Mental Health Treatment in Los Angeles, CA

50 verified providers in Los Angeles, CA · sourced from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov · refreshed monthly · Last reviewed: June 2026 · Data refreshed from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov

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Need mental health treatment for a loved one in Los Angeles, CA? Senova lists 50 verified SAMHSA-listed mental health providers drawn directly from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov national directory. Information is refreshed monthly.

About mental health treatment in Los Angeles, CA

Mental health treatment includes counseling, therapy, psychiatric services, crisis support, and specialized programs for conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Both inpatient and outpatient options exist depending on severity.

Services typically offered

Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid coverage

Federal mental health parity laws require most insurance plans (private, Medicare, Medicaid) to cover mental health at the same level as physical health. Many providers below also offer sliding-scale fees and state-funded programs for uninsured residents.

Medi-Cal covers mental health treatment through the Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver program. To qualify, residents typically need to meet the financial threshold (about 138% FPL ($1,732/month for an individual in 2026)) and have a documented care need that would otherwise require nursing-facility-level care. Applications go through California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), which is also the licensing authority for these providers.

California Medicaid & eligibility deep dive

Eligibility for Medi-Cal

To qualify for mental health treatment under Medi-Cal, applicants generally need to meet two criteria: financial eligibility and a documented care need. Financial eligibility is based on income — typically 138% FPL ($1,732/month for an individual in 2026) — and on countable assets, usually capped around $2,000 for an individual (with separate rules for spouses). The care-need test typically requires a level-of-care assessment showing the applicant would need nursing-facility-level care without home- and community-based support.

The Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver program

California's primary vehicle for mental health treatment coverage is the Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver. Covered services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, residential treatment for qualifying conditions, medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder, and crisis intervention. Some programs require pre-authorization through a managed-care organization.

How to apply

  1. Complete the Medicaid application through California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) (www.dhcs.ca.gov/), by phone, in person at a local office, or through healthcare.gov.
  2. Provide income documentation (pay stubs, tax returns, Social Security benefit letters), bank statements, and proof of citizenship or legal residency.
  3. Once enrolled in Medicaid, request a long-term services and supports (LTSS) assessment to determine eligibility for the Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver.
  4. If approved, you can choose any participating mental health treatment provider — the ones listed below all accept Medicaid where they have contracts.

Application timelines vary: Medicaid itself can be approved in 30–45 days for most applicants, while waiver enrollment may take 60–180 days due to assessments and waitlists. Some California regions have shorter waitlists than others — typically urban metros move faster than rural counties.

Los Angeles, CA mental health treatment by the numbers

How much does mental health treatment cost in Los Angeles, CA?

PayerCoverageOut-of-pocket
MedicareLimited — outpatient mental health visits covered with copay; substance-use treatment partially covered20% coinsurance after Part B deductible
Medi-CalYes — through Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver for qualifying low-income residents$0 for most enrollees; small copays in some states
Private insuranceMost plans cover mental health treatment subject to network rules and prior authDeductible + 10–30% coinsurance typical
Private payOutpatient: $50–$200/session. IOP: $3,000–$10,000. Residential: $5,000–$30,000+ for 30 daysFull cost
Long-term care insuranceGenerally not — designed for chronic-care servicesPer policy

Costs are 2026 estimates. Verify with the specific provider before scheduling.

How to choose a mental health treatment provider

When you compare mental health treatment providers, focus on five things: (1) certification status (Medicare- or Medicaid-certified for clinical care; SAMHSA-listed for behavioral health), (2) services offered relative to the specific need, (3) which insurance plans and Medicaid waivers they accept, (4) how quickly they can start, (5) patient and family reviews where available. Reputable providers explain coverage, costs, and care plans up front; high-pressure sales tactics are a red flag.

