mental health

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Mental health care has become a critical focus within the Orange County jail system. In 2021, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department established the Behavioral Health Bureau to address the increasing need for mental health services among individuals in custody. This specialized bureau works in close partnership with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) and other regional providers to deliver comprehensive behavioral health support to inmates housed in county correctional facilities.

Inmates experiencing behavioral or psychiatric crises now have access to a wide range of professional services, including:

• Crisis intervention counseling
   
• Psychiatric medication management
   
• Suicide prevention and risk monitoring
   
• Behavioral health evaluations
   
• Referral and coordination with external treatment programs
   

These mental health services are designed to promote safety, emotional stability, and rehabilitation while individuals remain in custody.

• Intake Release Center (IRC) – Santa Ana, CA
   
• Theo Lacy Facility – Orange, CA
   
• Central Men’s Jail – Santa Ana, CA
   
• Central Women’s Jail – Santa Ana, CA
   

Each of these correctional facilities is staffed with behavioral health professionals trained to assess and manage mental health concerns around the clock.

If you are concerned about the mental health of an inmate currently housed in an Orange County jail, you can request assistance or additional support by contacting:

Orange County Correctional Health Services
Phone: (714) 647-4158 / (855) 625-4657

For more detailed information on mental health advocacy and available resources, download the official brochure here: