If you’ve never been seen by a County Mental Health professional, call the Santa Clara County Mental Health Call Center (80) to get a referral for psychiatric services.Medi-Cal/Medi-Care – Your local County will provide psychiatric services.To learn about steps to receiving Medi-Cal and different health plans options and their coverage, click here.(If you are willing to pay out-of-pocket for therapy, see item #3 “Private Pay” below). This will help determine how to locate a mental health professional covered by your insurance.
In accessing health care, it’s important to identify what health insurance you (or your family or friend) may have. The following resources can be used to help you find mental health treatment services in your community, including affordable treatment for those without insurance or who want to go outside their insurance provider list. Resources for Locating Mental Health Care We have compiled a list of resources and how-to instructions below to help you develop your own path to treatment and recovery. Recent innovations in the evidence-based medications, therapy and social support through acceptance, education and support from family and friends have made wellness and recovery a reality for people living with mental health conditions. By working together with a treatment team, you can develop a well-rounded and integrated recovery plan. There is no “one size fits all” treatment. Treatments vary by diagnosis and by person. After diagnosis, a health care provider can help develop a treatment plan that could include medication, therapy or other lifestyle changes. Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step in a treatment plan. A mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist, will use the Diagnositc and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), published by the American Psychiatric Association, to assess symptoms and make a diagnosis. Unlike other medical conditions like diabetes or cancer, there is not diagnostic test that can accurately diagnose a mental health condition. Knowledge of the symptoms and warning signs will help you determine if you need to speak to a professional. Watch this video from to learn about symptoms of mental health conditions.
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