Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs

El Centro, CA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in El Centro, CA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. local, county, or community government. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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 · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient
Therapy approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used: Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
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; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

120 North 8th Street, El Centro, CA 92243

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Facility direct line

442-265-1525

Website

bhs.imperialcounty.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CA Medicaid plan. Call 442-265-1525 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs offer?

This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).

What therapy methods does Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at Imperial County Behavioral Health Children Adolescents Outpatient Servs?

Call the facility directly at 442-265-1525 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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