Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Quick Reference Guide
CompCare PCP FAQ

For Medi-Cal Patients:

Specialized mental health services are provided through the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH). Services from LACDMH can be provided with or without a referral.

LACDMH may be reached toll-free at 1-800-854-7771.

L.A. Care will coordinate and cover laboratory, radiological and radioisotope services needed for the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of a mental health condition.

Specialty Mental Health Services for Medi-Cal Managed Care Patients:

Behavioral Health Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Exchange of Information Form - PCP to BHP (pdf)
Exchange of Information Form - BHP to PCP (pdf) 
Letter of Explanation Regarding Special Services for Groups (SSG) & Pacific Care (pdf)
Contact Lists for SSG & Pacific Care (pdf)

For Healthy Families, Healthy Kids and L.A. Care Health Plan Medicare Advantage HMO SNP Patients:

L.A. Care contracts with Comprehensive Behavioral Care (CompCare) to provide inpatient and outpatient mental health services for these members. This includes drug and alcohol abuse services.

• Click on this sentence to search for a behavioral health provider.
• Click on this sentence to access the CompCare Website.
• Behavioral Health Useful Information (pdf)

L.A. Care offers a toll-free number for Comprehensive Behavioral Care (CompCare):

• 1-877-344-2858 for Healthy Kids & Healthy Families (Referral)
• 1-877-344-2862 for Medicare Advantage HMO SNP (Referral)
  
  Special Note:
  
  Care for members determined to have a serious emotional disturbance (SED) condition will be provided by the county mental health department. The member will remain enrolled in L.A. Care and will continue to receive medical care from plan providers for services not related to the SED condition.