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The Right Door First: Mental Health Care for Inland Empire Kids

Who to call for your child's mental health in Riverside and San Bernardino counties: IEHP, county lines, crisis centers, and low-cost care.

Originally published September 16, 2026

Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Clinical review: Fady Boules, PMHNP-BC

21 min read

It is 9 p.m. Your child had another hard day, and you are sitting with your phone, trying to figure out who to call. Getting mental health care for a child in Riverside and San Bernardino counties can feel like standing in a long hallway with many doors and no signs on any of them.

This guide puts the signs up. It explains which door to try first, what each kind of care means, and what to ask when someone answers. It ends with a list of phone numbers and programs for children and teens. Every listing was checked against official websites on September 16, 2026.

Key takeaways

  • If your child is in danger right now, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 any time.
  • Both counties send crisis teams to help children. Riverside: 951-686-4357. San Bernardino: 800-398-0018.
  • If your child has IEHP, you can call IEHP for therapy without a doctor’s referral.
  • The county handles more serious needs, like crisis care, hospital stays, and drug or alcohol treatment.
  • With Medi-Cal, there is “no wrong door.” Your child can start care through IEHP or the county.
  • No insurance does not mean no help. Both county systems say they do not turn people away because they cannot pay.
  • Programs change. Always call before you drive somewhere.

If your child is in danger right now

Call 911 if your child is hurt, has taken something, or could hurt someone right now. You can also go to the nearest emergency room.

For a mental health crisis, you have more options:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It is free, private, and open 24/7.1
  • Riverside County. Call 951-686-4357 (951-686-HELP), any time. It is free, and bilingual counselors are available. This same number sends a mobile crisis team to help people of all ages.2, 3, 4
  • San Bernardino County. Call 800-398-0018 or text 909-420-0560, any time. The Community Crisis Response Team helps children and adults in English and Spanish.5

Some walk-in crisis centers see children and teens, and some see only adults. The list below shows which is which.

Four doors for a child’s mental health care in the Inland Empire: danger, crisis, everyday therapy through IEHP, and serious needs through the county. To text San Bernardino County’s crisis team, use 909-420-0560. Tap the image to read it full size.

Step 1: Find the right door

With Medi-Cal in these two counties, mental health care comes through two systems.

IEHP handles everyday mental health care. This includes therapy for things like anxiety, sadness, or behavior problems at home or school. IEHP says members can see a behavioral health specialist for therapy without a referral.6 Call 800-440-4347 (TTY 800-718-4347). The IEHP behavioral health team answers Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.6, 7 Ask for a therapist who works with children or teens.

IEHP can also give free rides to mental health appointments for Medi-Cal members. Ask at least 5 days before a routine visit.8

IEHP is not the only Medi-Cal plan here, and the plan lineup changes over time. Your child’s Medi-Cal card names the plan. Call the member services number printed on that card and ask for behavioral health; if the card names IEHP, use the number above. The county door below is the same for every plan.

The county handles more serious needs. This includes crisis care, hospital stays, intensive care coordination, intensive services in the home, and therapeutic foster care.9 Drug and alcohol treatment for Medi-Cal members also goes through the county.10, 11

  • Riverside County CARES Line: 800-499-3008, open 24/7. The county serves children and teens up to age 17 and can check mental health or substance use needs.12
  • San Bernardino County Access Unit: 888-743-1478 (TTY 711), open 24/7. They help families find the right provider.13

There is no wrong door. California’s “No Wrong Door” policy says children and youth under 21 should get timely care no matter which system they call first. A child can even get care from IEHP and the county at the same time.14 If you get bounced between the two, say “No Wrong Door” and ask them to connect with each other while you stay on the phone.

Step 2: Know the levels of care

Programs use short names that can be confusing. Here is what they mean.

