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Mental Health Services

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Louise Rogers, Director Phone: 650-573-2541 FAX: 650-573-2841 ACCESS Team (information, referral and assessment) 1-800-686-0101 (voice) 1-800-943-2833 (TDD) What's new? The Central County Mental Health Clinic has a new home! (pdf) BHRS Begins Using Cornerstone Learning Management System (pdf) Network of Care Description of Services Support and Advocacy   Mental Health Board   Tony Hoffman Community Service Awards    Psychiatry Residency Training Program Psychiatric Grand Rounds Calendar Intern and Trainee Program Request For Proposals Mental Health Policies  Mission Statement Wellness Matters  Resources for Immigrants Link to: Mental Health Association (MHA) of San Mateo County  The Mental Health Services Division provides a broad range of services to people with mental illness in the county. Priority populations include seriously mentally ill adults and children, older adults at risk of institutionalization, children in special education or at risk of out-of-home placement, and people of any age in major crisis. The division is responsible for providing needed mental health services to all individuals who are eligible for Medi-Cal under a managed care plan called the Mental Health Plan (MHP). The division serves over 10,000 clients through outpatient service centers in Daly City, San Mateo, the Coastside, Redwood City and East Palo Alto, in school-based locations, and through a network of community agencies and independent providers. These  county and community resources provide outpatient services, residential treatment, rehabilitation and other services for adults and children. The division operates the Cordilleras Mental Health Center, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Redwood City, through a contract with Telecare Corporation. All services are aimed at helping individuals with mental illness maintain their independence and helping children with serious emotional problems become educated and stay with their families. The division is advised by the Mental Health Board.