Useful resources for behavioral health can help patients

With Mental Health Awareness Month on the horizon, we’d like to highlight the many resources Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have available year-round to support patients' mental well-being.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults, or 22.8% of the population, experience a mental illness. This shows the importance of addressing mental health proactively.

We encourage you to check out the following mental health and substance use disorder resources:

• Our behavioral health website, which you can share with our members, at bcbsm.com/mentalhealth
• Flyers, posters and other materials in our behavioral health employer toolkit
• Educational materials in our opioid resources employer toolkit

You can also direct our members to our Behavioral Health Support page or to log in to their member accounts at bcbsm.com or our mobile app to find specific benefits and resources available with their health plans.

Expanding access to behavioral health care

Blue Cross continues to invest in innovative treatment solutions, including psychiatric urgent care centers, mobile crisis services, crisis stabilization programs and crisis residential centers. For details on these services, visit bcbsm.com/crisiscare.

By continuing to expand access to behavioral health care, Blue Cross remains committed to ensuring that Michigan residents receive the support they need.

More information

Additional information, including prior authorization, utilization management and patient resources, is available on the following ereferrals.bcbsm.com webpages:

• Blue Cross Behavioral Health
• BCN Behavioral Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.