North Carolina · Listings Checked October 2026
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in North Carolina
Where Can You Find Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in North Carolina?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 299 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in North Carolina (checked October 2026). The most are in Charlotte (18), Raleigh (13) and Greensboro (12). North Carolina's Medicaid program is NC Medicaid (NC Medicaid Managed Care and NC Medicaid Direct).
- 299Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
- 251Outpatient
- 227Telehealth
- 217Children and teens
- 78Walk-in psychiatric emergency
- 107Sliding fee or payment help
- 23Community mental health centers
Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid in North Carolina by City
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid
Read how Medicaid covers therapy. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in North Carolina.
North Carolina's Medicaid agency explains its mental health coverage: NC Medicaid (NC Medicaid Managed Care and NC Medicaid Direct) mental health services
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Mental Health Clinics That Take Medicaid Are in North Carolina?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 299 mental health facilities that accept Medicaid in North Carolina, checked October 2026. The most are in Charlotte (18), Raleigh (13) and Greensboro (12).
What Mental Health Services Does North Carolina Medicaid Cover?
The state names Diagnostic assessment services, Outpatient behavioral health services provided by direct-enrolled providers, Outpatient behavioral health emergency room services, Partial hospitalization, Inpatient behavioral health services, Mobile crisis management services, Facility-based crisis services for children and adolescents, Peer support services, Prescription drugs and medication management, Telehealth, Early and periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment services (EPSDT) for beneficiaries under age 21 and Tailored Plan services for serious mental illness, including assertive community treatment, community support team (CST), intensive in-home services and psychosocial rehabilitation. Some services may only be available with prior authorization (pre-approval) or if medically necessary. Some services may require a copay.