Mental Health Support for L.A. Care Medi-Cal Members

Your mental health matters and LA. Care is here to support you. 

As a Medi-Cal member, you have access to a wide range of free behavioral health services. 

• Members under 21 years of age can access Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) through L.A. Care directly. To learn more about BHT services, you can call 1.888.347.2264 or email ASDBenefit@lacare.org.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or have other mental health concerns, you can access individual and family therapy through Carelon Behavioral Health. 

• Carelon also offers a range of other non-specialty mental health services like evaluations, testing, and outpatient care.

To find a Carelon provider, you can call 1.877.344.2858 (TTY 1.800.735.2929) or visit plan.carelonbehavioralhealth.com/find-a-provider. 

• For serious mental health needs, specialty services are available through Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH).

DMH services include therapy, medication support, crisis intervention, and hospitalization when needed. 

• Substance use disorder treatment is provided through Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH). To access these services, please call 1.800.854.7771.

If you or someone you care about needs help, know that support is always available. Your well-being is our priority. 

L.A. Care is here for you.