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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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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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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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MHSA Annual Update FY 13/14
The Riverside County Department of Mental Health is posting the DRAFT FY13/14 MHSA Plan Update. The Plan Update is the mechanism used by Counties to inform Stakeholders of progress and to request funds for MHSA programs and components. Counties can request funding for previously approved programs, propose new programs, consolidate programs, or terminate programs. At this time, Riverside County is not requesting any new programs, but is requesting funding for previously approved programs only.
Please note that the Plan Update describes already approved programs, target populations, and services. A Progress Report for program activities in FY11/12 is also incorporated in the Update. The Department will continue to update Community Stakeholders on progress and outcome information for MHSA programs as reports become available. This includes circulation, review, and feedback from the MHSA Planning Committees, Mental Health Board, and Community Stakeholders.
The Department is seeking feedback on the FY13/14 Plan Update from any and all Community Stakeholders and interested parties. Please click the Feedback Form to submit comments regarding the Plan Update. All comments must be received by Noon, Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
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SERVICES
RCDMH is comprised of three major programs: Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse Services and the Public Guardian’s Office. These programs provide prompt, efficient, professional, culturally competent services throghout the county.
RCDMH is 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). These regions have several service locations enabling the programs to provide prompt community-based services to consumers. In addition, there are specialty services such as crisis, placement, and hospital services that are provided centrally that serve consumers from across the county.
To view the Department of Mental Health’s Guide to Services, which provides information on the sites and services in each region of Riverside County, please click here.
Departamento de Salud Mental del Condado Riverside Guía de Servicios
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mental Health Services: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Substance Abuse Services: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Closed on Friday
Public Guardian's Office: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. & Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To view a detailed list of the hours of operation for RCDMH programs click here.
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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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"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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DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH needs your input on our website
We want our websites to better meet your needs and are asking for your help.
Please complete the surveys below:
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Stigma Reduction
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