Berkeley City Mental Health
Last updated on Oct 1, 2022
  • County or local government funds
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State mental health agency

Contact Info

1890 Alcatraz Avenue
Berkeley, CA - 94703

T (510) 981-5290

Community Mental Health Center

Berkeley City Mental Health is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Berkeley City Mental Health receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Federal Grants

Berkeley City Mental Health receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Berkeley City Mental Health either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Berkeley City Mental Health accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Berkeley City Mental Health is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Berkeley City Mental Health recieves funding from the state of California other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Berkeley City Mental Health to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Berkeley City Mental Health Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed