Body About this Dashboard Intentional self-harm and suicide continue to be a public health concern in Orange County, California and impacting the well-being of our community members. This dashboard shows suicide and self-harm data in Orange County and can be used for raising community awareness and planning and implementing suicide prevention...

Body MEETINGS All OCHCA Behavioral Health Advisory Board meetings and Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board meetings are open to the public. Study Meetings Every 2nd Wednesday All meetings are held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted Unless otherwise noted, meetings will take place at: Health Care Agency 405 W...

Body Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol misuse, and hopelessness can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime. And OC Links is the first place to call for help with any of them. OC Links is a free and confidential telephone and online chat service that connects Orange County residents to...

Body About Us The purpose of Environmental Health is to protect public health and promote the well being of all Orange County residents, workers, and visitors. Environmental Health is a regulatory agency and relies heavily on education and persuasion in fulfilling its legal responsibilities. Our Vision To serve the public by...

Body Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention , addresses the role that nutrition plays in preventing lead from being absorbed into the body and empowers families to offer...

Body There is no safe level of lead. Even small amount of lead can cause learning and behavior problems for children. Some of these health problems can last a lifetime, including brain and nervous system damage, slow growth and development, and hearing and speech problems. Children with lead poisoning do not...

Body How do I get tested for lead? Ask your healthcare provider for a blood lead test if you have health insurance. Some employers also offer periodic testing for employees who are exposed to lead on the job. Do NOT use filter paper testing for blood leaf testing. Children under 6...

Body Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) The Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs provide intensive outpatient services to adults living with a serious mental illness who are unserved or underserved, and may be homeless or at risk of homelessness, involved in the criminal justice system and/or are frequent users of inpatient...