Mental Health Assistance Services - City of Santa Ana

Summary: The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) is a Santa Ana-based government agency serving Orange County, California. It focuses on protecting and promoting community health through preventive public health services and coordination with public and private partners. Key areas include behavioral health services, mental health care, addiction services, communicable disease control, public health clinics, environmental health, and emergency medical services. The agency emphasizes planning for growing, diverse populations and supports both individual services and population health. Notable leadership related to Behavioral Health includes the Director of Behavioral Health and related service chiefs. For behavioral health inquiries, the HCA provides resources and programs via its Public Health Services and Behavioral Health divisions and has engaged in community outreach and events (e.g., workshops for families, students, and educators).

CalOptima provides publicly funded health insurance and integrated care for low-income residents in Orange County, including Santa Ana. The organization administers plans for adults, children, seniors, and people with disabilities, with a focus on whole-person care and care coordination. Key roles include medical and behavioral health leadership, and services span behavioral health integration, community health programs, and Covered California plans. CalOptima operates from its Orange County headquarters and serves a large member base through multiple local offices. If you’re seeking Behavioral Health Services specifically in Santa Ana, CalOptima can connect eligible members to behavioral health care providers, care coordination, and member liaison support within the CalOptima network. For detailed Santa Ana behavioral health offerings, contact CalOptima Member Services or visit their website to locate in-network behavioral health providers and program options.