  • Outpatient therapy. Your child meets with a therapist, usually once a week or so, and goes home.
  • Intensive outpatient program (IOP). Several hours of therapy a few days a week. Many run after school.15, 16
  • Partial hospitalization program (PHP), or day program. Treatment for most of the day on most weekdays. Your child sleeps at home.17
  • Crisis walk-in center or crisis stabilization unit. A short stay, less than a day, to calm a crisis and plan next steps.18
  • Inpatient care. Your child stays in a hospital overnight to stay safe and get treatment. Emergency rooms and crisis teams usually decide if this is needed.

A child can move between levels. A day program might step down to an after-school program, then to weekly therapy.

Step 3: Ask these questions when you call

Write the answers down. Keep this list on your phone.

  • Do you see children my child’s age at this location?
  • Is this program open right now, and how long is the wait?
  • Do you take my child’s exact IEHP plan, or do we need county approval first?
  • Does my child need a referral? Who starts it?
  • What does it cost if we have no insurance? Do you have a sliding fee?
  • What papers do I need to bring?
  • Does the therapist speak our language, or will there be an interpreter?
  • What number do I call after hours?

One more tip: a program’s website may say it “works with IEHP.” That does not mean IEHP has approved that program for your child. Call IEHP to check.

If you have no insurance or very little money

Start with your county line. San Bernardino County’s behavioral health department says no client or potential client “will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.”19 It uses a sliding scale based on family size, income, and assets.20, 19 Riverside County says “no one is denied care based on their ability to pay.”12

Community health centers are the next stop. Many offer counseling for children with fees based on income. Several say they never turn anyone away because they cannot pay. University training clinics also offer low-cost therapy, with trainees supervised by licensed clinicians.21

Ask every clinic whether your child may qualify for Medi-Cal and how to apply.

Directory: phone numbers and programs for children and teens

Listings were checked against each program’s official website or county source on September 16, 2026. Hours, ages, and openings change. Call first. Listing a program here is not an endorsement.

24/7 help lines

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988.1
  • Inland SoCal 211+. Dial 211 for local help in both counties, 24/7.22
  • Riverside County crisis helpline and mobile crisis team.2, 3 Call 951-686-4357
  • Riverside County CARES Line. Mental health and substance use help for children and teens.12 Call 800-499-3008
  • San Bernardino County crisis team.5 Call 800-398-0018. Text 909-420-0560.
  • San Bernardino County Access Unit.13 Call 888-743-1478
  • San Bernardino County Substance Use Disorder Helpline (SUDRS).11 Call 800-968-2636

Walk-in crisis care that sees children or teens

Riverside County

  • Emergency Treatment Services (ETS). County psychiatric emergency service for all ages, open 24/7.23 9990 County Farm Rd, Suite 4, Riverside, CA 92503. 951-358-4700
  • Indio Crisis Center. 24/7 walk-in care for children as young as 5, teens, and adults.24, 25 47-915 Oasis St, Indio, CA 92201. 760-863-8600
  • Perris Mental Health Urgent Care. 24/7 walk-in care for teens 13 to 17 and adults.26 85 Ramona Expressway, Suites 1-3, Perris, CA 92571. 951-349-4195
  • Palm Springs Mental Health Urgent Care. 24/7 walk-in care for teens 13 to 17 and adults.27 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suites A1-A4, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 760-424-5602

Important: the mental health urgent care at 9890 County Farm Road in Riverside serves adults 18 and older only. For a child, use ETS at 9990 County Farm Road or call the crisis line.28

San Bernardino County

  • Victorville Crisis Walk-In Center. Open 24 hours, every day, for all ages.29, 18 12240 Hesperia Rd, Suite A, Victorville, CA 92395. 760-245-8837
  • Morongo Basin Crisis Walk-In Center. Open 24/7 for all ages.29, 30 7293 Dumosa Ave, Suite 2, Yucca Valley, CA 92284. 760-365-2233
  • Merrill Center. 24/7 crisis stabilization for youth and adults.29, 31 Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead for a young child. 14677 Merrill Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. 951-643-2340
  • Windsor Center. 24/7 crisis stabilization for youth and adults.29, 32 Walk-ins welcome. Call ahead for a young child. 1481 N Windsor Dr, San Bernardino, CA 92404. 909-361-6470

Hospital care for children and teens

Families usually reach these through an emergency room, a crisis team, or the county. Whether a bed is open changes by the hour.

  • Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit. Inpatient unit and a behavioral health emergency room for teens 13 to 17.33 400 N Pepper Ave, Colton, CA 92324. 909-580-1000
  • RUHS Inpatient Treatment Facility. Inpatient psychiatric care for ages 13 and up.23 9990 County Farm Rd, Suite 4, Riverside, CA 92503. 951-358-4700
  • Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center. Youth inpatient program.34, 35 Its youth services cover ages 8 to 17. 1710 Barton Rd, Redlands, CA 92373. 909-558-9275
  • Canyon Ridge Hospital. Inpatient care for teens 13 to 17.36, 37 Assessments 24/7. Its admissions page lists IEHP. 5353 G St, Chino, CA 91710. 909-590-3700
  • View Behavioral Health Colton Children’s. A new psychiatric hospital for children and teens under 18.38, 39 On San Bernardino County’s contracted hospital list. Call to confirm admissions. 1280 E Cooley Dr, Colton, CA 92324. The campus site lists 833-824-1119, written there as (833) VBH-1119.85 The federal provider registry lists 844-562-1212 for this address, which is the company’s central intake.86 Try the campus line first.

San Bernardino County’s contracted hospital list also includes hospitals outside the Inland Empire.39

Day programs and after-school programs (PHP and IOP)

Riverside County

  • 417 Recovery, Murrieta. Teen IOP for ages 12 to 17, for mental health and substance use.40, 41 33050 Antelope Rd, Suites 201-202, Murrieta, CA 92563. 855-417-0417
  • 417 Recovery, Palm Desert. Teen IOP for ages 12 to 17.40, 41 74-075 El Paseo, Suite A-5, Palm Desert, CA 92260. 844-417-3417
  • Live Well Family Counseling Services, Temecula. IOP and PHP for children 8 to 12 and teens 13 to 17.17, 42 Its website lists IEHP. 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 215, Temecula, CA 92590. 951-257-8045
  • Oak Grove Center, Murrieta. IOP for children and teens, plus a partial hospitalization program.43, 44 24275 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562. 951-677-5599 ext. 2277
  • ROWI Teen and Parent Wellness Centers. Teen PHP (day program) and IOP. ROWI’s pages list ages 12 to 17, and some say up to 18.45, 46, 47 ROWI says it does not treat eating disorders or substance use. Sites in Corona (1867 California Ave, Suite 102), Riverside (3600 Lime St, Suite 512), Temecula (40810 County Center Dr, Suite 160), Lake Elsinore (600 Central Ave, Building C), and Palm Desert (72855 Fred Waring Dr, Suite A4). 800-721-7694

San Bernardino County

  • Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center, Youth PHP and IOP. Ages 8 to 17.35, 34 1686 Barton Rd, Suite 100, Redlands, CA 92373. 909-558-9113
  • Canyon Ridge Hospital, Teen IOP. Ages 13 to 17.15, 37 Monday to Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m., in person or online. 5353 G St, Chino, CA 91710. 909-590-3700
  • Valenta, Rancho Cucamonga. Eight-week evening IOP for teens with depression or anxiety.16, 48 A parent joins on Wednesdays. Its website lists IEHP. 9479 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. 909-719-7979
  • ROWI Teen and Parent Wellness Centers. Teen PHP (day program) and IOP in Redlands (1030 Nevada St, Suite 100), Upland (870 N Mountain Ave, Suite 128), and Rancho Cucamonga (9130 Anaheim Pl, Suite 130).45, 46 ROWI KIDS serves ages 8 to 12 at 9439 Archibald Ave, Suite 104, Rancho Cucamonga. 800-721-7694

Early psychosis care

  • RUHS First Episode Psychosis Program. Team care for young people 12 to 26 who recently started having psychosis symptoms.49 Includes therapy, psychiatry, family support, and skills groups. Riverside, La Quinta, and Perris. 951-358-6005

