Referral resource of providers who accept Medi-Cal insurances.
Mindfuli
- Provides virtual therapy and mental health services covered by Medi-Cal through Carelon-approved county plans—including San Francisco Health Plan, Gold Coast Health Plan, Health Plan of San Joaquin, and others.
Shine a Light Counseling Center
- Provides free therapy for Medi-Cal clients (no copay) across several county plans like San Francisco Health Plan and Anthem Medi-Cal.
- Telehealth and in-person services available.
Redwood Counseling
- Serves Inland Empire, LA, Orange, and San Diego Counties.
- Accepts Medi-Cal (IEHP, Molina, LA Care/Carelon).
- Offers telehealth statewide, including Spanish-speaking therapists.
https://redwoodcounseling.com/therapy-that-accepts-medi-cal/
Talkdoc
- Telehealth service operating in Alameda, Merced, Monterey, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz Counties.
- 100% free for eligible Medi-Cal and Medicaid plans.
RAMS
https://ramsinc.org/programs/clinical-counseling-services/
Crisis Lines:
988 Crisis Line
Call or text 988
https://988lifeline.org: support for individuals experiencing mental health crisis.
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
https://thetrevorproject.org: crisis line for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
SF Behavioral Health Access/Crisis
(415) 970-4000 — Mobile Crisis Team (they can refer to telehealth options)
Free or low-fee counseling:
Open Path Collective
https://www.openpathcollective.org
$40–$70 per session
OpenCounseling.com
https://www.opencounseling.com
USC Telehealth (Open to all CA residents)
https://dworakpeck.usc.edu/telehealth
(866) 740-6502
- licensed & intern therapists
The Wright Institute Clinic
- Remote therapy across CA
https://www.wi.edu/wi-clinical-services - $25–$65/session
The Gronowski Center
- Offers telehealth throughout California
https://www.paloaltou.edu/gronowski-center
California Virtual Counseling Skills Center
- Pro bono therapy through telehealth
Phone: (909)472-3798
Email: uopxccsc@gmail.com
Any other resource (e.g. self- learning course, language-specific support):
MyStrength (by Carelon/Beacon)
- Free with most Medi-Cal plans
- Offers evidence-based courses on anxiety, depression, stress, and more
- Tracks mood and provides daily coping tools
Center for Interactive Mental Health Solutions (CIMHS)
- Free self-help online course for depression: “MoodGYM”
- Evidence-based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
- Available in English and Spanish
Ramirez Therapy Services (Statewide, Spanish-Speaking)
- Offers therapy in Spanish
- Accepts Medi-Cal and offers remote sessions
Inclusive Therapists
- Searchable directory of therapists offering services in multiple languages (e.g., Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin)
- Offers filters for sliding scale and telehealth
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com
Mental Health America of California – Peer Support Groups
- Free virtual groups led by trained peers (not therapists)
- Topics include anxiety, bipolar, recovery, family support
7 Cups
- Free emotional support and counseling with trained volunteer listeners and licensed therapists. Offers chat-based support and self-help guides.
Don’t Clock Out
- Free weekly peer support group for those working in hospitality, retail, and service industries. Offers a safe space to discuss mental health challenges.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
- Free, confidential support for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Offers helplines, online support groups, and resources in multiple languages.