Community Meeting Addresses Alcohol and Drug Issues

(Santa Ana) – To hear public concerns and suggestions for alcohol and drug treatment or prevention services in Orange County, the public is invited to attend a community meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hall of Administration, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room located at 10 Civic Center Plaza in Santa Ana.

This event is sponsored by the Orange County Alcohol & Drug Advisory Board. The meeting will provide an open forum for consumers, family members, providers and interested community members to voice their thoughts, concerns and/or pose questions about alcohol and drug services in the County.

“We hope that consumers, family members and others interested in alcohol and drug abuse services will take this opportunity to share their ideas and concerns with us, “ said Mark Refowitz, Health Care Agency Deputy Director for Behavioral Health Services. “This community meeting will help us identify opportunities to better serve the people of Orange County.”

The event is open at no cost to all community members interested in providing comments and suggestions regarding alcohol and drug services in the County. For more information about the community meeting, please call (714) 834-5481.

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