Orange County is embracing a new approach to break the cycle of mental illness, addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.
 
On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a system of care that incorporates enhanced mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and vocational training into its criminal justice system.
 

(October 17, 2019) - Orange County is improving mental health services and expanding training for how law enforcement should handle psychiatric emergencies.
 

Sunday, October 27 at 9:00 AM at Mile Square Park

Orange County is providing patients with access to vital medical care and health screening services at a free community health fair.
 
On Sunday, October 27, Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do – in conjunction with the non-profit Vietnamese Physicians Association of Southern California – will provide free cancer screenings, flu shots, vision exams, medication assistance, prescription glasses for kids, and other health services.
 

Santa Ana, Calif.—Orange County is seeking help from patients, providers, and non-profit organizations to address the community’s greatest health care needs. The effort is supported with $6.1 million in new community grants available to community groups with innovative health care solutions.
 

Orange, CA (December 6, 2018) – At the urging of Supervisor Andrew Do, Orange County’s Medi-Cal Health Plan, CalOptima, allocated $11.4 million to the County’s first county-operated mental health facility in Orange.

In March 2018, the County of Orange purchased the property at 265 Anita Street for $7.8 Million to create a wellness facility focused on access to mental, behavioral health, and substance abuse services.

Santa Ana, California – The Superior Court ruled in favor of Orange County to stop the state-approved needle giveaway.  

Santa Ana, California – Fewer people in Orange County will go hungry.

IRVINE, Calif. – November 15, 2018 – Federal and local housing leaders, including Neal Rackleff, Assistant Secretary, Planning and Development at U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Chairman Andrew Do, Orange County Board of Supervisors, Susan B.

Santa Ana, California – Orange County is closer to achieving its goal of building 2,700 new permanent supportive housing units for the homeless.