September 30, 2025

Tailoring mental health care to the needs of our members

Recognizing that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, Kaiser Permanente has worked to build a better model of mental health care over the last several years.

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Kaiser Permanente’s investments and integrated approach are making a difference in mental health care access for our patients and members.

Since 2020, Kaiser Permanente has invested more than $1 billion to train and license new clinicians, expanding mental health services in California and making access to our high-quality mental health care easier and faster — without requiring referrals.

This investment included adding resources and growing the workforce of mental health professionals by 26% in California and expanding our network to nearly 35,000 therapists, including internal and external providers.