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Virtual care in California

Online addiction and mental health treatment in California.

Connect with Bright Heart Health for specialized addiction, mental health, psychiatric, and chronic pain care through telehealth.

Patients in California

“The staff at Bright Heart Health really care for the patients and it is clear that they work hard to provide the best care they can.”
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Care from wherever you are

Specialized treatment through telehealth.

From Los Angeles and the Bay Area to Sacramento, the Central Valley, and Humboldt County, California patients meet their Bright Heart Health care team by secure video. Care can include medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, telepsychiatry with evaluation and medication management, counseling, and chronic pain support.

Meet with your care team online from home or another private location. Bright Heart Health’s virtual model supports continued connection without requiring travel for every appointment.

Communities served

Care that reaches across the state.

Patients in California connect with Bright Heart Health from these counties. Figures are aggregate counts with no individual patient information.

  • Los Angeles2,438
  • Humboldt865
  • Alameda589
  • Contra Costa518
  • Sacramento465
  • San Joaquin444
  • Ventura424
  • San Diego403
  • Orange366
  • San Francisco365
  • Santa Clara359
  • Monterey338
  • Solano329
  • Stanislaus305
  • Fresno202
  • San Bernardino192
  • Lake182
  • Sonoma170
  • Marin158
  • Del Norte156
  • Riverside156
  • Shasta152
  • Santa Cruz140
  • Placer136
  • Santa Barbara119
  • Yolo115
  • Butte114
  • Siskiyou113
  • Merced102
  • San Mateo102
  • San Luis Obispo95
  • Kern81
  • Yuba77
  • Nevada60
  • Modoc57
  • Napa56
  • Mendocino54
  • El Dorado51
  • Tulare49
  • Sutter46
  • Glenn41
  • Tehama37
  • San Benito29
  • Calaveras22
  • Madera22
  • Kings18
  • Lassen18
  • Tuolumne18
  • Amador17
  • Mono14
  • Plumas11

Plus 6 more California counties where we serve a small number of patients. Counts under 11 are not shown to protect privacy.

Counts current as of November 11, 2026.

Coverage in California

Insurance and payment options.

Coverage varies by state and by plan. Our team verifies benefits and eligibility before treatment begins.

Check your coverage: (844) 884-4474
  • MedicareSubject to eligibility and benefits verification
  • MedicaidAccepted in California, New Mexico and North Carolina
  • Commercial insurancePlan participation and benefits are verified
  • Self-payAsk our care team about current options

Program availability and coverage are confirmed individually before treatment.

Insurance and coverage options

  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Carelon
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • CenCal Health
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Gold Coast Health Plan
  • San Francisco Health Plan
  • Sutter Health

Results in California

Breaking Down Barriers to Recovery Through Low-Barrier Telehealth Care

HACHR and Bright Heart Health: Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment in Humboldt County

Read the case study
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2,637prescriptions recorded in 2024

72%of prescriptions were a 7-day supply

How it works

Getting care is simple, personal, and supportive.

Start virtual care in three clear steps, with support from the comfort and privacy of home.

Flexible scheduling Private virtual care Online appointments

Schedule your first online visit

Choose an available time that works for your schedule.

A welcoming clinic reception with the Bright Heart Health logo on an off-white wall

Meet your care team online

Connect with your care team from home.

Visit confirmed

Begin your care plan

Continue with the treatment and support planned for you.

You are not alone. Our care team can help you find the right next step.

Questions about care in California

What California patients ask.

Can I get Suboxone online in California?

Yes, when clinically appropriate. Bright Heart Health clinicians evaluate California patients by secure video and can prescribe buprenorphine-based medication such as Suboxone as part of medication-assisted treatment that includes counseling and follow-up.

Do you offer telepsychiatry in California?

Yes. California patients can meet a psychiatric clinician online for evaluation, medication management when appropriate, behavioral health support, and ongoing follow-up.

How do virtual visits work in California?

Visits happen over secure video from your phone, tablet, or computer while you are located in California. After an initial evaluation, your clinician builds a plan with you and schedules follow-up visits.

What insurance do you accept in California?

Bright Heart Health works with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and self-pay options. Program availability and coverage are confirmed individually before treatment. Benefits and eligibility are verified before treatment begins.

Do I need a referral to start care in California?

No referral is required. Call or text our team, or join the Virtual Clinic, to talk through your needs and confirm eligibility, coverage, and next steps.

Start your care journey

Ready to explore care in California?

Our team can help confirm availability, eligibility, and the right next step.