Programs provided directly by the County include prevention and early intervention in the schools, outpatient treatment, substance abuse education, case management, and jail-based treatment programs. Methadone treatment, detoxification, residential treatment, and transitional living services are provided through contracts with other agencies, primarily private, non-profit providers. The goals of Emergency Mental Health Services are to prevent escalation of crises, relieve the immediate distress of persons in crisis, prevent individuals from doing harm to themselves or others, and promote independence for those who require ongoing mental health services. This program is the primary link to other mental health services. The treatment services provided by the multi-disciplinary teams include outreach case management, crisis assessment and intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, and the prescription and monitoring of psychotropic medication.
Vocational services are available on a limited basis to eligible clients.
Mental health services oriented toward prevention of suicides, deterioration, hospitalization, and disciplinary problems are offered to inmates of the County's Detention Center.