Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion
Riverside County
Summary
District 5 cited county data showing youth 25 and under account for roughly half of about 14,000 non-fatal self-harm injuries over three years. Its mental health committee is responding with a donation drive, a tote-bag art event, and partnerships with nonprofits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost identified for this study phase.
Young people across the Fifth District's communities get mental health resources and creative outlets.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026
The Board approved over $15 million in crisis care agreements, including mobile crisis services expanding to 24/7 operations and crisis residential treatment beds.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — June 2, 2026
The county is rolling out mobile crisis van services, veteran needs assessments and resource fairs at the park through late 2026. Supervisor Perez has championed the effort, which could become a pilot for other county parks.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — April 14, 2026
The county will study expanding ongoing behavioral health and peer-support programming for veterans at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park, an idea born from local veterans.
Riverside County Youth Commission - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
District 5 cited county data showing youth 25 and under account for roughly half of about 14,000 non-fatal self-harm injuries over three years. Its mental health committee is responding with a donation drive, a tote-bag art event, and partnerships with nonprofits.
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