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World Mental Health Day takes place on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
. Sponsored by the World Health Organization, World Mental Health Day is observed each October with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health. This year's theme is "Mental Health in the Workplace."
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is an annual observance that pays tribute to all those working to prevent substance abuse in our communities and focuses on raising the public awareness and encouraging communities to take action and get involved to prevent substance use. Each year families, communities, and organizations across the country come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and the importance of investing in prevention first.
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Benefits Provider Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
The DC Department of Human Resources is dedicated to ensuring employees have access to the high quality mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Please see below for additional information on programs by carrier.
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Inova Employee Assistance Program
The Inova Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a comprehensive, top-ranked employee assistance services provider that offers practical, real-world solutions to employee life issues that may derail productivity and satisfaction.
Inova's 24/7 EAP hotline and convenient online resources provide employees with easy, confidential access to professionals and resources, including:
- Confidential Counseling. Services are available for you and your dependents to help resolve personal and family challenges related to emotional problems such as grief, anxiety and depression; alcoholism, chemical dependency and addiction; and stress management.
- Work Life Referrals. Inova Work Life Referral Service makes finding resources easy. During an extensive telephone interview, research specialists determine your specific needs and do the legwork. You get a customized list of providers that meet your criteria, complete with contact information.
- Username: DCGOV
- Password: DCGOV
- Phone: 800.346.0110
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Aetna Health Plans
If you are coping with a behavioral health condition, your Aetna medical plan includes
behavioral health benefits. That means we're here with the help you need to work toward recovery. So that you can get back to being your best.
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Therapy
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Medication Therapy
- Substance Abuse
- Medication Management
AbleTo
AbleTo is a leading behavioral health provider that Aetna has teamed with to create this new eight-week program. The goal is to offer support in ways that make it easy for you to participate in and complete the program.
You'll work with two AbleTo specialists, a therapist and a behavior coach, for eight weeks. You Choose the times that work best for you.
If you are interested in participating, call AbleTo at 1.855.773.2354, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
Additional Tools & Resources
- Aetna Website. Visit www.aetna.com and search "emotional health" to learn about various behavioral health conditions like depression and anxiety. You can take a confidential assessment or get a quick tip to improve your mood.
- Online Directory. Not sure where to look for a mental health professional in your area? Visit www.aetna.com to find psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, clinical counselors and certified addiction counselors.
- Secure Member Website. Register for your member website at www.aetna.com. Then log in to manage your benefits, claims and costs. "Ask Ann" is our virtual assistant on the website. And she's available 24/7 to provide help.
- Televideo Counseling Services. Televideo makes it easier to access behavioral
health services. You can meet with a counselor anywhere at your convenience. Behavioral health televideo sessions will cost the same as a face-to face office visit.
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Kaiser Permanente
Your mind and body are connected. Your thoughts and feelings affect your overall well-being, and Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping you be mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy.
How to Get Mental Health Services
Kaiser Permanente will help you find the right support and connect you to the care you need.
- To make an initial appointment, members can call our Behavioral Health Access Unit Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1.866.530.8778 (TTY 711).
- If you need help for an urgent mental health problem, call our clinical contact center 24/7 at 1.800.777.7904. Trained Kaiser Permanente staff will evaluate your situation and find the right care for you.
- Go to Appointments or use the Kaiser Permanente app.
Services & Support
You have a range of therapy and treatment choices. As your partner in health,
Kaiser Permanente will help you select the options that are right for you.
- Addiction medicine services
- Adult mental health
- Autism assessment centers
- Chemical dependency counseling
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Clinical evaluation
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UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare covers outpatient mental health care services including:
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Individual, family, therapeutic group and doctor-based case management services
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Intensive outpatient services related to diagnosis and treatment
Members can link from myuhc.com or www.liveandworkwell.com to find behavior health providers.
- Inpatient has a $100 co-pay per inpatient stay no deductible
- Outpatient has a $10 co-pay per visit no annual deductible
Telemental Health
Telemental Health offers private appointments from the comfort of home. This service uses video-calling technology to provide real-time access to a behavioral health professional with no travel and less wait time for appointments.
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