Body OC’s first graduate shared, “I’ve never completed a program like this before. I’m proud of myself.” When an individual graduates from the CARE Act program, that milestone represents more than personal success – it reflects the strength of Interagency collaboration and HCA’s shared commitment to addressing behavioral health challenges in... Links in this section relate to Body

Body After a local mom was called to meet with her son’s elementary school principal for the fifth time due to anger outbursts, the school contacted OC Links for a mobile crisis response. The Mobile Crisis Team responding helped link the youth to outpatient mental health services. Through participation in the... Links in this section relate to Body

Body (Orange, CA) – A bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who may have had physical contact with the bat or saw someone else having contact with the bat is asked to call...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – The GKN Aerospace hazardous material incident in Garden Grove is transitioning out of the emergency response phase. Beginning Friday, May 29, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) as the County’s Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) will take the lead as the oversight authority for site cleanup...

Body Each May, we recognize two important observances that highlight how our community can stay safe, prepared, and supported: Trauma Injury Prevention Month and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. When woven together, these observances remind us that preventing injuries and ensuring rapid, skilled emergency response are essential parts of a healthy...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – Cleanup activities related to the GKN Aerospace facility incident in Garden Grove are continuing under the oversight of Unified Command including the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD and GKN Aerospace. Between Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from the...

Body The first “State of Health in Orange County” focused on health trends and priorities in Orange County; local challenges, initiatives and progress; opportunities to advance health in OC; and a vision for building healthier, more resilient communities. The overall message is “Safeguarding Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility.” You can watch... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Health Advisory to raise awareness of cyclosporiasis due to a large increase in domestically acquired disease in multiple states. CDC’s national surveillance page provides state level data on cases acquired in the U.S. and can be found here . HCA Communicable... Links in this section relate to Body

Body For Immediate Help If the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support and resources to people or loved ones of those in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress...

Body The recent devastation caused by the Los Angeles County fires and the Venezuela earthquakes serve as a reminder that disasters can happen anywhere, at any time, and can have tragic impacts on the lives of those affected. They also highlight the importance of preparing for a disaster to help mitigate...