Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in recognition of this, many programs at the OC Health Care Agency facilitate activities, events and a mental health awareness campaign throughout the month of May to raise awareness and share mental health resources and information throughout Orange County.
To access our calendar of upcoming mental health awareness events facilitated by the Orange County Health Care Agency and our community partners, follow the link below.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and, in recognition of this, the Office of Wellness and Suicide Prevention facilitates ongoing events and campaigns throughout the month to share suicide prevention resources and information throughout Orange County.
To access our calendar of upcoming community events, facilitated by the Orange County Health Care Agency and our community partners, follow the link below.
LIGHT UP HOPE OC September 5-11, 2023
The OC Healthcare Agency will be “lighting up hope” to recognize suicide prevention month in September by lighting the Orange County Administration North (CAN) Building in teal and purple, the colors for suicide prevention. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children 10-14 and young adults 25-34. But suicide is preventable and shining a light on this difficult topic and sparking meaningful conversations helps to save lives by raising awareness.
The 2023 Light Up Hope OC program will also include advertising and promotion on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube as well as in language advertising in several Vietnamese and Spanish language publications and media outlets. If you or a loved one are in need of hope, call 9-8-8 immediately for a 24-hour response.
