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Your behavioral health matters!

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We can refer you to resources to help with mental health care.

Taking care of your behavioral health is an important part of your overall health and wellness. If you are feeling sad, anxious or depressed or you are struggling with substance use, know that you are not alone! We can refer you to resources to help.

Alliance Medi-Cal members can get behavioral health care by calling Member Services at 800-700-3874, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We’ll help you:

  • Understand your mental health benefits.
  • Find mental health providers in your area.
  • Help you make an appointment.

If you or a family member are having a behavioral health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the suicide prevention number at 988. For more information on this service, visit the website for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If you are having a behavioral health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

How to get behavioral health services

Call the Alliance Member Services at 800-700-3874, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For substance use disorder services, contact your county’s behavioral health department:

  • Mariposa County: 800-549-6741
  • Merced County: 888-334-0163
  • Monterey County: 888-258-6029
  • San Benito County: 888-636-4020
  • Santa Cruz County: 800-952-2335

Our website has more resources for behavioral health support.

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About the contributor:

Kristin Rath

Kristin Rath works with the health plan’s experts to write on a wide range of health care and wellness topics, including checkups, vaccines, behavioral health and food security. Kristin joined the Alliance in 2019. She holds Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in communications.