Mental Health

LA’s clinics are paving the way for integrated care by offering a range of behavioral health services on-site. The following section highlights expansions in mental health services provided by clinics.

The number of mental health visits provided by community clinics increased by 68% from 2012 to 2015. This increase occurred in 6 of the 8 SPAs, with the most dramatic gains occurring in SPA 6.

Mental health encounters plot chart.
Source: OSHPD 2012 and 2015

Clinics increased capacity to provide mental health services by increasing the number of mental health providers (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and licensed social workers).

Psychiatrist FTE Chart. Clinical Psychologist FTE Chart. LCSW FTE Chart.

Source: OSHPD 2012 AND 2015

These are key findings from CCALAC’s 2018 Network Adequacy Report.

This project was funded by L.A. Care Health Plan to benefit low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County.