05/30/2026
Info for my Medicare clients.
Mental health & substance disorders.
Medicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders.
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE
1) Outpatient Mental Health Care
Services to help diagnose and treat mental health conditions (often called counseling or psychotherapy).
2) Intensive Outpatient Program Services
Part-time mental health care for people who need at least 9 hours of services per week.
3) Partial Hospitalization
Full-day mental health care for people who need at least 20 hours of services per week.
4) Inpatient Care
Mental health care services when you’re admitted to a general or psychiatric hospital.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988, the free and confidential Su***de Crisis Lifeline. You can call and speak with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also connect with a counselor through web chat at 988lifeline.org. Call 911 if you're in immediate medical crisis.