Providers Behavioral Health & Mental Health Primary Care Provider Screening Tools and Resources

PCP Screening Tools and Resources

CenCal Health covers screening members for alcohol use and providing brief behavioral interventions at primary healthcare.  Members with primary Medi-Cal Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorder must be referred to County Alcohol and Drug Services for appropriate out-patient and residential treatment services.  Members with primary Medicare Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorders must be referred to appropriate resources that accept Medicare.

For more details or assistance please contact our Behavioral Health Department at (805) 562-1600

Behavioral Health Treatment (ABA) & Mental Health Resources:

Substance Use Resources:

Referral:

Services for Alcohol and Other Drug Use:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: The patient scored positive on the mental health substance use screening tool. How do I refer them to services? 

A: For Substance Use Services please refer the member to the Santa Barbara County ACCESS Line 1 (888) 321-2843 or San Luis Obispo County ACCESS Line 1 (800) 838-1381.  The member can also contact the Behavioral Health Care Coordination Center for further assistance 1 (877) 814-1861.

Q: My Patient needs a higher level of care, what do I do?

A: Mental Health providers recommending members for a higher level of care should discuss these recommendations with the member and contact the Behavioral Health Care Coordination Center Provider line at (805) 562-1600 for assistance in transitioning the member to the appropriate level of service. You should continue to provide services to the member until they are engaged with a County level provider.