Mission: We ignite social change by educating Orange County to recognize relationship violence as an issue that threatens everyone, advocating for those affected by abuse, extending a safe place for victims, and empowering survivors on their journey of healing.
Vision: We are committed to a future in which every person and family in Orange County experiences safe, healthy relationships and lives free of fear.
VALUES:
Diversity: We embrace different perspectives and the lived experiences of others.
Respect: We recognize dignity as a basic human right.
Curiosity: We cultivate an appetite for knowledge and understanding.
Ingenuity: We actively work to create original and inventive solutions to further our mission.
Individuality: We call on the unique gifts of others for igniting social change.
Our Story: In 1981, four women founded Human Options and gave life to a vision focused on ensuring people could feel safe in their own home. Forty years later, the organization is at the forefront of a collective county-wide response to those threatened by abuse in Orange County.