Behavioral Health Department

The Behavioral Health Department provides mental health and substance use services for people with Medi-Cal and without insurance and supports people along their path to wellness, recovery, and resilience.

Behavioral Health Department

Mental Health Referral

Call 1-800-491-9099 for a referral

Crisis Services

Call 1-510-891-5600 to reach Crisis services

CARE Court

The CARE Act authorizes specified adult persons to petition a civil court to create a voluntary CARE agreement or a court ordered CARE plan that may include treatment, housing resources, and other services for persons with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.

Internship, Trainee, and Residency Opportunities

Explore available programs by reviewing our Alameda County Behavioral Health (ACBHD) internal and/or the Community Based Organizations (CBO) external lists.

Find Services

Whether seeking Mental Health or substance use disorder services, learning more about our organization and its programs, or seeking resources to support your work as a provider, you learn more here.

Explore Behavioral Health

Office of the Director

Find an overview of our goals as a department.

Forensic, Diversion, & Re-Entry System of Care

ACBHD operates a variety of services that have a focus on Medi-Cal beneficiaries who have had interactions with law enforcement.

Plan Administration

Find information about the Administration at the Behavioral Health Department.

Acute & Integrated Health Care

The Office of the Medical Director is responsible for a variety of functions, all of which relate to its primary role of assuring that the provision of psychiatric medical care by ACBHD psychiatrists and nurses is of high quality.

ACCESS Support & Referrals

If you are having a hard time emotionally or mentally, we are here to support you. Learn more about how you can receive care for loved ones or for yourself.

Substance Use Continuum of Care

Alameda County Behavioral Health Department is proud to offer high-quality treatment and prevention services for residents seeking recovery from drug and alcohol use disorders.

Vocational Program

The Vocational Program assists motivated residents suffering from mental illness with school re-entry or competitive employment placement.
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