Help for teen drug and alcohol use

  • Riverside County. Call the CARES Line at 800-499-3008 for an assessment.12 The county clinic in Moreno Valley serves teens 12 to 17.10 23119 Cottonwood Ave, Building A, Suite 100, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. 951-413-5130
  • San Bernardino County. Call the Substance Use Disorder Helpline at 800-968-2636, any time. Free screenings and assessments run on weekdays.11 The county lists outpatient programs for youth 12 to 17, including:50
    • Mariposa Community Counseling, Ontario. 909-458-1376
    • Rialto Behavioral and Addiction Treatment Services, Rialto. 909-421-9465
    • Inland Behavioral & Health Services, San Bernardino. 909-881-6146
    • Barstow Behavioral Health Center, Barstow. 760-255-5700
    • High Desert Child, Adolescent and Family Services Center, Barstow. 760-255-1083

The county’s directory lists one live-in youth substance use program, in Lancaster, outside the county. Live-in treatment needs county approval first.11, 50

Low-cost and free counseling

Riverside County

  • Neighborhood Healthcare. Counseling for children and families.51, 52, 53 Fees based on income and household size. The clinic says it never turns anyone away for lack of insurance or money. Sites: Hemet (1030 E Florida Ave), Riverside (4371 Latham St), Riverside Arlanza (8856 Arlington Ave), Riverside Eastside (1970 University Ave), Temecula (41840 Enterprise Cir N), and Temecula Parkway (31537 Rancho Pueblo Rd, Suite 102). 833-867-4642
  • Community Health Systems. Counseling for children and teens, with a sliding fee based on income and family size.54, 55
    • Moreno Valley Family Health Center, 22675 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley. 951-571-2350
    • Magnolia Community Health Center, 9380 Magnolia Ave, Riverside. 951-373-5620
    • University Community Health Center, 2933 University Ave, Riverside. 951-224-8220
  • Innercare. Serves all patients regardless of ability to pay, with a sliding fee. Lists behavioral health, plus child psychiatry by video visit.56
  • Health Service Alliance, Palm Desert. Care for kids from birth through age 21, including counseling and psychiatry.57, 58, 59 Sliding fee based on income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. 41990 Cook St, Suite F-2007, Palm Desert, CA 92211. 442-334-7192
  • The Center, Scott Hines Behavioral Health Clinic, Palm Springs. Training clinic at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, with individual and family therapy.60, 61 Accepts IEHP. The county directory lists it for all ages, so ask whether they see your child’s age. 1301 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. 760-281-2613
  • Operation SafeHouse, Riverside. 24-hour emergency shelter and counseling for youth 11 to 17 who have run away, are homeless, or are at risk.62 No one is turned away for inability to pay. 9685 Hayes St, Riverside, CA 92503. 951-351-4418. 24-hour crisis line: 800-561-6944
  • SafeHouse of the Desert, Thousand Palms. Emergency shelter and counseling for youth 11 to 17.63 No one is turned away for inability to pay. 72710 East Lynn St, Thousand Palms, CA 92276. 760-343-3211

