Mission Viejo: Drug Abuse Prevention And Mental Health Resources For Unstable Times

Press release from the City of Mission Viejo:

June 8, 2020

With the national unrest and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City is reminding new graduates, young adults and others feeling anxious that resources are available to help combat drug abuse and depression.

The following numbers can provide direct support to folks in need:

OC Links – County Information & Referral Services

855-625-4657
http://www.ochealthinfo.com/bhs/about/nit/oclinks - LIVE CHAT

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

OC “Warm” line: 714-991-6412
https://www.nami.org

Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

24-hour 800-662-4357
https://www.samhsa.gov

Straight Talk Counseling and Wellness Centers

714-828-2000
http://www.straighttalkcounseling.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- Orange County

Crisis # 800-273-8255
https://afsp.org/chapter/orange-county

In addition, Just Think Twice, a section of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), posted a valuable article on the latest research on drug use and brain development.

https://www.justthinktwice.gov/drugs

This press release was produced by the City of Mission Viejo. The views expressed here are the author’s own.