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If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric emergency call 9-1-1 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.
CLICK HERE FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCES
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To find Mental Health services in Riverside County contact the
Community Access and Referral, Evaluation, and Support Line
(CARES) at 1-800-706-7500
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"Providing Help / Empowering Recovery" |
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WELCOME!
Welcome to Riverside County Department of Mental Health! Whether you have come here to learn more about personal wellness, to seek recovery support or services for you or a loved one, or to better understand Department resources, we commend you for taking this step to create the solution or life that you envision. When a person struggles with unwanted or troubling thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, the first challenge is sometimes acknowledging the need for support and recognizing existing strengths in the face of often overwhelming doubt. There can be a stigma to seeking help; a stigma that often becomes just as challenging as the problem itself. Seeking and asking for help is usually the first acknowledgment of strength as it demonstrates the personal power necessary to create change.
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PUBLIC NOTICES
MHSA Supportive Housing Project
The Department of Mental Health is planning to apply for MHSA housing funds in connection with the development of 15 units of MHSA supportive housing located within an affordable housing project.
The name of the project is Perris Family Apartments, a multi-family affordable housing project located in the City of Perris, in Riverside County, California. Perris Family Apartments will contain 15 supportive housing units for TAY, adults and older adults. It is being developed by Coachella Valley Housing Coalition. A Development Description and Supportive Services Chart have been prepared in connection with this project.
The development of the proposed supportive housing units at Perris Family Apartments is consistent with the Riverside County Department of Mental Health CSS Plan.
The Department of Mental Health is seeking public input and feedback regarding Perris Family Apartments. Please use the Feedback Forms to provide comments and responses. Click the link for the Perris Family Apartments Feedback Form. The public comment and review period for Perris Family Apartments will end on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
Posted on 03/27/12
MHSA Annual Plan Update
Riverside County is proud to introduce the MHSA Annual Plan Update to its Community Stakeholders and Collaborative Partners. The intent is to provide you with a progress report of each of the primary components of the MHSA: Community Services and Supports, Prevention and Early Intervention, Workforce/Education and Training, Capital Facilities/Technology and Innovation.
The information compiled in this Plan Update is twofold: an Implementation Update for FY10/11 activities and programs and a Forecast of Anticipated Goals for FY12/13. The reason for this twofold process is that FY10/11 represents the last full year of data available to the Department, as we are currently implementing our FY11/12 programs. This posting is in accordance with MHSA regulations which requires County Mental Health Departments to submit a three-year Program and Expenditure Plan and update it on an annual basis.
The Department is seeking feedback on this FY12/13 Plan Update from any and all Community Stakeholders, Collaborative Partners and Interested Parties. Please click the Feedback Form to submit comments regarding the Plan Update. Please submit your feedback on this form by Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Forms can be mailed to: Riverside County Department of Mental Health, MHSA Administration, PO Box 7549, MS #3810, Riverside, CA 92513; or sent via e-mail to: MHSA@rcmhd.org; or by fax to 951-955-7205.
Posted on 03/05/12
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OUR MISSION
The Riverside County Department of Mental Health (RCDMH) exists to provide effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive community-based services to adults, older adults, and children who have or are at risk of developing mental illnesses or substance abuse problems; as well as to individuals on conservatorship. We strive to provide consumers with services that will empower them to achieve and maintain their own recovery goals and personal wellness. On our website, there is a wealth of information about mental health and the programs offered by RCDMH. If you have any suggestions about the content of this website, please email MHWEB@rcmhd.org.
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OUR VISION
RCDMH believes and promotes that people can and do recover from mental illness. Recovery does not necessarily mean that someone is "cured" and is not limited to just the absence of symptoms, but rather that the individual has created the purposeful path that leads him or her to a meaningful, productive and fulfilling life beyond a mental health diagnosis. It is about regaining, and frequently discovering, who you are and who you were meant to be. The Department of Mental Health's vision is to provide services that reflect our consumers' own pictures of their recovery and to empower them in their journeys towards fulfilling lives. Consumers' visions for their recovery include:
- Having safe, stable, and a comfortable living environment
- Engaging in chosen, productive, daily activities (work, school, personal interests)
- Being safe in the community and out of trouble with the law
- Being connected and involved with family, peers and the community
- Not being incapacitated by internal stress, or drug or alcohol use
The degree to which we help consumers meet their criteria for successful recovery is a measurement of the Department’s success in fulfilling its own vision.
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SERVICES
RCDMH is comprised of three major programs: Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Services and the Public Guardian’s Office. We are administratively divided into three geographic regions: Western (metropolitan Riverside), Mid-County (Hemet, Temecula, Perris, Lake Elsinore and environs) and Desert (Banning, Palm Springs, Indio, Blythe and environs). |
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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT (MHSA)
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), formerly known as Proposition 63, was approved by California voters to provide a 1% tax on personal income over $1 million in order to expand and transform the county mental health service system. It became effective on January 01, 2005. As a result of the funding, the Department is transforming its existing Mental Health System into one that is more recovery, wellness and resilience oriented. The Act addresses a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention and service needs and provides for the necessary infrastructure, technology and training elements that will effectively support this system transformation. The 5 MHSA Components are:
1.Community Services & Support (CSS)
2. Workforce Education & Training (WET)
3. Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI)
4. Capital Facilities & Technology
5. Innovation
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RCDMH LAUNCHES “IT’S UP TO US” MEDIA SUICIDE PREVENTION AND STIGMA REDUCTION CAMPAIGN
The goal of the “It’s Up to Us” campaign is to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness, prevent suicide and reduce stigma and discrimination associated with those experiencing mental health issues. One in four adults and one in five children suffer from a mental health disorder, and fortunately more than 80% of people affected can recover and lead active and healthy lives with the appropriate treatment. Through increasing community awareness and education, the Department believes it can reduce barriers and increase individuals’ ability to reach out for the help they need. It’s up to all of us to speak up, and step up for those who are experiencing mental health problems. To learn more about the campaign visit the website http://www.up2riverside.org/ or click on the “It’s UP to US” image.
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DARE TO BE AWARE 10th ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE
The Dare to be Aware Youth Conference, presented annually by the Riverside County Department of Mental Health, opened its doors on Wednesday morning, November 16th to 1,000 teenagers from across Riverside County who come to learn about mental health and overcoming the challenges of adolescence. Starting in 2002 with 100 participants, the conference has grown steadily and is now held in the Riverside Convention Center. Now in its 10th year, the Dare to be Aware Youth Conference presents a powerful curriculum of current topics and hands-on activities that engage young people in discussions about issues that impact their daily lives. This year’s workshop topics include teen dating and making healthy choices, suicide prevention and awareness, identifying depression and gang awareness, among many others. The theme of the conference is “I decide. I change. I lead.” This simple, declarative statement of intent drives the design of the conference and anchors the purpose in providing young people with the awareness and skills that will help them understand mental illness and make a difference in the lives and in the lives of their friends.
Click here to view the biographies of this years presenters and materials distributed at the conference. |
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Stigma Reduction
Campaign
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