Mind Matters (Berkeley Office)
Berkeley, CA
- Details from the organization's own pages
- Last checked
Oct 18, 2026 - Not yet published:
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Quick facts
From the organization's own pages. Anything it doesn't publish is marked “Not yet confirmed.”
- Address3120 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94705Directions
- Phone415-598-8378
- Ages served3 and older
- InsuranceOut of network (superbill)
- Medi-CalNot yet confirmed
- New evaluation inquiriesClient Care Coordinator will be in touch within 48 hours.
- Last checkedOct 18, 2026, from its website
About Mind Matters
Mind Matters (Berkeley Office) is a child evaluation provider in Berkeley. It is out of network with insurance; families pay and get a superbill to submit for reimbursement.
From its websiteBerkeley office of Mind Matters; comprehensive evaluations involve 3-4 in-person testing sessions.
Not published yetMedi-Cal, whether you need a referral. Ask about these when you call.
Checked against Mind Matters's website on Oct 18, 2026. Each fact below links to its source page.
What this organization offers
Details below are from the organization's website, checked on Oct 18, 2026.
| Evaluations offered | Comprehensive Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Evaluations, Focused Evaluations, IQ Testing, Parent Guidance Consultations, School Meetings/Consultations, Evaluation Follow-Ups, Child/Teen Feedback, Parent Follow-Ups, Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive testing | In-depth assessments for learning differences, ADHD, autism spectrum, and social-emotional challenges | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
| Ages served | 3 and older | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Insurance | Out of network (superbill) | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Medi-Cal | Not yet confirmed | |
| Private pay | Private pay available | From the organization's website, Oct 16, 2026 ↗ |
| Referral | Not yet confirmed | |
| New evaluation inquiries | Client Care Coordinator will be in touch within 48 hours. | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
| Languages | Not yet confirmed | |
| Telehealth | Parent Guidance Consultations available online | From the organization's website, Oct 18, 2026 ↗ |
"Not yet confirmed" means the organization has not published it. Ask about Medi-Cal, referral, languages when you call.
Can I get a free evaluation in Alameda County?
Private evaluations can cost thousands of dollars. Two public programs evaluate children at no cost, and you can use them while you wait for a private appointment.
- Under 3: Early Start
Regional Center of the East Bay evaluates babies and toddlers for free. Call (510) 618-6195 or read how Early Start works here.
- 3 and older: your school district
Ask in writing and the district must send an assessment plan within 15 days. Write the request letter or read the timelines.
- Have Medi-Cal?
A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis. What each one gets you.
Questions parents ask about Mind Matters
Does Mind Matters accept Medi-Cal?
Mind Matters hasn't published whether it accepts Medi-Cal, so ask when you call. Children with Medi-Cal can also get evaluations through their Medi-Cal plan, the regional center, or the school district.
Does Mind Matters take insurance?
Mind Matters is out of network with insurance; families pay and get a superbill to submit for reimbursement.
What ages does Mind Matters evaluate?
Mind Matters evaluates children ages 3 and older.
Does Mind Matters offer telehealth evaluations?
No. Mind Matters evaluates in person only.
Where is Mind Matters located?
Mind Matters is at 3120 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 7, Berkeley, CA 94705.
How do I contact Mind Matters?
To ask about an evaluation, call 415-598-8378 and use the contact page on its website.
Can I get a free evaluation instead in Alameda County?
Often, yes. For a child under 3, Regional Center of the East Bay evaluates for free through Early Start; call (510) 618-6195. From age 3, your public school district assesses for special education at no cost when you ask in writing, and it has 15 days (not counting school breaks longer than five school days) to send an assessment plan. A school assessment decides school services, not a medical diagnosis.
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