Had to visit a friend's daughter here while she was doing 3 months. Fridays are usually my day…read more But after 30 years of criminal defense work and having been to dozens of prisons, this one they call the "Farm" was easy to visit and quick to get into and out. Parking is ample on their own unpaved lot. Be sure to leave everything in the car except for car key fob, and a photo ID. One cool thing, is the deputies are friendly and will joke around with you at the gate. Also they put the prisoner's number on a strip of tape on the back of my driver's license to speed up the process. So if you have to visit numerous times, just leave it there. This place will close for new construction sometime in 2019, after all the INS detainees are removed by perhaps July 2019. It will reopen in a couple of years with a new building meant to house a larger mental-health problems and substance-abusing population. From all the reports we had from my prisoner, she really wanted to get to the Farm from the main jail, and was happy to be there, where you can get a job quickly. In a month she's had two job changes and is adjusting well. The bus ride from the gate is short and comfortable, and the visiting room is well maintained, but all visits are now separated, with no physical contact. Not exactly what we would expect from a laid back minimum security facility, so they lose a star on that policy. Otherwise, if you have to "go to jail" without collecting $200, then this is not too bad a place to be, or to visit. Well recommended (to visit) we will return.

I have been a guest of OC on several short stays at the "Farm", on the west yard as a pretrial…read moreinmate, but all before 2010, since that was my last vacation. I wanted to detail the last time I was a resident there. I was picked up on a bench warrant that the court clerk neglected to recall the month before right as I headed to rehab at the VA Long Beach at Xmas time. A month later, the day after I transition to aftercare in Costa Mesa, I get picked up in Orange as I am checking my mail at Mary's Kitchen, I'm scooped up, and it's 3 days until court, which is my bday. I figured out what was happening when OPD went to pick up the warrant abstract at their HQ b4 taking me to the county jail. The cops also knew it was a screwup, and let me call my probation officer while getting their paperwork and I had her call my house so they wouldn't think I absconded and throw out my stuff. Thanks, Juanita Zambrano, you looked out for me! Monday, go to Central court and court tells me there was a mistake, and I go "Yeah , I know", just like I have for the last 3 days to by bunkie, the west yard guests, and the cops. I get taken back to the farm, the deputy that surfed all the time, name escapes me, had me roll it up, walked me to dress out, cashier, and brought me back to ride into the main with a work crew doing PM Kitchens, all before the sun went down on Jan 25th. The bus driver, a deputy, pulled up on Grand in Santa Ana a block from the bus and train station, let me off, gave me my property, and went on to the Main jail. The normal procedure was you got processed for release late in the evening, and if you could get a ride to come out, they would let you go or you had to wait for the night kitchen crew to head to work at 2-3 am on a bus and you got released at the Main jail. I got back to Costa Mesa in time to get supper at my sober living at 6 pm, which is the mandatory attendance activity for that place, so I didn't have to account for being out overnight. The point is this: 1. It took 3 days to get to court, which was the only way to straighten out this screwup, but the cops either felt I rated special treatment due to a govt mistake, it was my bday or both, I didn't ask and they didn't say. I did what you do in custody, which is do what you are told by the deputies, if you have a question you open your mouth and ask respectfully. I can't speak to the present configuration at the Farm, but as a mental health court program and combat vet program participant, putting those prisoners at the Farm has got to be better than the Main or at Theo Lacey.

Mrs Torres was helpful, friendly and kind. Very nice lady. I highly recommend this location because…read morethe service is exceptional.

I was honestly very surprised by how smooth and easy my experience was at the Social Security…read moreoffice. They only allowed people with appointments inside, and if you didn't have one, they simply had you take a photo of their phone number to schedule an appointment. We arrived at 8:50 a.m., received our ticket at 8:54 a.m., were called to the window by 8:58 a.m., and were completely finished by 9:15 a.m. The appointment felt a little rushed only because the representative had another appointment right at 9:15, but everything we needed was still taken care of. I went in expecting to lose my entire day and wait for hours, but it turned out to be a really efficient and positive experience.

