Mental Health Services
Outpatient Mental Health Services (MHS)
Outpatient MHS are a covered benefit by California Health & Wellness. You can call California Health & Wellness at 1-877-658-0305 or you can also ask your PCP for the name of a plan mental health provider.
These services are for the treatment of mild to moderate mental health conditions which include*:
- Individual and group mental health testing and treatment (psychotherapy)
- Psychological testing to evaluate a mental health condition
- Outpatient services that include lab work, drugs, and supplies
- Outpatient services to monitor drug therapy
- Psychiatric consultation
You can still get specialty MHS from the county mental health plans.
Not Covered:
Mental health services for relational problems, such as counseling for couples or families.*
Treatment for significant impairment in functioning. Members need to contact their county mental health plan for help with severe and specialty mental health conditions.
*As defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)
County Mental Health Resources
Some specialized MHS that are provided through your County Mental Health Agency (CMHA). These services may be received with or without a referral from your doctor.
You can contact your CMHA to get provider lists, grievance process and continuity of care information.
How do members get care?
Call Member Services at 1-877-658-0305 if you need MHS and we can help you get the care you need.
Member Handbook
See the page 30 of your Member Handbook [link to member handbook]. There you can learn more about California Health & Wellness’ MHS. You may receive services with or without a referral from your doctor.
County Mental Health Resources
County | Contact Phone |
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Alpine | 1-800-486-2163 |
Amador | 1-888-310-6555 |
Butte | 1-800-334-6622 |
Calaveras | 1-800-499-3030 |
Colusa | 1-888-793-6580 |
El Dorado | 1-800-929-1955 |
Glenn | 1-800-507-3530 |
Imperial | 1-800-817-5292 |
Inyo | 1-800-841-5011 |
Mariposa | 1-888-974-3574 |
Mono | 1-760-924-1740, Mon - Fri 1-800-687-1101, Mon - Fri 911 after 6p.m. and weekends |
Nevada | 1-530-265-5811 |
Placer | Adult: 1-888-886-5401 or 1-916-787-8860 Family & Children's Services: 1-866-293-1940 or 1-916-872-6549 |
Plumas | 1-800-757-7898 |
Sierra | 1-877-435-7137 1-530-283-6307 |
Sutter | 1-888-923-3800 |
Tehama | 1-800-240-3208 1-530-527-5631, Mon - Fri |
Tuolomne | 1-800-630-1130 |
Yuba | 1-888-923-3800 |