As part of our commitment to wholeness, the Board of Pensions recognizes the need to elevate mental health and wellness for everyone. The following resources are available to you to support your mental health and well-being.
Spring Health provides personalized support to connect you with resources and treatment to meet your needs, including coaching, therapy, and psychiatric care. And, on average, Spring Health can connect you with providers that meet your specific care needs within three days. That means you get the right care when you need it.
Personalized care also includes:
Additionally, mental health care navigators are available to walk you through every step of your journey, tailoring care plans to your needs and advocating for you.
As part of your EAP benefits, you and your covered family members ages 6 and older can receive up to six clinical therapy sessions per year from a Spring Health provider at no cost to you. This includes both in-person and virtual visits.
Spring Health is fully integrated with medical coverage through the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to provide ongoing outpatient care and a higher level of treatment for Medical Plan members who have additional needs:
You have access to EAP services if you are enrolled in the:
Spring Health is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 844-931-4465. You can connect with them in the following ways:
If you're enrolled in the PPO, EPO, or HDHP medical option, visit care.springhealth.com/sign_in to create and activate your Spring Health account by clicking the Create Account button, or you can call Spring Health.
If you’re eligible for the EAP but do not have medical coverage (for example, you’re enrolled in the Covenant Package), call Spring Health and use the code BOP. You’ll be able to create a Spring Health account and start using your benefit right away.
If you need immediate crisis support, you can call Spring Health at 844-931-4465 to speak to a licensed professional without the need to register or log in to your account.
The Medical Plan covers care for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues that includes therapy, treatment, and counseling on an outpatient basis. If you have medical coverage through the Board,* you do not need to begin counseling sessions through the EAP for the Medical Plan to cover eligible mental health services.
In addition to outpatient visits, the Medical Plan covers the following types of treatment for behavioral health and substance use, including detoxification and treatment for symptoms of withdrawal. Note: These types of care must be
precertified through Quantum Health:
All applicable copays, deductibles, and/or coinsurance will apply. The EPO and HDHP cover network care only.
To find participating BlueCard PPO therapists or facilities, log in to the MyQHealth website or mobile app, click My Plan, then CARE FINDER, and enter your ZIP code to search for providers by name or specialty (Counselor, Psychiatry, Psychologist, etc.). You can also contact Quantum Health and a Care Coordinator will help you locate network providers near you.
The Humana Group Medicare Advantage PPO plan includes benefits for mental health services provided on an inpatient basis, as well as outpatient mental health services provided by a state-licensed psychiatrist or doctor, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or other Medicare-qualified mental health care professional as allowed under applicable state laws. Plan copayments apply. For details, contact the Humana Customer Care team at 855-273-0021 (TTY: 711).
988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineThe 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is a national network of more than 200 crisis centers that helps people overcome crisis situations. These centers are supported by local and state sources as well as the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use crisis, mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress can call or text 988 or chat
988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. |
*Those enrolled in Triple-S or GeoBlue also have EAP, behavioral health, and substance use disorder benefits under their plans, but coverage details may differ. Consult your plan's provisions for details.