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Find behavioral health services in California

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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).

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  • For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. Call or text 988 for crisis support.
  • County MHP contacts, crisis lines, non-crisis intake and administration have different purposes and hours.
  • County map links show reviewed information, not confirmed clinical eligibility or a complete list of clinics.

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County government · Alpine

Alpine County Behavioral Health

Alpine county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Los Angeles – Tri City county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Merced

Merced County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Merced county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Monterey

Monterey County Behavioral Health

Monterey county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Sacramento

Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services

Sacramento county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · San Benito

San Benito County Behavioral Health

San Benito county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · San Bernardino

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health

San Bernardino county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · San Joaquin

San Joaquin County — Behavioral Health

San Joaquin county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Sonoma

Sonoma County Department of Health Services — Behavioral Health

Sonoma county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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California service directory · Statewide

California Health & Human Services Agency — Mental Health Resources

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.

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Service area: California statewide information and referrals; provider assessment applies to county treatment services

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County government · Sutter · Yuba

Sutter and Yuba Behavioral Health Services

Sutter/Yuba county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Trinity

Trinity County Behavioral Health Services

Trinity county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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County government · Tuolumne

Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department

Tuolumne county mental health plan referral; individual eligibility is assessed by the provider

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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.

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