Mental Health Resources

A recent study shows suicide rates among young people have continued to soar in recent years. The suicide rate for 15- to 24-year-olds climbed to its highest point in 2017 since 2000. This highlights the importance of mental health, especially in teens.

Here are some mental health resources:

Commercial

Commercial Insurance: Please refer to the back of the patient’s insurance card for the mental health referral phone number/process.

Mild-Moderate Services needed:

CalOptima Behavioral Health: 1-855-877-3885. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for members seeking outpatient mental health services.

Moderate-Severe Services needed:

OC Links: 1-855-OC-Links or 1-855-625-4657. Provides telephone and online support for
anyone seeking information or linkage to any of the Health Care Agency’s Behavioral Health Services.

Orange County Mental Health Plan Access Line: 1-800-723-8641. Specialty mental health and/or substance use services. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA): Information on county resources

Emergency Services:

If this is a life-threatening emergency: Dial 911

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741-741. Free text support for people in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Didi Hirsch Suicide Crisis Hotline: 1-877-727-4747. Crisis prevention hotline, over-the-phone suicide prevention services: Available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Assessment Team (CAT): 1-866-830-6011 or 1-714-517-6353. CAT provides crisis evaluations for children and adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis, such as self-harm, suicidal thoughts, harm to others, and aggressive behaviors. Provides services in the home, school, and community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.