San Bernardino County

  • Loma Linda University Resiliency Clinic. Therapy for children 5 and up.64, 65 Usually $15 to $50 per visit, based on income. Some families referred through school partnerships pay nothing. 11155 Mountain View Ave, Suite 220, Loma Linda, CA 92354. 909-558-6716
  • CSUSB Community Counseling Center. Graduate trainees see children 7 and up, teens, and adults.21 Families choose $10 to $25 per visit, and a few $5 visits are available. Open during fall and winter semesters only. It does not treat ADHD, autism, eating disorders, substance use, or a child in crisis. 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407. 909-537-5569
  • Health Service Alliance. Care for kids from birth through age 21, including counseling.57, 58, 59 Sliding fee based on income, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Main line: 877-335-2559
    • Chino Valley, 13193 Central Ave, Chino. Behavioral health: 909-902-9111
    • Hesperia, 16377 Main St, Suite A. 760-688-4808
    • Montclair, 4651 Holt Blvd, Suite G (ask about counseling for children). 909-326-0414
    • Rancho Cucamonga, 10837 Laurel St, Suite 204. 909-294-5358
    • Upland, 600 N Euclid Ave, Suites 202 and 204. 840-237-3344
  • SAC Health, San Bernardino Campus. Counseling for children, teens, and families.66, 67 Fees based on family income and size, and uninsured patients are helped. 250 S G St, San Bernardino, CA 92410. 909-382-7100
  • St. John’s Community Health. Counseling for children and teens.68, 69 Sliding scale for uninsured patients, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. Call the Inland Empire line to ask which site offers counseling. 909-703-4099
  • Citrus Counseling Services. Counseling for young children, youth, and families, with a sliding scale for those who qualify.70, 71
  • West End Family Counseling Services, Ontario. Early mental health help for children from birth to age 8, in group and individual sessions.72 Ask about cost. 855 N Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762. 909-983-2020
  • Desert Mountain Children’s Center. Individual, group, and family therapy for young people from birth to 21.73, 74 Offices in Apple Valley, Big Bear, and Yucca Valley. Ask about cost. 760-955-3601

Free parent classes, support groups, and skills groups

  • RUHS Parent Support and Training Program. Free classes and support groups for parents and caregivers, in English and Spanish.75 Classes include Triple P and Teen Triple P, Nurturing Parenting, Nurturing Fathers, Incredible Years, and a group for parents of children with autism. For families getting county services or who meet eligibility rules. 951-358-5862
  • Carolyn E. Wylie Center, Triple P. Free eight-week parenting class for Riverside County parents of kids 2 to 16.76 Call 951-683-5193
  • Tessie Cleveland Community Services, Riverside. DBT skills group for teens 14 to 18 on Tuesdays.77 DBT skills group for children 9 to 13, with a parent, on Wednesdays. A 10-week Spanish parenting group on Thursdays. Ask about cost and openings. 3576 Arlington Ave, Suite 100, Riverside, CA 92506. 951-374-1555 ext. 8000
  • Operation SafeHouse school and youth groups. CBITS is a school-based trauma program for students 10 to 15.78, 76 Ask your child’s school. For ages 16 to 25, “Stress and Your Mood” is a group for low mood, and “Seeking Safety” teaches coping skills after trauma and substance use. 951-351-4418
  • NAMI San Bernardino Area. Free NAMI Basics class for parents and caregivers of children and teens.79, 80 Free Zoom support group for adults with a loved one living with a mental health condition, third Saturday of each month, 9 to 10:30 a.m. 909-654-4134
  • NAMI Western Riverside County. Free in-person family support group, second Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Arlington Library, 9556 Magnolia Ave, Riverside.81 Call to confirm dates. 951-369-1913

Riverside County’s prevention page lists more family programs by region.76

Free apps from the State of California

These give coaching and support. They are not therapy and not for emergencies.

  • BrightLife Kids. Free coaching for California families with children ages 0 to 12. No insurance and no waitlist.82, 83
  • Soluna. Free app for Californians ages 13 to 25, with coaches, peer support, and help finding care.84, 83

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral from my child’s doctor to get therapy through IEHP?

No. IEHP says members can see a behavioral health specialist for therapy without a referral. Call 800-440-4347.6

What if IEHP and the county each say the other one is responsible?

California’s No Wrong Door policy says children and youth under 21 should get timely care no matter where they start. Your child can get care from both systems at the same time. Ask the person on the phone to connect with the other system while you wait.14

My child has no insurance. Can they still get help?

Yes. Both county systems say they do not deny care because a family cannot pay.19, 12 Community health centers in this guide offer sliding fees. Ask each clinic whether your child may qualify for Medi-Cal.

Can I take my child to a crisis walk-in center instead of the emergency room?