Before signing a care agreement, ask for the answers to these questions in writing: which services are billed to Medicare/Medicaid versus billed to you out of pocket; who is the primary care coordinator; how the agency handles after-hours calls and emergencies; the typical response time for new requests; and two or three references from current patients or families. Providers who refuse to share references are a yellow flag — keep looking.

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What you'll find on this page

This page covers every mental health treatment provider with a verified address in Los Angeles, CA. For a wider radius, see the <a href="/california-mental-health">California state page</a> or use the <a href="/search?q=Mental%20Health%20Treatment%20in%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA">search</a>. Click any provider's name below to view their full profile — address, phone, services, ownership, certification details, and how to contact them. Senova never charges patients or families for these listings, and providers cannot pay to appear higher on this page.

About this data

Senova is a free, independent directory of care providers. We do not run any of the agencies listed below — we surface them from authoritative federal data so you can find them faster. Our data source is SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov. If you spot outdated or incorrect information, the source dataset is publicly auditable and refreshed by the federal government on a monthly basis. To request a correction directly, contact SAMHSA at 1-877-SAMHSA-7 or the provider directly.

Map: Mental Health Treatment near Los Angeles, CA

Map shows approximate locations of mental health treatment providers in and around Los Angeles, CA. Pins are powered by Google Maps and may include providers beyond Senova's verified directory.

Mental Health Treatment providers in Los Angeles, CA

Showing 1–50 of 71 providers.

  1. 1147 South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90006
    213-381-8500
  2. 1910 Magnolia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90007
    213-342-0100
  3. 4701 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
    323-881-3799
  4. 10221 Compton Avenue Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA, 90002
    323-569-1610
  5. 1200 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
    213-481-7464 x271
  6. 3055 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
    213-375-3830
  7. 5700 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 560, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    213-637-5000
  8. 4099 North Mission Road Building A, Los Angeles, CA, 90032
    323-221-1746
  9. 6838 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90028
    323-461-3161 x3817
  10. 5326 East Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
    866-590-6411
  11. 640 South Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
    877-799-1985
  12. 123 South Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90057
    213-989-7700
  13. 2032 Marengo Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
    323-987-7700
  14. 221 North Ardmore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90004
    213-381-3626
  15. 10277 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
    424-362-2935
  16. 1328 West Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90044
    310-390-6612
  17. 1400 South Grand Avenue Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90015
    213-742-6250
  18. 1700 Westwood Boulevard Suite H, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
    949-548-6376
  19. 5100 South Eastern Avenue Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90040
    323-647-6740
  20. 1000 Goodrich Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
    323-832-9795
  21. 320 North Madison Avenue Suite B, Los Angeles, CA, 90004
    323-644-2026
  22. - - -, Los Angeles, CA, 90023
    323-268-2100
  23. Los Angeles, CA, 90012
    323-644-2000
  24. Los Angeles, CA, 90007
    310-822-1234
  25. 2307 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90057
    213-351-2825
  26. 5400 East Olympic Boulevard 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90022
    323-869-9225
  27. 4927 Huntington Drive Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90032
    213-201-5380
  28. 5723 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
    323-990-8178
  29. 8838 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90035
    310-247-0864 x218
  30. 522 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
    323-201-4516
  31. 4211 South Avalon Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90011
    323-233-0425
  32. 6801 Park Terrace Suite 525, Los Angeles, CA, 90045
    310-270-0625
  33. 3727 West 6th Street Suite 320, Los Angeles, CA, 90020
    213-389-6755
  34. 426 South San Pedro Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
    213-626-6411
  35. 1212 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90029
    323-443-3225
  36. 3787 Prestwick Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90027
    888-318-2107
  37. 3928 Fredonia Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90068
    888-863-8270
  38. 443 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90013
    213-946-0002
  39. 7231 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
    213-946-0002
  40. 12114 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90066
    805-874-5922
  41. 520 South Sepulveda Boulevard Suite 208, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
    310-472-3728
  42. 8512 Whitworth Drive Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90035
    310-360-8512 x104
  43. 11303 Wilshire Boulevard VA Building 116, Los Angeles, CA, 90073
    310-914-4045 x133
  44. 3415 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
    800-530-3100
  45. 815 North El Centro Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90038
    323-463-2119
  46. 11500 West Olympic Boulevard Suite 399, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
    424-416-7892
  47. 849 East 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90021
    213-623-8446 x224
  48. 5628 East Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90040
    818-894-3384
  49. 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    310-341-4887
  50. 1776 Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    833-833-3869 x102

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does mental health treatment cost in Los Angeles, CA?

Cost varies dramatically based on level of care. Outpatient counseling can be $50–$200 per session with insurance; intensive outpatient runs $3,000–$10,000 for a typical course; residential treatment ranges from $5,000 to $30,000+ for 30 days. Medi-Cal covers mental health treatment for qualifying residents, and most providers below accept sliding-scale or state-funded coverage for the uninsured.

Does Medicaid cover mental health treatment in California?

Yes. Medi-Cal covers mental health treatment through Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver. Eligibility is based on financial need (typically 138% FPL ($1,732/month for an individual in 2026)) and a documented care need that would otherwise require nursing-facility-level care. Apply through California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) or use the federal portal at healthcare.gov.

How do I choose the right mental health treatment provider?

Compare providers on five things: (1) certification status — Medicare/Medicaid certified or, for behavioral health, SAMHSA-listed; (2) services offered relative to your specific needs; (3) which insurance plans and Medicaid waivers they accept; (4) how quickly they can start care; (5) patient and family reviews where available. Reputable agencies provide written care plans, clear cost breakdowns, and answer questions without high-pressure sales tactics.

How quickly can I get a mental health appointment in Los Angeles, CA?

Wait times vary significantly by provider type and severity. Crisis/emergency services are immediate — call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to a community mental health center. Standard outpatient appointments often have 2–6 week wait times. Many providers in this listing offer walk-in intake or same-week telehealth for urgent (non-emergency) cases. SAMHSA's helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and 24/7 if you need help finding immediate care.

Are these providers verified?

Yes. Every facility on this page is listed in the federal SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov national directory and refreshed monthly. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) is the U.S. government agency responsible for behavioral health services. Inclusion in their directory means the facility has reported its services and contact info to the federal government.

Does Senova charge for using this directory?

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What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid for mental health treatment?

Medicare is the federal health insurance for people 65+ and certain younger adults with disabilities — it covers mental health treatment when criteria are met (homebound status, physician order, skilled need). Medicaid is the joint federal-state program for low-income Americans — it covers mental health treatment more broadly through state HCBS waivers. Many people qualify for both ("dual-eligible") and use them together to maximize coverage.

What if I'm in a mental-health or substance-use crisis right now?

Don't wait for a directory listing — call or text 988 immediately for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, confidential, 24/7), or call SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for substance use treatment referrals. If there's immediate danger to yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The providers below are for ongoing treatment after the immediate crisis is stabilized.

How often is the data on this page updated?

Senova refreshes the underlying federal datasets on the 1st of every month. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov publishes updates approximately quarterly, and we sync within 24 hours of their release. Provider information that changes more often (phone numbers, addresses, accepted insurance) is only as current as the federal source — call the provider directly to confirm critical details before scheduling care.

About this directory

Senova is an independent directory of Medicare-, Medicaid-, and SAMHSA-listed care providers across the United States. We do not own, operate, or accept payment from any provider listed on this page. Listings are sourced from federal government datasets and refreshed monthly.

Sources: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov national directory, refreshed monthly.

Reviewed by the Senova editorial team. Last updated: June 2026.

Medical disclaimer: This page lists care providers and explains how state and federal coverage works. It is not medical advice. For medical decisions, consult a licensed physician. In a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For a substance use emergency, call SAMHSA's free 24/7 helpline at 1-800-662-4357.