Welcome to Riverside County Department of Mental Health! Whether you have come here to learn more about personal wellness, to seek recovery support or services for you or a loved one, or to better understand Department resources, we commend you for taking this step to create the solution or life that you envision When a person struggles with unwanted or troubling thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, the first challenge is sometimes acknowledging the need for support and recognizing existing strengths in the face of often overwhelming doubt There can be a stigma to seeking help; a stigma that often becomes just as challenging as the problem itself Seeking and asking for help is usually the first acknowledgment of strength as it demonstrates the personal power necessary to create change