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General Information and Overview

The San Luis Obispo County Mental Health Services Department offers a full range of specialty mental health services provided by a culturally diverse network of community mental health programs, clinics and private psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists. Most people seeking behavioral health services need only basic counseling services. For those who are in need of more extensive treatment, the Mental Health Services Department offers an array of services. 

Services are available to residents of San Luis Obispo County who receive Medi-Cal benefits, MediCare benefits, and to other County residents with limited resources. Services are approved and provided based on individual clinical need. 

Cost of Services
Treatment Approach
Confidentiality
Limitations on Confidentiality
Rights and Responsibilities
State Fair Hearing Process
Grievance Process
Advance Health Care Directives
Facts About Mental Illness

 

Important Telephone Numbers:
Emergency 911
San Luis Obispo Mental Health Services       (800) 838-1381 24-hours 
Grievance Coordinator (805) 781-4738
State Patient's Rights Office (909) 358-4600
Medi-Cal State Ombudsman

(800) 896-4042 or (916) 653-9194