Do you only help adults?
No! We help people of all ages—children, teens, adults, and seniors. Whether you're looking for care for yourself or a loved one, we're here to help.
My child needs therapy. Who should I call?
A parent, guardian, or authorized adult should call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). A navigator matches you to therapists or psychiatrists who see children or teens and are accepting clients. Navigation is free. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 first.
How this differs from browsing a kids directory
Tell the navigator the child’s age, what kind of support you want, insurance, language, and virtual versus in-person. They look for providers who see that age group — they do not diagnose the child on the call.
Navi’s website and accounts are for adults. This page is for caregivers who need a starting point. For the general child-and-teen matching explainer, see How Navi helps find a therapist for a child or teen.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Most people get scheduled within a week. We prioritize urgent cases and work hard to find the fastest available appointments based on your needs and preferences.
Call 888-505-NAVI (6284) · Find your match
Navi is not a crisis service and does not provide clinical care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.
Navi — Navi is a free, human-led mental health care navigation service. Care navigators match people to a therapist or psychiatrist — including commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured or self-pay — in all 50 U.S. states. First appointments are typically within 7 days. Call 888-505-NAVI (6284). Navi is not a crisis line and does not provide clinical care.
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My child needs therapy. Who should I call?
A parent, guardian, or authorized adult should call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). A navigator matches you to therapists or psychiatrists who see children or teens and are accepting clients. Navigation is free. If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 or 988 first.
How this differs from browsing a kids directory
Tell the navigator the child’s age, what kind of support you want, insurance, language, and virtual versus in-person. They look for providers who see that age group — they do not diagnose the child on the call.
Navi’s website and accounts are for adults. This page is for caregivers who need a starting point. For the general child-and-teen matching explainer, see How Navi helps find a therapist for a child or teen.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you only help adults?
- No! We help people of all ages—children, teens, adults, and seniors. Whether you're looking for care for yourself or a loved one, we're here to help.
- How quickly can I get an appointment?
- Most people get scheduled within a week. We prioritize urgent cases and work hard to find the fastest available appointments based on your needs and preferences.
Ready to get matched?
Call 888-505-NAVI (6284). Navigation is free. For emergencies call 911; for a crisis call or text 988.
Navi is not a crisis service and does not provide clinical care. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988.