Youth Mental Health
Surrounding children and youth with the support and resources they need to live healthy, hopeful lives.
Youth Mental Health focuses on improving access to behavioral health support for children, youth, and teens through schools, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Why it Matters
Early mental health support improves academic success, family stability, and lifelong well-being.
Impact Snapshot
Convening partners, assessing needs, and building the foundation for future grantmaking.
Vision 2030 is OCCF’s five-year strategic plan to turn generosity into lasting impact—amplifying giving and strengthening communities across Orange County and beyond. Supporting the local communities we hold dear is a key pillar of our Vision 2030 plan. A promising future for Orange County depends on knowing what our unique communities need and delivering solutions to the real challenges they face. Over the next five years, OCCF is committing to six core initiatives that reflect our shared commitment to Orange County’s thriving future; Educational Opportunity, Educational Access, Women’s Health, Environmental Stewardship, Community Power Building, and Youth Mental Health.The Power of Community” Series on PBS
In our inaugural episode, Child and Youth Mental Health: A Hidden Epidemic, we examine startling local data, see real-world solutions in action, and hear heartfelt stories of resilience and healing from local youth and families tackling mental health issues with the help of local nonprofit resources.
Related Events
Watch With Us: The Power of Community Episode #1
March 23 @ 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Love Is Giving Day 2026
May 27
Helpful Resources:
Insights from Recent Events
Read the highlights from recent OCCF events focused on Youth Mental Health.
Spotlight Issue:
Youth Mental Health Crisis
Nationally 1 in 5 children experience a diagnosable mental health disorder in childhood, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, or other mental health conditions.
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