Alameda County offers mental health services in a number of schools to enrolled children and youth with full scope Medi-Cal who meet medical necessity for Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services. These services are made available onsite during the school day and after school hours as needed.

Accessing SBBH Services

One of the main ways to get students at school sites referred for services is through the Coordination of Services Teams (COST). COST is a multidisciplinary team of school staff and providers who integrate learning supports and resources for students. They also look at the overall landscape of school climate, trends, and needs.

Contact Us

Families may work with the school directly for information on how to initiate a COST referral, or they may contact the Alameda County ACCESS line at (800) 491-9099.