Andrew Do was absent for all but two of the 12 meetings in the year after he joined the panel last February. The rules say he should have been removed after four missed meetings. But the supervisors are considering exempting Do from the rules.
Tag: mental health
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
OC’s Rise in Suicides Largest Among Major U.S. Counties
Since the late 1990s, Orange County has had the largest suicide-rate increase among the nation’s 20 most-populous counties, according to a Voice of OC analysis of federal suicide data. County leaders are taken aback by figures.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Undergoing Sea Change in Approach to Child Abuse Prevention
Historically, Orange County children suffering from abuse and neglect would likely end up in a group home. But now county officials are working to keep them in family environments.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
Supervisors Get an Earful on County Mental Health System Deficiencies
More than 130 people showed up to a hearing organized by supervisors Andrew Do and Lisa Bartlett, with many describing a mental health system that is dysfunctional. But others expressed a sense of hope about its potential.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County to Hold Hearing on Mental Health Services
In a move that’s being welcomed by public health advocates, two Orange County supervisors are inviting the public to help them identify problems with the county’s massive array of mental health services.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
OC Supervisors to Take Closer Look at Mental Health Issues
Following grand jury and media reports on problems in how mental health services are funded and delivered in the county, supervisors have formed an ad-hoc committee to examine the issue.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Stashing Mental Health Cash While Needs Go Unmet
As many mental health services in Orange County suffer the consequences of chronic underfunding, the county has built up about $220 million in unspent taxpayer money that California voters specifically earmarked for expanding mental health services.
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Supervisors Lambast County Staff for Lack of Outreach at Civic Center
Sharp words from the dais follow an opinion column in Voice of OC that condemned supervisors for doing little to alleviate suffering among the homeless population.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories, Uncategorized
Report Reveals Harsh Realities Facing OC Veterans
A first-of-its-kind study shows shockingly high rates of mental illness, joblessness and homelessness among recent vets; and a lack of resources for them on a variety of levels.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Orange County Adopts Laura’s Law
OC is state’s largest county to adopt court-ordered outpatient mental health treatment. Hearing marked by outpouring of emotional testimony.
