The Priority Center
For more than 40 years, The Priority Center has empowered children, families, and individuals through life-changing programs focused on prevention, early intervention, mental health, and advocacy. Together, we’re breaking the generational cycle of trauma and building stronger communities.
25,000 children in Orange County are waiting for hope. Be their lifeline today.
Your gift transforms lives. Every dollar helps children, parents, and seniors find safety and healing. Be the change they desperately need—act now.
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The Four Elements of Support at The Priority Center
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
Become equipped with the knowledge and resources to identify and prevent instances of child abuse and neglect.
Early Intervention
Access timely mental health services and support, intervene at crucial moments to address trauma and mitigate its long-term effects, and promote resilience and healing.
Cycle Disruption
Gain the tools and support needed to break free from the generational cycle of trauma, empowering individuals to build healthier, happier futures for themselves and their families.
Advocacy and Support
Benefit from a network of advocates dedicated to amplifying voices, securing rights, and creating systemic change, ensuring that individuals in crisis receive the recognition, assistance, and justice they deserve.
Upcoming Events and Engagements
- Signature Events
Jun 01, 2025
Coastal Food & Wine Festival
Join us for a summer soiree by the ocean featuring gourmet food, wine & spirit tastings and much more…
Forging Pathways Toward Healing, Empowerment, and Life-long Change
During times of crisis, finding help can be overwhelming. That is why we act as the first step in a journey of healing. Through prevention, early intervention, mental health services, and advocacy, we defuse crises, provide immediate assistance, and facilitate long-term support to create brighter futures for the people we serve.
Crisis Resources
Find the right support for those who are experiencing crisis and require urgent attention.
Community Resources
Discover resources and support providers for those facing times of crisis.
Suicide Prevention Resources
Learn the signs of suicide and how to provide support when it’s needed.
Your monthly gift ensures year-round safety and healing for Orange County’s most vulnerable.
90% of your donation goes directly toward our programs.
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The Troubling Scope of Abuse, Neglect, and Trauma in California
Trauma often becomes a generational cycle, passed from parents to children. Those who grow up facing abuse and neglect are more likely to emulate those same behaviors. Ending the generational cycle of trauma requires awareness, empathy, and decisive action to support and protect the most vulnerable people in our communities.
66.7%
The percent of children who experience the effects of intergenerational trauma.
48,276
The number of child abuse and neglect reports received by the Orange County Social Services Agency in 2023 alone.
