Orange County is partnering with a local non-profit organization to break the cycle of childhood trauma.
On May 25th, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved nearly $9.3 million for The Priority Center, formerly known as the Child Abuse Prevention Center, to break the generational cycle of childhood trauma through early intervention and mental health services.
“The rise of mental illness and depression among our youth, brought on by the pandemic, not only affects the individual child, but their families, friends, and even classmates,” said Supervisor Andrew Do, Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
Through its contract renewals with the County, The Priority Center will expand three key programs: