Mood Disorders and Depression | Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health | UC Davis Health

For patients

Mental and behavioral health services require a referral from your primary care provider. Please contact your primary care provider to request one. Once you have a referral, have the following information ready when scheduling an appointment for yourself or a loved one:

• Your (or your dependent’s) insurance card and/or eligibility information
• A list of current medications you or your loved one are taking
• A method of payment for your insurance co-payment, if applicable
• Any updates to your address, employment, or insurance coverage, if applicable

For Referring Physicians

To refer a patient to us, please contact our referral specialists at 916-703-3300 to request a form. If you have questions, our referral specialists are available to help connect your patient with the appropriate UC Davis mental health provider and services. You may also visit our Physician and Transfer Referral Center for additional support.