Orange County Register: As mental health crisis grows, legal skirmish around treatment persists in Orange County

By Andre Bouchard Walk through the structures at the newest Be Well OC mental health campus, on the south edge of the Great Park in Irvine, and you’ll get a blast of “new building smell.” The paint is fresh and the walls unmarked. The mattresses, covered in crib-thick synthetics, are neatly arranged with even surfaces. […]
Be Well OC Launches “Red Tape” Campaign Calling for Full Access to Behavioral Health Campuses

Orange and Irvine beds sit empty while community looks to County to deliver on its word Irvine, Calif. (March 15, 2026) – Two state-of-the-art behavioral health campuses in Orange County are ready to serve all residents, regardless of insurance type. One remains closed. The other is operating under restrictions that limit who can access care. […]
Designing for Care: The Intentional Construction of the Be Well OC Irvine Campus

When someone walks through the doors of a Be Well OC campus, they may be arriving during one of the most difficult moments of their life. They may be seeking help for themselves, supporting a loved one, or trying to understand where to turn next. In those moments, the environment matters. At Be Well OC, […]
Spotlight on Myriam Moreno: Leading with Precision and Purpose

The Be Well Orange County team is proud to partner with Myriam Moreno, a lead construction project engineer with CalComm, whose dedication and expertise are helping bring the vision of the new Be Well Irvine Campus to life.
Be Well OC Employee Spotlight: Andrea Magana

Andrea Magana joined our team in 2024 and quickly became a vital part of the Orange Campus experience.