Youth Mental Health Outpatient Treatment

Who is eligible?

Children/youth must be Medi-Cal, or qualify for Educationally Related Mental Health Services “ERMHS” and meet medical necessity for Specialty Mental Health Services to use this service.

Is there a charge for this service?

Ongoing services are free for SLO Medi-Cal (CenCal) beneficiaries with full scope Medi-Cal. We help SLO residents who do not have Medi-Cal find resources and may provide some services on a sliding scale basis. There is no cost to families who qualify for Educationally Related Social Emotional Support Services (ERSESS).

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Monday - Friday 8-5


354 South Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Tel: (805) 473-7060

Monday - Friday 8-5


354 South Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Tel: (805) 473-7060

Monday - Friday 8-5


5575 Hospital Drive
Atascadero, CA 93422

Tel: (805) 461-6060

Monday - Friday 8-5


5575 Hospital Drive
Atascadero, CA 93422

Tel: (805) 461-6060

Monday - Friday 8-5


1989 Vicente Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 781-4179

Monday - Friday 8-5


1989 Vicente Drive
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 781-4179

FAQS

There are several different kinds of Medi-Cal: 

  • "Full Scope" is the most common type and pays for services in full. 
  • "Share of Cost" Medi-Cal has a set monthly amount that you must pay before Medi-Cal covers your care.
  • "Restricted" Medi-Cal pays for some services but not others.  Common restrictions include Pregnancy and Emergency coverage.

The best way to know which type you have is to contact your eligibility worker at Department of Social Services or visit the Department of Social Service's Medi-Cal page.

We will work with you to set up a sliding scale plan if you do not have Full Scope Medi-Cal. See the Client Cost Explanation and Agreement or Explicación de Costo y Acuerdo for more detail. 

Please contact our access line at 1 (800) 838-1381 for information or to schedule an appointment. 

Please call 1 (800) 838-1381 and explain your situation. A clinician is there and can assist you in accessing more urgent services as needed.

Generally, you can see a therapist for an assessment within fourteen (14) days.