The Calaveras County Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health Program) provides Specialty Mental Health Services to residents of Calaveras County with Medi-Cal, and meet the criteria for specialty services. Services provided vary depending on individual needs and many are time-limited. The type, amount, and duration of services are determined during the assessment.
The following services are available to individuals who have mental health needs when the medical necessity criteria are met; crisis intervention, initial assessment, medication services, case management, and individual and group counseling.
- Provides Specialty Mental Health Services to county residents with Calaveras County Medi-Cal
- Provides these services to adults, youth, and children
Outpatient Mental Health Services:
This program is to prevent and treat chronic/severe emotional and psychiatric disorders. County Mental Health services provides a wide range of mental health services for youth and adults to residents of Calaveras County. Services in this program include assessment, psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, therapy and group services, and medication services.
Behavioral health staff members provide services in cooperation with community agencies and private health care providers. It is the belief that quality mental health care is a necessary part of total health care and should be readily accessible to all county residents.
Individuals who meet Specialty Mental Health Criteria and are eligible for Medi-Cal are eligible for services at Calaveras County Mental Health.