I'm so glad this Clerk Recorder Department is close to where I live. Normally going to get…read morepaperwork at government agencies takes a long time with long waits but this location was so easy and efficient. I needed to get birth certificate for my son. I filled out a form online first and when I showed up I checked in via a kiosk and was in and out of the place in 5 min! There is plenty of free parking as well. The building is also pretty, I saw people taking pics outside after they got their marriage certificate.

Very well organized office with great customer service. We came here for a wedding and everything…read morewas very fast and on time. No long lines and outside is beautiful for taking photos. Also, dont forget to get an appointment before walk in to this place. They also accept walk ins but appointments are recommended...

The Fountain Valley office was such a great experience. I had an appointment and completed my…read moreapplication online beforehand for a name change replacement card, and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the process, especially Mr. B! He made the experience quick, smooth, and stress-free.

I dropped of my Medicare Part B form on a Thursday, expecting the process to take weeks. Wednesday…read moremorning I got notice that I'm enrolled. I am so pleasantly surprised and appreciative of the speed!

Well, it's a great place to get lifeline phone as well, I've taken many people here for EBT, and…read moreassistance financially. This location, has been improving greatly, there was not much of a line today at all. This location compared to other locations, this location is very nice. I've been to other spots, taking people there for assistance, replacing Social Security cards, there are so many different benefits one can apply for if need be.

I went in today apply for health care , Chad was very helpful, anwer all my questions get us…read moremoving pretty quickly and help me to find the right person . I definitely recommend it, it's a very nice facility !! Kindly regards Katy

I cannot thank the team at the Santa Ana Social Security office enough -- especially Mr. Holiday!…read more My mother's Medicare application had been stuck for a very long time. We had gone to other offices and spent countless hours on the phone, but no one could figure out the problem. It was dragged on and on, and my mother and I were honestly at our wits' end. Today, Mr. Holiday helped us -- and he got it done. He was patient, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond. He took the time to understand what had gone wrong, explained everything clearly, and stayed with us until my mother's Medicare application was successfully completed. After all that frustration, we walked out of the office with a huge weight lifted off our shoulders. We are so grateful for his help and professionalism. If you have any Social Security or Medicare matters to take care of, I highly recommend the Santa Ana office -- and if you get Mr. Holiday, you're in great hands. Thank you so much, Mr. Holiday!

This is just information for general public - the form given by Social Security to collect a…read moredivorce certificate from the OC Clerk-Recorder at 601 N Ross St. is INCORRECT. The ONLY location to collect a divorce certificate is Divorce Court in Orange, across the street from the block. This coming from someone who works at the County Service Center, where the Clerk-Recorder office is located :) Thank you!!

Just went in this afternoon to add a location for my Seller's Permit. The employees were all…read morefriendly and very helpful. Nice, clean, quiet office and not much of a wait. I have been to this office a few times and have always had the same experience, GREAT!!! I know some people like to complain about government employees but all I have to say is if you greet people with a smile and be reasonable then you will typically get treated with an equal amount of respect, a genuine willingness to help and the outcome will be positive. On the other hand, if you are experiencing "very rude" employees, perhaps you need to look at yourself and ask what you might be doing to illicit such a rude behavior. I have found that some people, inadvertently via their own negative attitude (whether they realize it or not) simply invite rude behavior and could learn a thing or two by staying positive, calm and first seeking to understand before they make their final judgement.

Don't bother to come to the Irvine location bc they have already moved to Santa Ana. Came today and…read moredespite google still reflecting they are "open" until 5pm at the Irvine location, it's wrong!! Security said it's been a couple of months that they moved out from the Irvine location, so I came here for nothing. I have posted the picture with the new address as a reference.

people give the workers here a bad wrap but truth is they deal with a bunch of rude disorderly…read morehomeless ppl who come unprepared and get mad and make a scene if they dont get what they want.. my worker E. Vasquez is on top of my difficult case and answers her phone or calls back quickly. i understand some workers can be difficult but i kind of get why.. the web site is super helpful tho benifitscal.com

Everyone hates their job, which is frustrating because it affects their ability to help and provide…read morethese services to people whom are in need. Their supervisor included. Wish they had more training and therapy offered for workers !!