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24 <br />InterFaith Council provided emergency assistance to <br />1,480 individuals in 1990 and 1,776 in 1991, a 20% <br />increase. Some of these clients received aid more than one <br />time. (Source: Jodi Flick, IFC Social Services) <br />Orange Congregations in Mission saw their Samaritan <br />Relief caseload increase 370% from 1,400 individuals in <br />1990 to 5,199 in 1991. They could not meet all requests <br />for assistance. (Source: Anita Langan, OCIM) <br />MENTAL HEALTH <br />The primary need for mentally ill adults is for an <br />increase in the number of case managers available to <br />provide support for problems in daily living. <br />There is an unmet need for transitional housing and <br />independent living programs. <br />Also, an inadequate supply of counseling services is <br />available for low /moderate income people. (Source: Tom <br />Maynard, OPC Mental Health) <br />SUBSTANCE ABUSE <br />Local law enforcement officials estimate that 50 -75% <br />of reported assaults involve at least one person using <br />drugs, usually alcohol. Many property crimes are related <br />to the need to acquire money to purchase more drugs. High <br />school students reported that alcohol abuse is often <br />associated with date rape. <br />The Task Force on Reducing Violent Crime and Illegal <br />Drug Abuse identified a need for more detoxification <br />services, a half -way house for men, a half -way house for <br />women with children, and transitional housing between detox <br />and residential treatment, as well as after the half -way <br />house experience. (Source: Report of the Task Force on <br />Reducing Violent Crime and Illegal Drug Use) <br />TRANSPORTA ION <br />With their central routing services,'the Coordinated <br />Agency Transportation system is enhancing both time - sharing <br />and ride - sharing services for a variety of agencies and <br />populations throughout Orange County. (Source: Jerry <br />Passmore, Coordinated Agency Transportation /Department on <br />Aging) <br />4 <br />