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Berkeley City Mental Health

Berkeley, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT

Outpatient · MAT center · in Berkeley, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves seniors.

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About Berkeley City Mental Health

Berkeley City Mental Health offers counseling and psychoeducation services to clients of all ages. They specifically work with individuals who receive Medi-Cal insurance and they can also serve clients who are homeless. For adults to be eligible for services, they must have a severe mental illness and functional impairments as a result. For children and adolescents to be eligible for services, they must be a resident of Berkeley or attend a school in Berkeley and meet the medical necessity specifications of Alameda County. The counseling services they offer include individual, family, and group counseling, medication support, psychoeducation, and full-service partnership services. They offer services in both English and Spanish.

Classified as community mental health center. local, county, or community government. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Thiothixene, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Cariprazine, Clozapine + 5 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Local, county, or community government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds

Contact & Location

Address

2640 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

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Facility direct line

(510) 981-5244

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Berkeley City Mental Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Berkeley City Mental Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call (510) 981-5244 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Berkeley City Mental Health offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Berkeley City Mental Health have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Berkeley City Mental Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy.
How do I start treatment at Berkeley City Mental Health?
Call the facility directly at (510) 981-5244 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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