to help residents reduce energy costs and improve home efficiency. Participants will learn ways to lower utility bills and connect with programs that provide financial assistance for essential services.

Men's Health Workshop

This session focuses on key health priorities for men, including cardiovascular health, prostate and testicular health, diabetes prevention, and the importance of regular screenings. In addition to physical well-being, the session will emphasize mental health awareness, stress management, and healthy lifestyle practices that support overall wellness and longevity.