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QUALITY HEALTH FOR ALL

Our Community. Our Commitment.

Welcome to the OC Health Care Agency

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Accredited 2016 Reaccredited 2024

OC Health Care Agency Highlights

Health Referral Phone Line

For support in connecting with a local provider or resources, the Health Referral Line is available for assistance.

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OC Links

OC Links provides 24/7 information & linkage to any of the OC Health Care Agency's Behavioral Health Services programs ranging from prevention to crisis response via phone/chat.

OC Navigator

Find help in Orange County by connecting with health, wellness, and other resources.

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2024-26 OC CHIP Report

This important health improvement plan has been posted for Public Comment. We value your input on this vital community supported health outcomes initiative.

Care Act

Learn about this new civil process serving persons with untreated mental illness (schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders).

Conditions of Children Report

The 30th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County studies four interdependent focus areas: Good Health, Economic Well-Being, Educational Achievement and Safe...

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Behavioral Health Integrated Plan (BHIP)

Behavioral Health Integrated Plan (BHIP) is to transform the public Behavioral Health System to create a culturally competent system that promotes recovery/wellness for adults and...

Triple P Online

FREE parenting program for parents/caregivers of children ages 0-12 & teens. Access tools to communicate better, navigate emotional issues & equip your kids to handle life's...

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View/Register through DHCS

View licensed or certified substance use disorder programs, or register your own, through the Department of Health Care Services.

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Stay connected to important news, health information and engaging conversation by following HCA on social media today.

Accredited 2016 Reaccredited 2024

The OC Health Care Agency works every day to help keep our community healthy and safe. We monitor diseases, provide vaccines, check that our food is safe to eat, and track water quality to protect public health. We also share helpful information so people can stay informed and take care of themselves. Our programs support families, children, and older adults. We’re here for people facing mental health or substance use challenges, and we make sure individuals in our jails and youth facilities receive the health care they need. Our goal is simple: to support the health and well‑being of everyone in Orange County.

Health Corner

We’re pleased to feature the medical doctors of the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) who share insights and expertise on health and wellness matters that affect you and your family.

Behavioral Health and Wellness

Behavioral Health Services supports mental wellness and substance use services that are kind, respectful and offer hope and healing. Learn more..

Healthy OC Newsletter

Our Healthy OC newsletter offers information and resources to help our community care for physical and mental wellness. See current publication…

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The OC Health Care Agency is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources....

SERVICES

We ensure program compliance and improve quality of care for citizens of Orange County.

PROVIDERS & PARTNERS

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Headlines

OC Sheriff Partners with the OC Health Care Agency to Refine Crisis Response Program

July 22, 2026

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), is refining its crisis call diversion program to better serve those experiencing behavioral health disorders. In March 2024, Sheriff’s Department dispatchers began triaging non-violent and...

Infectious Measles Case in an Orange County Juvenile Community urged to ensure immunity

July 21, 2026

(Santa Ana, CA) – As reported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health earlier today, a measles case was confirmed in a juvenile now residing in Orange County. The case arrived at LAX on 7/16/26 after living abroad. The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Communicable Disease Control Division...

OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY ISSUES OCEAN WATER CLOSURE

July 2, 2026

(Santa Ana, CA) –   The OC Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has closed one quarter (0.25) miles upcoast to one quarter (0.25) miles downcoast of Anita Street at Thalia Beach in the City of Laguna Beach. The spill of approximately 2000 gallons was caused by a malfunction of a force...

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MOU

MOU between CalOptima Health and the OC Health Care Agency

General MOU between CalOptima Health and HCA, executed 02/14/2025 - PDF
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MOU between Kaiser Permanente and the OC Health Care Agency

General MOU between Kaiser Permanente and HCA, executed 10/27/2025- PDF
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