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County behavioral‑health access line and Mental Health Awareness Month highlighted at Lompoc Senior Expo
Summary
A Department of Behavioral Wellness representative reminded expo attendees that the county access line — (888) 868‑1649 — is available 24/7 in any language for people seeking mental‑health or substance‑use services; May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
At the Senior Expo a Department of Behavioral Wellness representative discussed county behavioral‑health resources and emphasized that the county access line is available around the clock.
The representative said, “We have our access line, which is (888) 868‑1649. Anybody can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in any language that's needed.” The speaker described the line as a point of contact for people needing mental‑health or substance‑use disorder services and encouraged attendees to call for themselves or someone in need.
The speaker noted that May is Mental Health Awareness Month and that the county is participating in national observances. The expo appearance was positioned as outreach to make seniors, caregivers and family members aware of crisis and non‑crisis resources available through the county.
