26-780 Use the Behavioral Health Referral Guide to Choose the Right Care
Date: 06/15/26
A tool to help you make timely, appropriate behavioral health referrals
The Get Patients to the Right Behavioral Healthcare — Fast guide is a quick reference tool. It helps you decide the right level of behavioral health care for your patients.
Why it matters
Using this guide can help you:
- Make faster, more accurate referral decisions.
- Reduce delays in care.
- Support better patient outcomes.
- Improve care coordination across providers.
What providers need to do
- Use the guide as a quick reference when screening patients.
- Use it to choose the right level of care before making a referral.
- Keep the guide accessible for use during visits.
Where to find the guide
- Go to Behavioral Health Provider Resources Center.
- Go to Online Resources and Tools.
- Open Get Patients to the Right Behavioral Healthcare – Fast (PDF).
Need help?
If you have questions about the flyer or how to use it, contact CalViva Health at 888-893-1569. Behavioral health providers can call 844-966-0298.
This information applies to Physicians and Practitioners, Participating Physician Groups (PPGs), Hospitals, Ancillary Providers, Community Supports (CS) Providers, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Providers, and Behavioral Health Providers.
This information applies to Medi-Cal in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties.