The Suicide Prevention Services program is available to individuals of all ages who 1) are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts, 2) have attempted suicide and may be living with depression, 3) are concerned about a loved one possibly attempting suicide, and/or 4) are coping with the loss...

The Behavioral Health Training Services (BHTS) department works to address occupational community-based shortages in the public behavioral health system. It is funded by the Workforce, Education and Training (WET) component of MHSA and is focused on training staff members with the necessary skill sets to provide services in accordance with...

Policies Open for Public Comment Policy / Letter Comment Period Comment Form Policy 510.00 (DRAFT) / Letter 09/01/2023 through 10/20/2023 @ 3:00PM Policy 510.00 - Comment Submission Form Policy 645.00 (DRAFT) / Letter 09/01/2023 through 10/20/2023 @ 3:00PM Policy 645.00 - Comment Submission Form

The Office of Vital Records provides in-person services to Funeral Establishments by appointment only. Click here for instructions

CARE is a new civil process established to allow counties to focus on serving persons with untreated mental illness and provide behavioral health services. CARE Act connects a person struggling with untreated schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders with a court-ordered Care Plan for up to 12 months. Services provided...

Children may get sick more easily from harmful chemicals in our homes and in the environment. Learn how you can limit your child’s contact with harmful chemicals. Pesticides Pesticides are chemicals used to kill unwanted things like insects, weeds, rats, and more. Pesticides are found in products like bug sprays...

Drowning is the leading cause of death and disability in California for children under 5 years of age. Approximately 60 children ages 5 years old and under lose their lives to drowning each year. California Department of Developmental Services (DSS) data shows that 52 children per year survive but are disabled because...

Santa Ana Families Improve the Walking Conditions Around Fremont Elementary School and El Salvador Park The Need: Challenge Within Orange County (OC), Fremont Elementary School falls in the top 10% of schools for bike and pedestrian injuries (Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System). Families have expressed concerns about traffic and personal...

Did you know that walking to school is one of the easiest ways for students and parents to get daily physical activity?  Plus it’s lots of fun!  A Walking School Bus is an organized group of students that safely walks to school together with adult supervision. Similar to a carpool...