Resources for Mental Well-Being

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Resources for Mental Well-Being

The coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency has turned our lives upside down. Nearly everyone is living with stress. Some may have anxiety or depression or find themselves using drugs or alcohol. Children are vulnerable, too. Know this: There’s help available for you and family members. In many cases, it’s a call away.

 

Help With Stress, Anxiety, Depression

Talk To A Counselor 

ConnectiCare members can have telehealth visits with mental health counselors for services covered by their plans. Deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for office visits apply to telehealth visits.

To find a mental health counselor in your plan’s network, sign in to liveandworkwell.com and use the provider search. In some cases, you can sign up for a virtual visit on the website. 

Use The Sanvello App

For members of employer group plans and plans for individuals under age 65

Optum’s Sanvello app is designed to help people manage symptoms of anxiety, stress, or depression. It includes coping tools, guided meditations, peer support, and more. Members of employer plans and plans for people under age 65 are eligible. You can download and use the premium version at no charge for one year.

Visit the Google Play or iTunes store to download Sanvello. Register with your ConnectiCare member identification (ID) number.

Call A Support Line

You can call the Optum support line at 1-866-342-6892. There is no charge any time. The line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

When Home Isn’t Safe

Quarantine and stay-at-home orders may lead to tense situations at home. No one should have to suffer verbal, emotional, or physical abuse. If you need help, please:

  • Call the state’s domestic violence hotline at 1-888-774-2900 (English) or 1-844-831-9200 (Spanish).
  • Or, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
  • Visit 211ct.org for more support resources for victims of domestic violence and partner abuse.

Keep Up With Recovery

Check in with yourself regularly, especially if you are on a path to recovery. While you can’t go out to meetings, virtual support is available:  

More Resources and Information

Residents of Connecticut can also use these service:

  • Talk it out –  For parents and caregivers who need someone to listen, to understand and to talk your feelings out.
  • 211 – To find social services and support around the state. There’s lots of information on COVID-19.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit:

While we believe the above information is accurate as of the date published, it is subject to correction or change during the rapidly evolving response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

The Sanvello mobile application should not be used for urgent care needs. If you are experiencing a crisis or need emergency care, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information contained in the Sanvello mobile application is for educational purposes only; it is not intended to diagnose problems or provide treatment and should not be used as a substitute for your provider’s care. The Sanvello mobile application is available at no out-of-pocket cost to you for a limited time through your health plan membership. Limitations and restrictions apply. Participation in the program is voluntary and subject to the terms of use contained in the application.

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We’re in This Together

We can answer questions about your health plan and where to turn for help.

In an emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency room.

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