Del Norte County Behavioral Health

Del Norte County's Behavioral Health Branch offers integrated mental health and substance use services to residents of all ages. They address conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. Key services include crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual and group therapy, case management, and specialized programs for co-occurring disorders. The Behavioral Health Branch provides holistic, community-focused care by merging mental health and substance use services. A multidisciplinary team collaborates to develop personalized treatment plans, ensuring clients receive coordinated support. Services are delivered in schools, homes of children with serious emotional concerns receiving Medi-Cal, jails, and Juvenile Hall. The branch emphasizes accessibility through sliding fee scales, culturally responsive care, and free translation services, serving the diverse needs of Del Norte County residents.