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.
How do I find a psychiatrist who is accepting patients?
Call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). A navigator matches you to psychiatrists who fit your needs, take your insurance (including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, or self-pay), and are accepting new patients. First appointments are typically within a week. Navigation is free.
Psychiatry wait times
Psychiatry appointments can take weeks or months if you search on your own. Navi’s network and partner platforms are used to find openings faster, including urgent-but-not-crisis requests when you say you need to be seen as soon as possible.
If this is an emergency or you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or 988. Navi cannot provide crisis care or same-hour emergency psychiatry.
Frequently asked questions
What if I don't know what type of provider I need?
That's exactly what we're here for! Our navigators will ask you questions to understand your unique needs and recommend the right type of care—whether that's therapy, psychiatry, or specialized treatment.
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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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How do I find a psychiatrist who is accepting patients?
Call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). A navigator matches you to psychiatrists who fit your needs, take your insurance (including Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, or self-pay), and are accepting new patients. First appointments are typically within a week. Navigation is free.
Psychiatry wait times
Psychiatry appointments can take weeks or months if you search on your own. Navi’s network and partner platforms are used to find openings faster, including urgent-but-not-crisis requests when you say you need to be seen as soon as possible.
If this is an emergency or you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911 or 988. Navi cannot provide crisis care or same-hour emergency psychiatry.
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.
- What if I don't know what type of provider I need?
- That's exactly what we're here for! Our navigators will ask you questions to understand your unique needs and recommend the right type of care—whether that's therapy, psychiatry, or specialized treatment.
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.