Officials in Orange County, California, have launched three different campaigns to help residents with mental illness or substance abuse issues get the help they need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) announced that it’s dedicating $2.4 million to programs that target high-risk groups for suicide, such as middle-aged men and alienated youth. The campaigns are designed to help these groups overcome stigmas that keep them from seeking help, and raise awareness of available resources for mental health and substance abuse issues.