For a mental health crisis, some walk-in centers see children. Check the ages first. Riverside’s County Farm Road urgent care serves adults only.28 If your child is hurt, has swallowed something, or has a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the ER.

What is the difference between IOP and PHP?

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) meets for a few hours on a few days each week, often after school. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) runs most of the day on most weekdays. In both, your child sleeps at home.17, 15

How current is this list?

Every listing was checked against an official source on September 16, 2026. Programs open, close, move, and change ages. Call before you go.

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74. Desert Mountain Children’s Center. Contact us. Accessed September 16, 2026. dmchildrenscenter.org

75. Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health. Parent Support and Training Program. Accessed September 16, 2026. ruhealth.org

76. Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health. Prevention and early intervention services. Accessed September 16, 2026. ruhealth.org

77. Tessie Cleveland Community Services Corporation. Riverside location. Accessed September 16, 2026. tccsc.org

78. Operation SafeHouse. Mental health services. Accessed September 16, 2026. operationsafehouse.org

79. NAMI San Bernardino Area. Educational classes. Accessed September 16, 2026. namisb.org

80. NAMI San Bernardino Area. Family and friends. Accessed September 16, 2026. namisb.org

81. NAMI Western Riverside County. Family support groups. Accessed September 16, 2026. namiwesternriverside.org

82. BrightLife Kids. Accessed September 16, 2026. brightlife.kids

83. California Department of Health Care Services. Behavioral Health Virtual Services Platform: BrightLife Kids and Soluna. Accessed September 16, 2026. dhcs.ca.gov

84. Soluna. Frequently asked questions. Accessed September 16, 2026. solunaapp.com 85. View Behavioral Health. Colton campus, contact. Accessed September 27, 2026. vbhcare.com 86. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. NPPES NPI registry, View Behavioral Health-Colton II LLC, 1280 E Cooley Dr, Colton. Accessed September 27, 2026. npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov

This guide is for education only. It is not medical advice, and listing a program is not an endorsement. It does not promise eligibility, insurance coverage, cost, or an open appointment or bed. Talk with your child’s health care provider about your child’s needs. Listings and sources were checked on September 16, 2026.

If you or someone you know is in crisis

  • Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room for any life-threatening emergency.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, available 24/7, free and confidential. En español: marque 988 y oprima 2, o envíe AYUDA al 988. Deaf or hard of hearing: 988 videophone (ASL) or TTY 711 then 988. Veterans: 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
  • Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741.
  • The Trevor Project (crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people) — call 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678.
  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN) — call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 64673; free, confidential, 24/7. Online chat at RAINN.org/hotline.
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline — call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788; 24/7, help in 200+ languages. Online chat at TheHotline.org. If your phone or computer may be monitored, calling from a safer device is an option.
  • Riverside County — Inland SoCal Crisis Helpline 951-686-HELP (4357), 24/7 (Inland SoCal United Way / 211+, in partnership with RUHS-BH); Community Access, Referral, Evaluation and Support (CARES) Line 800-499-3008, 24/7.
  • San Bernardino County — Access Unit (Behavioral Health Helpline) 888-743-1478, 24/7; Mobile Crisis/CCRT 800-398-0018 (24/7, all ages) or text 909-420-0560. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has a dedicated walk-in adolescent psychiatric ER (ages 13–17).
  • Children under 13 — call 911 for immediate danger, contact your county's mobile crisis team (they respond to all ages), or go to the nearest pediatric emergency room.
  • California Peer-Run Warm Line (non-crisis — someone to talk to) — call or text 1-855-600-WARM (9276); daytime and evening hours, not a 24/7 line.
  • NP Fady (non-emergency) — for routine scheduling or questions, call (909) 707-6261. This line is not monitored for emergencies.
Fady Boules, PMHNP-BC

Written and clinically reviewed by Fady Boules, PMHNP-BC

Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. In person in Redlands and by telepsychiatry across California, through Inland Psychiatric Medical Group.

About Fady NPI registry How care works Last reviewed September 16, 2026

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