Clinical judgment stays human
Software may organize information. Your clinician reviews anything used in care.
Virtual mental health care for California Medi-Cal members
Grounded care as day turns to dusk.Steady support, right where you settle.
TalkDoc connects Medi-Cal members across California with licensed therapists and psychiatrists over secure video. Visits are $0 with qualifying plans, often available within 7 days.
Call (650) 265-2707A licensed clinician leads every visit. AI does not diagnose or prescribe.
- $0 with qualifying Medi-Cal
- Often within ~7 days
- Licensed clinician every visit
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Coverage clarity
See if your Medi-Cal plan is supported.
Select your county and plan to review current video appointment availability and confirm your $0 cost.
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- Alameda Alliance for Health
- San Francisco Health Plan
- Central California Alliance for Health
- Contra Costa Health Plan
Coverage, referrals, availability, and cost-sharing follow your plan’s rules. A coverage check is not a guarantee of eligibility or payment.
Human connection
Care centered on thoughtful listening.
Meet Dr. Dre Irizarry, a board-certified psychiatrist in the TalkDoc network. Effective treatment grows out of authentic dialogue and clinical expertise.
- Licensed clinician leads every visit
- AI does not diagnose or prescribe
- Medication decisions stay with qualified prescribers
A straightforward path
Three calm steps to your first appointment.
We help you verify coverage and select a time, keeping every step clear from start to finish.
Check your Medi-Cal plan
Tell us your plan and county first.
Match with a licensed clinician
Psychiatry, therapy, or both—based on coverage, location, and availability.
Start care by video
Your clinician leads every treatment decision.
Measuring progress
Timely access and lasting continuity.
We observe how quickly members begin care and remain supported, continually refining our network to serve each patient.
Company-reported so far
- 40,000+
- appointments completed Company-reported
- Nearly 3,000
- people cared for Company-reported
- Often under 7 days
- to a first video visit When capacity is available
- $0
- for eligible members Qualifying Medi-Cal plans
Totals through July 2026 are company-reported and unaudited. They do not promise a particular result for any person.
Support between visits
Quiet continuity when you need it.
Access optional grounding guides and resources to remain centered between your video sessions.
- Visit Community
- Read the guides
- Optional check-ins
Availability varies. These tools do not replace your clinician or emergency care.
Clinical boundaries
Licensed clinicians direct all medical decisions.
Your treating doctor or therapist maintains complete responsibility for diagnosis and care plans. Technology exists solely to simplify scheduling and access.
Technology may support
- Organizing information
- Drafting notes for review
- Practical reminders
Humans remain accountable
- Diagnosis
- Medication decisions by qualified prescribers
- Treatment
Optional means optional
Community and other tools are separate from receiving clinical care.
Not ad inventory
TalkDoc does not sell your health information to advertisers.
Member experiences
Real perspectives from ongoing care.
“The quality of care has been really good. We’re really glad we found our doctor when our local place stopped accepting patients.”
Individual experiences, not a promise of a particular clinical result.
For our community
Bridging patients, clinicians, and health plans.
Clear answers
What to understand before starting.
Which Medi-Cal plans do you accept?
TalkDoc currently works with Alameda Alliance for Health, San Francisco Health Plan, Central California Alliance for Health, and Contra Costa Health Plan. Your county, service needs, capacity, and plan rules also affect eligibility.
Is care really $0?
Covered visits are $0 for many eligible members with qualifying Medi-Cal plans. Authorizations, referrals, network status, and other plan rules still apply.
How soon can I be seen?
Many people receive a first video appointment within about a week when capacity is available. Timing depends on coverage, location, needs, and open appointments. We do not promise a specific date.
Will AI diagnose or treat me?
No. Your treating clinician makes diagnosis and treatment decisions. Only appropriately licensed prescribers make medication decisions. AI has a limited support role only.
Is TalkDoc an emergency service?
TalkDoc is not an emergency service. If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Next step
Check if TalkDoc works with your plan.
Eligible Medi-Cal members can meet a licensed clinician by video—often within about a week when capacity is available.
Eligibility, covered services, costs, and timing depend on plan rules and availability. TalkDoc is not an emergency service.