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# Alameda County mental health resources that accept Medi-Cal

How to access services through Alameda County Behavioral Health and managed care partners.

Public information, last checked April 2026. Confirm details with the county.

Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBH) manages specialty mental health services for Medi-Cal members. Routine and urgent requests go through the ACCESS program.

Start with ACCESS

- Call 800-491-9099 (24/7) or 510-533-5018 (TTY) to request screenings and referrals.
- Mention your Medi-Cal or managed care plan (Alameda Alliance for Health or Anthem Blue Cross).
- Ask about community clinics, culturally specific providers, substance use treatment, or urgent appointments.

ACBH partners with community-based organizations for outpatient therapy, psychiatry, crisis stabilization, and mobile response. If you receive managed care, you can also contact your plan for additional network options.

When it is urgent

- Call 988 or 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
- Use the John George Psychiatric Emergency Service (2060 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro) for crisis stabilization.
- Youth and families can contact the Mobile Crisis Response Team at 510-891-5600.

Transportation assistance to appointments may be available through your Medi-Cal managed care plan. Call the number on your card to request non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT or NMT).

## Official resources

- [Alameda County Behavioral Health ACCESS](https://acbhcs.org/access/)

  Centralized screening and referral line for behavioral health services.
- [Alameda Alliance Member Services](https://www.alamedaalliance.org/)

[How to get Medi-Cal coverage in Alameda County](https://www.talkdoc.com/guides/alameda/medi-cal-coverage)