San Mateo County Mental Health

San Mateo County Mental Health, located at 225 Cabrillo Highway South in Half Moon Bay, California, is a health institution that provides mental health and substance use services to residents of San Mateo County. The institution offers a wide range of services for individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal, uninsured, or members of the Health Plan of San Mateo.

In case of a mental health emergency, individuals can call or text 911 and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) Officer or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. The institution also offers Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services for the prevention and treatment of drug and alcohol disorders.

Behavioral Health and Recovery Services aims to provide mental health services to individuals in crisis, emotionally disturbed children, older adults at risk of institutionalization, and uninsured residents of San Mateo County. Services are designed to help individuals maintain their independence and assist children with serious emotional challenges to continue their education and stay with their families.

For individuals seeking help for themselves or a loved one, the first step is to contact the Access Call Center at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. The institution also offers a directory of mental health and substance use service providers and programs.

Additionally, the No Place Like Home (NPLH) Community Plan addresses the needs of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness or at risk of chronic homelessness with serious mental illness. The completion of this plan allows San Mateo County to apply for state funding to create housing units for this target population.

For more information on mental health resources related to COVID-19, individuals can visit the institution's website.