Behavioral Health Additional Resources

Your PCP is the gatekeeper for your care, whether it is for a medical or behavioral health condition. It is best if your doctor knows all aspects of your health and care. To be sure that he is informed so that he can give you the best care, make sure that all of your doctors are keeping in touch with your PCP. At your next visit to any specialists, ask if your PCP will receive a report of the visit and any medications that you are prescribed. The specialist may ask you to sign a “Release of Information” stating that it is ok with you to send this information to your doctor.

Our staff is responsible for the entire Behavioral Health process of care. We handle your and your provider's questions, receive and evaluate requests for treatment, manage your follow-up care and process your claims.

If you need to seek treatment and have never seen a behavioral health provider, refer to your provider list to locate and make an appointment with a participating provider. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding behavioral health, please call our office at 1.877.221.9295 and we will help you. Remember, if you are covered under a self-funded program, some precertification requirements may apply. Refer to your benefit book or call The Health Plan for clarification.

Listed below is some topic specific information that you can access and read more about. You can also find a complete listing of other information we offer including Alcohol - Driving & Impairment, Bullying & Cyberbullying and Stress Tips in the Wellness area our website.

•  Recovering Your Mental Health - A Self Help Guide
• Action Planning for Prevention & Recovery
• STRESS QUIZ!
  Quiz brought to you by smokefree.gov
• Stress-O-Meter 
  Click through these eight questions from the CDC to get your personal stress profile.
• Health Education Answers
  The following links will take you to a web-based program, brought to you by Eli Lilly, designed to help you promote your health and wellness. This site requires you to register/login to use the helpful screenings, tips and information found throughout the site.
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder 
  • Depression
  • Medication Safety
  • Schizophrenia
  • Smoking & Addictions
  • Wellness
• MedlinePlus directs you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. MedlinePlus also contains extensive information about drugs and supplements, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive tutorials, the latest health news, and surgery videos. Listed below are direct links to some of the information offered on the Medline Plus website:
  • Alcohol
  • Depression Screening
  • Drug Abuse
• Alcoholics Anonymous (NorthEast Ohio) 
  Website maintained by the Area 54 NE Ohio General Service.
• Alcoholics Anonymous (West Virginia) 
  Website maintained by Area 73.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) 
  Website dedicated to preventing and understanding suicide and reaching out to people with various mood disorders. It also helps those people impacted by suicide.
• American Psychiatric Foundation 
  Website dedicated to promoting awareness of mental illnesses, treatments and the importance of early intervention.
• Anxiety Disorders Association of America 
  Website dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.
• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder 
  Website dedicated to providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) 
  Website dedicated to understanding the impact and the management of life-threatening mental illnesses. This website provides up-to-date tools and information.
• Eating Disorders
  National Institute of Mental Health talks about the types of eating disorders and how they are treated.
• Families for Depression Awareness 
  Website dedicated to helping families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
• Helpguide.org 
  Website from a trusted non-profit resource to help you understand, prevent and resolve life's challenges. This section deals with antidepressants and what you need to know about depression medication.
• The Jed Foundation 
  Website dedicated to reducing youth suicide rates and improving mental health support.
• Kristin Brooks Hope Center 
  Website dedicated to suicide prevention, intervention and healing through telephony and internet based technologies for postpartum depression and women's mood disorders.
• Mental Health America (MHA) 
  Website dedicated to helping everyone live mentally healthier lives.
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAM) 
  Website dedicated to improving the lives of people living with serious mental illness and their families.
• The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (NCCBH) 
  Website dedicated to creating and sustaining secure and healthy communities through a system that keeps the needs of their consumers in their best interest regardless of their ability to pay.
• The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health 
  Family-run organization dedicated exclusively to helping children with mental health needs and their families achieve a better quality of life.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation 
  Website educating the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; providing assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and supporting research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.
• The Foundation for the National Institute of Mental Health 
  Website dedicated to supporting the research mission of NIH and NIMH.