Mental Health Resources for Older Adults
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If you or a loved one have Medicare, it can pay for both mental health and substance use disorder services. Medicare covers both outpatient and inpatient treatment and prescription drugs to support your mental health needs. It also covers treatment for alcoholism and substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings. This is true whether you are enrolled in fee-for-service Medicare (i.e., Original Medicare) or a Medicare Advantage health plan. In California, there are other behavioral health resources that may be available to you depending on your needs. More information about mental health resources is available from Medicare.
Download the factsheet for providers on behavioral health services in Medicare.
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If you have Medicare, mental health and substance use disorder services are available to you. To access Medicare-covered services, speak to your primary care provider or mental health provider, or use the Provider Compare tool on the Medicare website to find a provider who accepts Medicare. Contact your Medicare Advantage plan if you need help finding a provider or accessing care.
Friendship Line: The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention center and a “warm” line to provide emotional support, well-being check-ins, and other support for older adults. Call toll-free 888.670.1360 or visit the Institute on Aging website.