---
title: When and How to Refer for Mental Health Care
description: "This webpage provides guidance for professionals who want to make a referral to mental health services, including steps for making a referral, help in finding mental health professionals, and distinguishing between types of mental health professionals.   [Read More](https://www.healthcaretoolbox.org/referral-to-mental-health-care#Referral)  …"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/access-to-mental-health-services/when-and-how-to-refer-for-mental-health-care/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Access to Mental Health Services
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Tipsheet
---

# When and How to Refer for Mental Health Care

This webpage provides guidance for professionals who want to make a referral to mental health services, including steps for making a referral, help in finding mental health professionals, and distinguishing between types of mental health professionals.

 

[Read More](https://www.healthcaretoolbox.org/referral-to-mental-health-care#Referral)

 

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