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Find behavioral health services in California Find county mental health services, access contacts and crisis support.
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In California, 57 county departments and 1 state agency publish 59 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (17), accessibility (4), languages (4), eligibility (4), appointments (4), payment methods (3) and documents (1).
Showing 58 guides as a short list. Choose your county or type a city above to see each guide’s instructions, conditions and sources here.
County government · Alameda
Alameda (and City of Berkeley) county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Alpine
Alpine county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Alpine mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Alpine county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Alpine crisis line The county crisis line reaches a live person 24/7; its office has separate business hours.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Alpine office address conflict The page body lists 40 Diamond Valley Road. Confirm the current location with the department before visiting.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Amador
Amador county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Butte
Butte county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Calaveras
Calaveras county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Colusa
Colusa county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Contra Costa
Contra Costa county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Del Norte
Del Norte County Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Branch serving Del Norte County residents.
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · El Dorado
El Dorado county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Fresno
Fresno county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Glenn
Glenn county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Humboldt
Humboldt county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Imperial
Imperial county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Inyo
Inyo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Kern
Kern county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Kings
Kings county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Lake
Lake county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Lassen
Lassen county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Los Angeles
Los Angeles – Tri City county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Los Angeles mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Los Angeles – Tri City county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Los Angeles provider referral People who are not LACDMH clients can call 800-854-7771 for provider referral.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Madera
Madera county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Marin
Marin county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Mariposa
Mariposa county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Mendocino
Mendocino county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Merced
Merced county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Merced mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Merced county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Merced access channels The programme describes round-the-clock services. Appointment, walk-in and crisis channels have their own arrangements.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Modoc
Modoc county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Mono
Mono county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Monterey
Monterey county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Monterey mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Monterey county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Monterey Access Team For mental health or substance-use help, the page directs people to the Access Team at 1-888-258-6029.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Napa
Napa county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Nevada
Nevada county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Orange
Orange county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Placer
Placer county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Plumas
Plumas county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Riverside
Riverside county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Sacramento
Sacramento county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Sacramento mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Sacramento county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Sacramento screening and coordination The county publishes BHS Screening and Coordination at 916-875-1055, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Benito
San Benito county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find San Benito mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: San Benito county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
San Benito crisis and non-crisis The county lists 831-636-4020 or 888-636-4020 as non-crisis contact numbers, with weekday office hours.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Bernardino
San Bernardino county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find San Bernardino mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: San Bernardino county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
San Bernardino mobile crisis The county publishes mobile crisis response for children and adults in English and Spanish, 24/7.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Diego
San Diego county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Francisco
San Francisco county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Joaquin
San Joaquin county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find San Joaquin mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: San Joaquin county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
San Joaquin county BHS access Call San Joaquin County BHS at 209-468-9370 for access; its page labels this line as available 24/7.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · San Mateo
San Mateo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Santa Clara
Santa Clara county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Shasta
Shasta county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Sierra
Sierra county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Siskiyou
Siskiyou county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Solano
Solano county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Sonoma
Sonoma county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Sonoma mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Sonoma county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Sonoma crisis services The county describes crisis help in person or by phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Stanislaus
Stanislaus county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → California service directory · Statewide
California statewide information and crisis referrals
Get 988 crisis support (opens in a new tab) Service area: California statewide information and referrals; provider assessment applies to county treatment services
Veterans Crisis Line Veterans, service members and their families can call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Local crisis response availability Availability of local mobile crisis teams and stabilization services varies; contacting 988 does not guarantee a local response team.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Sutter · Yuba
Sutter/Yuba county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Sutter–Yuba mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Sutter/Yuba county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Sutter–Yuba adult office The adult office at 1965 Live Oak Boulevard has weekday 8am–5pm hours; psychiatric emergency services operate separately around the clock.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Tehama
Tehama county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Trinity
Trinity county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Trinity mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Trinity county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Trinity service channels The county describes in-person, phone and telehealth services, with clinic assistance for scheduled telehealth appointments.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Tulare
Tulare county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Tuolumne
Tuolumne county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Find Tuolumne mental health services (opens in a new tab) Service area: Tuolumne county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider — information and access referral
Tuolumne CAIP The county describes CAIP phone and walk-in crisis services around the clock. Check its instructions for the appropriate location.
Official information checked October 16, 2026 · Details & sources
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Ventura
Ventura county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
Full guide, contact details & sources → County government · Yolo
Yolo county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider
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