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Drug Abuse Prevention and Mental Health Resources for unstable times

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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

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Submitted by Cristina Gramling on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:24 pm

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I want to express my appreciation for Mission Viejo's initiative of sharing local and national resources available to the ones in need of support to their mental health. Unfortunately, many of us still feel ashamed to look for help when they feel extreme anxiety, depression or any other kind of mental illness. A public policy of raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health is huge! ASK FOR HELP if you need...YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! : ) : ) : )

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