Orange County Emergency Medical Services An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device used when someone is experiencing certain types of cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death, the heart’s electrical activity is disorganized and there is no effective pumping of blood. An AED is capable of recognizing...

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...

Services for the Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program Residential costs are paid through the foster care system, and the HCA contracts with the STRTP facilities to provide Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to eligible youth and NMDs placed under the Assembly Bill 403 mandate. All referrals to the program are...

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...