Mental Health Department in Monterey County, California

The county mental health department funds and oversees behavioral health services for all residents of the county, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors, including those with serious mental illness who require intensive community support. There are 5 Mental Health Department locations in County, California.

County residents should know that many behavioral health services — including crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, and case management — are available at no cost to Medicaid recipients and at reduced cost to uninsured residents through the county mental health system's sliding fee program.

Residents of County who need behavioral health services can contact the county mental health department for a referral to the appropriate level of care. For immediate crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at any time.

You may also find Mental Health Department locations in neighboring counties including Monterey.