Behavioral Health
Tulare County Behavioral Health
24-Hour Crisis and Access Lines
Mental Health Services Access and Crisis Line: 1-800-320-1616
Substance Use Disorder Access Line: 1-866-732-4114
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Problem Resolution (Grievances and Appeals)
Behavioral Health: 1-800-500-4465
Substance Use Disorder: 1-833-433-4988
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Behavioral Health Branch provides services for residents who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
Our network of County-operated, community-based, and mobile clinics provides a wide range of behavioral health and substance use disorder services throughout the county. Together, these programs create a system of care for individuals of all ages.
Services are available in English and Spanish, with interpreters available for other languages, and may be offered in person, by telehealth, and over the phone.
Our goal is to help you live and thrive within your community. To do so, we use a “whatever it takes” approach to support the wellness and recovery process. Our case managers work to provide connections to resources that may help you live independently within your community.
The 988 Lifeline is a nationwide behavioral health crisis and suicide prevention hotline that provides immediate support and resources. It offers 24/7, confidential help for anyone in distress, ensuring quick access to trained crisis counselors.
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- Get Involved
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Find out how to get involved here with announcements, upcoming meetings, and committees that are open to the public.
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- Contact Information
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This area contains important Tulare County HHSA Behavioral Health contact information.
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- Consumer & Family Resources
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The Consumer and Family resources page provides useful information and other resources to meet the needs and interest of individuals and families to ensure their well-being.
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- Health Information Exchange
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Find out how Tulare County participates in health information exchanges (HIEs), including an HIE operated by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA).
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- Provider Directory & Beneficiary Handbook
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The provider directory lists network providers by the category of services offered, location information, service hours, languages spoken, and other important program-specific information.
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- Problem Resolution & Advocacy
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For any problems and advocacy needs, visit here to learn more on problem resolution, family advocate information, and patient rights.
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- Programs & Services
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We are committed to improve the lives of anyone experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorder challenges by providing an array of services for individuals of all ages.
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- Cultural Competency & Compliance
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Tulare County’s Mental Health Plan is dedicated to promoting and delivering cultural and linguistic competency activities across the Tulare County Mental Health System of Care.
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- Plans, Reports & Dashboards
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Per Special Terms and Conditions (STC) requirements, dashboards are posted here for ease of public access.
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- Presumptive Transfer
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This section includes the process on a Medi-Cal Presumptive Transfer (AB 1299) for a foster child.
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- Links
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This section includes links to additional community resources.
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- Untangling Roots Video Series
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We encourage residents of Tulare County to listen and connect with the personal experiences shared by members of our community.
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- Past Videos
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There is still an opportunity to view our past videos with relevant content. As our video content increases, we will archive older videos here.
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- Public Notices
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This section of our website contains information and notices relating to HHSA and its branches, divisions, programs, and related requirements. All documents contained in this section are for public information.