Free and Low-Cost Psychiatry Referrals

Wellness Resources

Please note that these resources are not associated with 911±¬ÁÏÍøState East Bay Student Health and Counseling Services. SHCS does not endorse any particular provider or agency. 

The following are local free and low-cost psychiatry resources.  For more information, please see Guide to Finding a Psychiatrist in the Community.

Alameda County Mental Health Care Services - Access Mental Health

(800) 491-9099 
Monday -Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Telephone screening and referrals for people needing psychotherapists and psychiatrists accepting sliding scale or Medi-Cal; also for people with chronic mental illness needing admittance to an Alameda County community mental health center.


Schuman-Liles Clinic 

(Accept Medi-Cal.  Same day appointments may be available)
(Clinic moved from Oakland to San Leandro summer 2024)

  • 433 Callan Ave, Suite 101
    San Leandro, CA 94577
    Phone: (510) 569-9334
    Fax: (510) 569-9309
    Email: admin@schuman-liles.org

    Mon: 9-2p; Tu/Th/Fri 9-4:30p


Serves adult 18+; medication-based clinic; must not be in emergency; walk-in service; must have chronic serious mental illness. 1) Must be Alameda County resident, 2) Must have Medi-Cal, 3) Must have recommendation from Alameda Access 800-491-9099.

  •   2620 26th Avenue
    Oakland, California  94601
    P: (510) 437-2363 
    F: (510) 437-2366
 

Psychiatric Evaluation/Assessment; Medication Management/Support Services and Prescription; Individual, Group and Family Therapy; Intensive Case Management Services;

For Medi-911±¬ÁÏÍøand Medi-Cal/Medicare (Medi-Medi) Insured:

  1. Call Alameda County ACCESS: Dial (800) 491-9099 to request a referral to Pathways to Wellness.
  2. Referral Processing: Alameda County ACCESS will fax a referral letter to their Intake Department within 24-48 hours.
  3. Schedule Your Appointment: Once you have the referral, call them at (800) 975-PATH (7284) to schedule your first appointment.

Please note that they need authorization for services from Alameda County before any Medi-Cal-insured patient can be seen in their clinics.

FOR PPO, HMO INSURED and private pay: 
To schedule your first appointment, and assistance obtaining authorization from your insurance, please call (800) 975-PATH (7284). 

Oakland, CA
1700 Broadway, Suite 500
Oakland, CA 94612
Referrals: (800) 975-PATH (7284)
Phone: (510) 273-4200
Fax: (510) 273-8340

Union City, CA
2608 Central Avenue Suite 1
Union City, CA 94587
Referrals: (800) 975-PATH (7284)
Phone: (510) 675-0600
Fax: (510) 675-0185

Pleasanton, CA
5674 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 205
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Referrals: (800) 975-PATH (7284)
Phone: (925) 520-0066
Fax: (925) 520-0010

Services to children, youth and adults experiencing moderate to severe mental health illness, including: assessment, therapy, medication, case management, crisis intervention, hotline response, prevention and education, advocacy, support and referral services

310 8th Street, Suite 201
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 735-3939


Accepts Medi911±¬ÁÏÍøand most major insurance.

Offices in Berkeley, Newark, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Francisco, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, Vacaville, and Walnut Creek.

Highland Hospital & Fairmont Hospital Adult Outpatient Services

For South Alameda County residents, call: (510) 895-4369
For North Alameda County residents, call: (510) 437-4543