DBSA South Bay

DBSA East Long Beach

DBSA Riverside County

DBSA South Orange County

Orange County Health Care Agency MHSA (Mental Health Services Act - Proposition 63) (714) 667-5620

In early November 2004, California voters passed Proposition 63, the Mental Health Services Act , (MHSA) with 53.4% of the vote. Now, through the provisions of the MHSA, the challenges become the opportunities to fund a community mental health system that adequately meets the needs of children, adults, and older adults with serious mental illness and reduces the long-term adverse impact resulting from untreated serious mental illness.

Orange County Psychiatric Society Office : (714) 978-3016
Referrals: (714) 978-0147

The Orange County Psychiatric Society, a district branch of the American Psychiatric Association, represents over 220 psychiatrists. Psychiatrists are the primary mental health advocates for quality patient care. The organization works to improve public awareness of mental illness and increase financial support of psychiatric care. Among other things, the Website contains Referral lists of both Orange County Psychiatrists and Orange County Hospitals with Psychiatric Units.

2-1-1 Orange County's mission is to provide a comprehensive information and referral system that links Orange County residents to community health and human services and support.Every hour of every day, someone needs essential services--from securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent to finding treatment for substance abuse.

Often times, many people go without necessary and readily available services because they do not know where to find the services or how to choose the most appropriate agency to meet their needs. As a result of 2-1-1 Orange County's efficient and effective information and referral service the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has designated 2-1-1 Orange County the lead agency for the Orange County 2-1-1 calling system. 2-1-1 is the equivalent of 9-1-1 but for human services referrals. It is federally designated, but must be locally funded.

National Alliance for Mental Illness - National Organization NAMI's National Helpline (1-800-950-6264)

NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. NAMI members and friends work to fulfill our mission by providing support, education, and advocacy.

National Alliance for Mental Illness - Orange County Organization NAMI OC Office: (714) 544-8488

NAMI Orange County is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with a membership of over 400 and is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI California

NAMI Orange County conducts free educational programs, meetings and support groups throughout the entire county addressing every aspect of mental health. Please take a few minutes to browse through our web site to learn more about our many free programs, educational meetings, support groups and advocacy we provide for those families and clients dealing with the affects of mental illness.

NAMI Orange County publishes a monthly newsletter called "The Bridge Builder" providing the latest local, state and national news.

"Hazelden" is he world's largest publisher of Recovery Oriented material. Here's a bit of recovery trivia for you. The "Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous" was written in the "Den" of one of the first Female members of A.A. She also was the "Editor" of the first edition. Guess what her first name was! Is this true fact? - frankly we don't know , but that is the story told to explain where this company got its name.