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LGBTQIA+ Mental Health and Safety 

People in the LGBTQIA+ community can experience discrimination. This may cause stress and mental health issues like depression, anxiety and shame. These are valid feelings that can be hard to deal with alone. It’s a good time to ask for mental health care when you notice any changes in your mood that affect your:

  • Ability to take care of yourself.
  • Ability to participate in daily activities.
  • Relationships at home, school or work.

Medi-Cal covers care for both mental health and substance use disorders. Some services are covered by Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) and some are covered by HPSM.

Learn how to get mental health care

Talk with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP supports your overall health, which includes your mental health. When you visit your PCP, talk about how you feel. Your PCP may prescribe medicine and give you tips for improving your mental health. They may also refer you to a mental health provider. Learn more.

Call the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) ACCESS Call Center at 800-686-0101. They will ask you some questions to assess your mental health. Based on your needs, they will refer you to a mental health provider. Learn more.  

Need support right now? Call these no-cost helplines. 

Mental health and crisis  

LGBTQIA+ Peer support

Relationship abuse and domestic violence

Parent and caregiver support

Sexually transmitted infections

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