Are you in crisis?  Are you looking for more immediate help for yourself or a loved one? Call us anytime, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  We have crisis workers available to talk with you.  Call 1-800-318-8212 at no cost to you, to talk to a live person. You can also come into our office, or call (530) 694-1816 (our local number) during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm), excluding weekends and holidays.   We're here to help, right now.  All it takes is your first step.  Contact us. Click here for the Current Medi-Cal Beneficiary Handbook (Last updated December 2022) What's Happening at BHS? This month's issue of "Let's Connect!" newsletter answers the question of "what's happening at BHS", and provides a wealth of information about wellness, mental health, recovery, inspiration and stress relief. Click below to view or download the October 2023 Newsletter. We welcome you to Alpine County Behavioral Health, Mental Health Services.  We provide; Crisis Services Specialty Mental Health Services Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services  Adult System of Care Children's System of Care Assisted Outpatient Treatment Cultural Competency Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services are available to all residents of Alpine County regardless of ability to pay. Alpine Behavioral health services are offered to people who live in Alpine County, including those who are eligible for Medi-Cal.  For an introduction to the services we offer, please click on this link:  Guide to Alpine County Behavioral Health Services.                  Mission Statement The mission of ACBHS is to provide safe, ethical and accessible services that inspire personal growth and development through strength-based behavioral health programs and supportive connections. Looking for a Provider? Click here for our Provider Directory (as of October 2023)  Covid-19 and Mental Health Please be assured that during the COVID 19 pandemic, Behavioral Health Services is here for you. Your mental wellness is still a priority for us. Please reach out, or come see us. We'd love to get to know you and support you in any way we can by providing mental health or recovery services. If you are in need of mental health services, please call us at (530) 694-1816, or on our 24-hour crisis line at (800) 318-8212, and we will assist you to the best of our ability. You can also receive Mental Health Support remotely, or online. Whether you're experiencing Coronovirus anxiety or a worsening of another mental health condition due to the COVID-19 outbreak or your needs are unrelated to it, you can connect with professional or peer support when you need it right from home. Healthplace is the largest consumer mental health site on the internet. To access Healthplace, click on the link below: www.healthplace.com Please remember: take steps to protect yourself. Clean your hands often, avoid close contact, cover coughs and sneezes, and clean and disinfect frequently. For more information on COVID 19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at: www.cdc.gov ACBHS does not discriminate. Please click here to access the Statement of Nondiscrimination, and for information on how to file a grievance with the Discrimination Grievance Coordinator.

Pregnant and recently postpartum women will receive priority admission for substance abuse treatment.

These services include:

• Outpatient individual and family counseling for mental health issues
• Outpatient individual substance abuse treatment counseling
• Outpatient groups for mental health, alcohol and drug issues
• Inpatient mental health treatment options
• Psychiatric consultation for medications via tele-health technology
• Inpatient treatment and/or detoxification for substance use disorder
• Calendars showing Community based prevention and early intervention programs

All services are offered with respect for the individual and with the belief that your natural tendency is to strive toward health. Our goal is to assist you in that process. Call or come in to access services and speak to our staff, office hours are Monday through Friday 8-5. Our phone number is 530-694-1816 and our address is 40 Diamond Valley Road For after-hours help call the Crisis line at 1-800-318-8212 or 530-694-1487.

Services are available at any of our locations throughout the county as well as in locations outside the office to suit our clients needs (such as a person's home).

Alpine County AB1299 Contact: (Presumptive Transfers)
(530) 694-1816 or (800) 318-8212
nwilliamson@alpinecountyca.gov 

Behavioral Health Services Staff:

Nichole Williamson, CAO - BHS Director

Tim Streeper - Interim Deputy Director

Teri McAlpin - Fiscal & Administrative Supervisor

Crystal Pitts, LMFT - Clinician

Anastasia Ingram-Flores, LCSW - Clinician

Misty Dee, LAADC - AOD Specialist

Dawn Riddle - MHSA Specialist

Cindy Heikes - Administrative Assistant III