Proponents of the measure say it’s a critical step to curb substance abuse and mental health issues while building more housing for homeless people. Critics say it exacerbates group homes and shifts funding from counties to the state.
Tag: Orange County Drug Rehabilitation
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
OC and Costa Mesa Partner on Shelter Beds, Drug Treatment
As part of a statewide initiative, the County of Orange and Costa Mesa officials are trying to help people struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues get off the street as a controversial court program rolls out.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Officials Object to State’s Approval of Needle Exchange Program
The Harm Reduction Institute’s executive director says the program will make it easier for people to dispose of needles and get new, clean syringes two days a week – cutting down on discarded needles.
