Oneida County launches OC C.A.R.E.S. app for mental health and addiction resources

WAER | By Robert Beck

Published May 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM EDT

A screenshot of https://apps.myocv.com/share/a132613501 — The new app provides residents with quick access to mental health, substance abuse, and community resources, available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Oneida County Department of Mental Health has developed a new app to help residents connect with mental health and addiction treatment.

Called the OC C.A.R.E.S. app, it’s designed to be a one stop shop for mental health, substance abuse, and other resources throughout the county.

The app is available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Bob Beck, a veteran media professional, currently serves as a part-time editor/host at WAER Public Radio and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Beck retired as News Director at Wyoming Public Radio in 2022 after 34 years. During his time, Beck won 5 regional Edward R. Murrow awards and 5 Public Media Journalists Association awards for reporting. He also won 11 PMJA awards for the news and public affairs program Open Spaces. He was awarded the Wyoming School Bell award for education reporting and was part of two Emmy Award winning television productions. You can find him on X under the name @butterbob.

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