Annual Report FY 2022-2023

Expanding our reach for those in crisis The Sheriff’s Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (BHB) is specifically tasked to provide outreach to some of the most vulnerable populations in our community, including those with mental health disorders, those experiencing homelessness and those with substance use disorders. BHB deputies balance enforcement activities to keep our communities safe with connecting those in need with services. Through case management and follow-up services in partnership with certified healthcare clinicians, they serve as the experts to reach those in crisis. In FY '22-'23, the Sheriff’s Department received funding from the Orange County Board of Supervisors to add additional deputies to the team, expanding the opportunity for us to help more people and better safeguard the communities we serve.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

BHB contacted more than 1,500 individuals

experiencing homelessness

orange county sheriff’s department

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