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 schedule a therapy appointment?
Call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). After a short conversation, a navigator matches you to an available therapist or psychiatrist and helps you book the first visit. Most people are scheduled within a week. You do not have to cold-call listings. Navigation is free.
What Navi books — and what it does not
Navi helps with the first appointment after a match. Follow-up visits are usually handled by the provider’s office. Navi does not run a clinic calendar you can self-book on this website.
There is no charge to call Navi. The clinician you see may bill insurance or a self-pay rate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Navi really free?
Yes, 100% free! We're here to help you navigate the mental health system—no hidden costs, no catches. We make it easier for you to find care, and our partners pay us when we make a successful match.
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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How do I schedule a therapy appointment?
Call Navi at 888-505-NAVI (6284). After a short conversation, a navigator matches you to an available therapist or psychiatrist and helps you book the first visit. Most people are scheduled within a week. You do not have to cold-call listings. Navigation is free.
What Navi books — and what it does not
Navi helps with the first appointment after a match. Follow-up visits are usually handled by the provider’s office. Navi does not run a clinic calendar you can self-book on this website.
There is no charge to call Navi. The clinician you see may bill insurance or a self-pay rate.
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.
- Is Navi really free?
- Yes, 100% free! We're here to help you navigate the mental health system—no hidden costs, no catches. We make it easier for you to find care, and our partners pay us when we make a successful match.
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.