A full course of TMS
CALM-TMS pays your clinic up to $5,000 so you can start and finish treatment.
CALM-TMS · California
Improving access to TMS during pregnancy
The CALM-TMS program pays for a full course of TMS for pregnant patients in California whose insurance will not cover it. It can also help with rides, childcare, and other costs that make treatment hard to reach.
$5,000per approved patient, toward a full course of TMS
10pregnant patients can be helped in this first round
Extrahelp with rides, childcare, and other real barriers
1 stepfor you: find a California TMS clinic. They apply for you.
Only TMS clinics can apply for CALM-TMS.
You cannot apply on your own, and we are not able to accept applications from patients or family members. Here is the good news. Your clinic does the paperwork for you. Your first step is to find a TMS clinic in California that is a member of the Clinical TMS Society.
“Hi, I am pregnant and I want to learn if TMS is right for me. My insurance does not cover it. Can your clinic apply to the FACTMS CALM-TMS program for me?”
Copies a short message you can use when you call a clinic.What CALM-TMS covers
Help with treatment, and the things that get in the way
Rides
Help getting to and from your visits.
Childcare
Care for your other kids while you are in treatment.
Other barriers
Other documented costs that keep you from treatment.
How it works
Your path to healing
Reaching out is often the hardest part. Once you do, you are not alone. Your clinic and FACTMS handle the paperwork, so you can focus on you and your baby.
- Reach out for help
- Visit a TMS clinic
- Clinic applies for you
- Get your treatment
- Begin your healing
First
You reach out
- You learn TMS can help. Maybe you found this page. Maybe someone who loves you did. Either way, you are in the right place.
- You visit a California TMS clinic. Choose a Clinical TMS Society member near you with the provider finder. Ask them about CALM-TMS.
Next
Your care team takes it from here
- ClinicChecks that TMS is a good fit for you
- ClinicConfirms your insurance will not cover TMS
- ClinicApplies for CALM-TMS funds for you Only clinics can apply
- FACTMSReviews the application
- FACTMSApproves the funds
Then
You start to heal
You begin your full course of TMS, with help for rides and childcare if you need it.
Behind the scenes: after treatment, your clinic shares results with FACTMS with your name removed, and FACTMS pays the clinic directly. There is nothing for you to fill out.
For TMS clinics
Help a pregnant patient start TMS
FACTMS is partnering with Clinical TMS Society member clinics across California. CALM-TMS pays for treatment and limited support for barriers like transportation and childcare.
Your clinic can apply when
- You are a Clinical TMS Society member clinic in California.
- The patient is pregnant and has depression or another condition where TMS is clinically right.
- You have confirmed insurance will not cover TMS.
- You agree to share de-identified treatment outcomes with FACTMS.
Program goals
- Expand access to evidence-based TMS treatment during pregnancy
- Reduce money barriers to care
- Support maternal mental health across California
- Collect de-identified outcomes data to better understand the impact of TMS during pregnancy
- Build knowledge that may support future access-to-care programs
Questions we hear a lot
Can I apply for CALM-TMS myself?
No. Only TMS clinics can apply. Start by finding a California TMS clinic and ask them about CALM-TMS.
Will the money be sent to me?
No. FACTMS pays the clinic directly. This keeps the process simple and safe for everyone.
Is TMS safe during pregnancy?
TMS does not use medicine, so no drug goes into your body. Research on TMS during pregnancy is growing. Your doctor can talk with you about the benefits and risks for you and your baby. Learn more about TMS.
What if my clinic is not a Clinical TMS Society member?
CALM-TMS can only work with member clinics. You can ask your clinic about joining, or find a member clinic near you.
I live outside California. Can I still get help?
CALM-TMS is only for California right now. Your clinic may be able to apply to our Patient Assistance Fund instead.
Is my personal information shared?
Clinics share treatment results with FACTMS with names and personal details removed. This helps us learn how TMS helps during pregnancy.
Every mom deserves to feel like herself again
Your gift helps CALM-TMS reach more pregnant patients across California.
CALM-TMS stands for California Access to Lessening Maternal depression via TMS. This page is for education only and does not replace medical advice. Questions? Email info@factms.org or call 615-649-3072.