The term mental health provider includes: psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists and advanced practice nurses specializing in mental health care.
Citation formats
U.S. mental health workforce availability 2024, by state
In 2024, there were *** individuals for every one mental health provider in the United States, yet rates varied greatly per state. As of that year, Alaska and Massachusetts had the highest rate of mental health providers in the U.S., with *** individuals for every one mental health provider. On the other hand, Alabama had the lowest rate with *** individuals per provider.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Mental Health America. (September 18, 2025). Number of people per mental health provider in the U.S. in 2024, by state [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 26, 2026, from /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/
Mental Health America. "Number of people per mental health provider in the U.S. in 2024, by state." Chart. September 18, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 26, 2026. /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/
Mental Health America. (2025). Number of people per mental health provider in the U.S. in 2024, by state. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 26, 2026. /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/
Mental Health America. "Number of People per Mental Health Provider in The U.S. in 2024, by State." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 18 Sep 2025, /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/
Mental Health America, Number of people per mental health provider in the U.S. in 2024, by state ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/ (last visited July 26, 2026)
Number of people per mental health provider in the U.S. in 2024, by state [Graph], Mental Health America, September 18, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/607087/us-mental-health-providers-rate-state/
