--- title: "Behavioral Health Outpatient at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter provides outpatient behavioral health services, including therapy, counseling and psychiatric care, to help individuals manage mental health conditions." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-outpatient" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Behavioral Health Outpatient Services # Behavioral Health Outpatient Care When you’re living with a mental health issue, you want an accurate diagnosis and advanced treatment. We offer comprehensive mental health assessments and therapy options to fit your lifestyle. In a crisis? Call 988 for the [Suicide Prevention Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/). [Find a Doctor](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Psychiatry%22%2C%22Psychiatry+-+Child%2FAdolescent%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a Referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals?facets=%7B%22c_relatedServices.name%22%3A%7B%22165%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Behavioral+Health+Outpatient%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities) ## Why Choose Sutter? Our compassionate, experienced professionals are here to help support you through mental health challenges, offering both day and evening programs. We’re by your side at every step, from determining an accurate diagnosis and starting appropriate treatment to eventually helping manage your condition. During in-person or virtual outpatient therapy, you regularly meet with a mental health specialist. Working with a therapist can improve mild to moderate symptoms and increase your quality of life. We offer one-on-one therapy sessions with certified providers and group counseling options led by professionals. Group topics include mental health education, stress reduction, symptom management and more. We’re also invested in working with your family, so you have a strong support system at home. Our family counseling teaches partners and family members communication techniques to improve relationships. By The Numbers ### 80+ Providers offer trusted mental health care close to home. ### 30+ Locations in our communities provide behavioral health services.  ### 5 Specialty Centers  support mental health care across Northern California.  ### 16 Recognitions for high-performance care from U.S. News & World Report. ## Need a Referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a Referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Addiction](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/addiction-treatment) - Anxiety - Bipolar Disorder - Depression - Drug Dependence and Addiction - Substance Abuse ## Diagnostics - Addiction Consultation - Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations - Psychological Assessment ## Treatments - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) - Medication management - Mindfulness therapy - [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy) - Recreational therapy ## Related services - [Behavioral health care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care) - [Behavioral health care for seniors](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care-seniors) - [Child and adolescent behavioral health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/child-adolescent-behavioral-health) - [Eating disorder treatment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment) - [Inpatient psychiatric services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/inpatient-psychiatric-services) - [Interventional psychiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-psychiatry) - [Partial hospitalization (PHP) And intensive outpatient care (IOP)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/partial-hospitalization-intensive-outpatient-care) ## Behavioral health specialty locations  ## Sutter’s Picks Health & wellness ### [Understanding depression and anxiety](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/understanding-depression-anxiety) Talk your doctor when stress, sadness and anxiety become overwhelming. Health & wellness ### [Is it Sadness or Depression?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-it-sadness-or-depression) Are you blue or truly depressed? Learn the signs and symptoms of clinical depression. Health & wellness ### [Help for clinical depression](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/help-for-clinical-depression) Explore effective treatment options, including medications, to lift depression’s cloud. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Event ### [Mental health help for teens](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2eff9347ee327947d9702/) Access comprehensive services for adolescents ages 12-17 experiencing mental health problems. - Event ### [Holistic mental health care for adults](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2eeca5ec20b1fd85621b8/) As a community hospital program, we treat people with medical conditions and mental health issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. - Event ### [Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aad847a29c80e6c47d84a46/) A Non-Invasive Treatment Option for Depression [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Find a Doctor Find your Sutter Health doctor. 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