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6 | May 2017 <br />Non-English speaking residents <br />and K-12 Students in Orange <br />County have one major thing <br />in common: a concerning lack of access <br />to mental health care. <br />It is crucial to prioritize making sure <br />that everyone in Orange County has <br />adequate access to the care they need, <br />Orange County Commissioner Renee <br />Price said. <br />“For the sake of equity and humanity, <br />we should know where the gaps exist, to <br />what extent is exists and then design ways <br />and means to address the gap,” she said. <br />A gap in mental health care access <br />among certain demographics was <br />brought to light recently when the <br />Orange County Department of Health <br />submitted a report to the Orange <br />County Board of Commissioners <br />identifying mental health care access as <br />a leading cause of concern in the county. <br />“We work closely with many <br />community nonprofits, hospitals and <br />advocacy groups to plan for Orange <br />County, and disparities around treatment <br />and access to mental health are among the <br />most challenging issues our community <br />faces,” Orange County Interim Health <br />Director Dorothy Cilenti said. <br />While there are a number of <br />vulnerable groups in Orange County, <br />the report focuses in particular on two <br />of the most susceptible to a lack of <br />mental health care access: K-12 students <br />and non-English speaking patients. <br />An assumption that children do not <br />suffer from mental health problems is <br />one reason why the K-12 demographic <br />is underserved, health department <br />The Focuses of the Orange County Department of Health to Improve Mental Health Care <br />The two groups most susceptible to a lack of mental health care access <br />K-12 Students Non-English Speakers <br />Reasons for a Lack of Services for These Groups <br />Time commitmentInsuranceTransportationLack of Understanding of Mental Health Issues <br />Lack of diversity in languages offeredLack of cultural competency training <br />The Health Care Gap <br />COUNTY IDENTIFIES GROUPS WITHOUT ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE <br />By Ryan Haar <br />WWII St. Olav’s Medal <br />Sold for $990 <br />Shipped to <br />Oslo, Norway <br />1901 Steinway Piano <br />Sold for $5,000 <br />Shipped to <br />New York, NY <br />Navajo Two Gray Hills Rug <br />Sold for $1,000 <br />Shipped to <br />Kankakee, IL <br />Why sell your valuables through <br />Trader Chris Consignments? <br />The modern way to sell your classics <br />Because we get worldwide results. Fast. <br />With over 16 years of eBay experience, we know how to get top dollar for your valuable collectibles, jewelry, estate silver, and watches on eBay. Trader Chris provides free, no-obligation estimates and uses state-of-the-art sales tools to research, track, and ship consignments worldwide. Most consignments sell within a few weeks, not months. For more information, please call us at (919) 448-7325 or visit www.traderchris.biz <br />$80 off now (until the <br />15th) <br />Limited Spots <br />*CALL NOW*No Medications - Proven Results <br />Board Certified Doctor <br />“Not only did we get our lives back, <br />we got our son back. It was crazy <br />how disrupted we were before <br />meeting Dr. Leigh.” -CJ <br />Visit Us at <br />leighbrainandspine.com <br />Call for more info919-401-9933 <br />Brains Cause ADHD. <br />Brains Can Change. <br />ADHD Goes Away. <br />Find out how <br />now.