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Mental and Behavioral/Addictive Health

Your mental health matters. The State of Connecticut Health Plan offers a variety of resources to support you and your family. With Lyra Health, our newest mental health benefit, it is now easier than ever to connect with personalized care, when and how you need it. You can also use other programs in your medical plan for focused help with issues like substance use, anxiety, or depression.

New! Lyra Health

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Personalized Mental Health Support

Starting in November 2025, Lyra Health makes it simple to get help for your mental well-being. You can talk with a mental health coach or therapist, or use self-care tools anytime.

Support Available Through Lyra
  • Mental Health Coaching – Work one-on-one with a certified coach to manage stress, build resilience, and reach personal goals.
  • Therapy – Connect with licensed therapists for support with anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, and more.
  • Resources & Self-Care Tools – Access guided meditations, skill-building activities, and on-demand resources anytime.
  • Lyra Health Care Navigators– Helps you to find a nearby provider, connect with a virtual therapist, or join online group therapy sessions led by a professional. Call 877-390-8904 for assistance 24/7.

  • Fast access to care: Sign up in minutes and get matched with a provider who understands you.
  • Flexibility: Meet in person or online, and use self-care tools as often as you want.
  • Help for many needs: Get support for stress, worry, sadness, loneliness, and more.
  • Support 24/7 : Use the Lyra app to book a session on the go, or call them day or night if you need urgent help.
  • Privacy: Your privacy is secure when using Lyra.
  • Care for families: Plan member plus dependents covered by your plan, including children, family, or couple therapy..

State of Connecticut employees, State Partnership, and non-Medicare retirees enrolled in the State Health Plan are eligible for Lyra Health services at no cost. Coverage also extends to their children and family members.
How to get started:

Get notified when Lyra launches: Visit carecompass.lyrahealth.com and sign up for updates.

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Other Mental and BehavioraL/Addictive Health Programs

In addition to Lyra, you still have access to specialized programs through Anthem. These programs may be especially helpful for condition-specific support.

To find a mental health program or specialist nearby, you can choose from the list of common mental health conditions in the drop-down menu.  Under each condition is the option to find a Provider near you or a Program offering telehealth or in-person visits for behavioral health or substance use disorders. 

For assistance selecting a provider or finding a program, call a Care Coordinator at 833-740-3258 or use the provider search tool.

If you need Emergency Resources, 9-8-8 ….call Suicide Prevention toll-free (800) 273-8255.

Anxiety, Depression, and other therapy

  • To schedule an appointment, visit livehealthonline.com/therapy. A $5 copay applies, payable by debit or credit card at the time of visit.
  • Phone: 1-888-548-3432 8 a.m. to 8 p.m EST., seven days a week.
Headway
Headway offers an extensive mental health provider network, with thousands of providers across races, genders, ethnicities, and specialties for care from age 6 to adult. Go to the website below, then filter by what you’re looking for—whether that’s a specific location
or therapeutic style. From there, you can choose between virtual or in-person. Headway will confirm your appointment within 48 hours.
  • To schedule an appointment, visit headway.co, select ‘Get Care’
InStride Health
InStride Health is a specialty provider for anxiety and OCD care for kids, teens, young adults (ages 7-22). Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, InStride’s evidence-based approach focuses on helping young people face their fears and anxieties in the places and situations that matter most. The dedicated care team of therapists, exposure coaches, and psychiatrists teaches youth and their families the skills to see lasting results.

To get started, go to the website below and answer a few questions. A care team member will contact you about the program.

  1. Access the Tool
  2. Search for a Provider
    • Begin by typing in the treatment or specialist you are looking for, such as “Anxiety.”
    • You may also click the search box, then select See all Specialities to view all Behavioral Health specialists offered.
    Find a Provider
    *Note: To use advanced search features customized to your health plan, register/sign in to your benefits portal to use the Find Provider tool.

    Eating Disorders

    Equip
    Equip makes eating disorder recovery accessible from the age of 6 to adults by delivering an evidence-based, individualized, and comprehensive virtual care program. Providers are trained to treat all eating disorder diagnoses, as well as co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD.
    To get started, go to the website below and answer a few questions. A care team member will contact you about the program.

    • To enroll, visit Equip Health, select Get a Consultation, Get in Touch, then fill out the form.
    • Phone: 855-387-4378 or 866-788-3385
    • Email: join@equip.health

    1. Access the Tool
    2. Search for a Provider
      • Begin by typing in the treatment or specialist you are looking for, such as “Eating Disorders.”
      • You may also click the search box, then select See all Specialities to view all Behavioral Health specialists offered.
    Find a Provider
    *Note: To use advanced search features customized to your health plan, register/sign in to your benefits portal to use the Find Provider tool.

    Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    InStride Health
    InStride Health is a specialty provider for anxiety and OCD care for kids, teens, young adults (ages 7-22). Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, InStride’s evidence-based approach focuses on helping young people face their fears and anxieties in the places and situations that matter most. The dedicated care team of therapists, exposure coaches, and psychiatrists teaches youth and their families the skills to see lasting results.

    To get started, go to the website below and answer a few questions. A care team member will contact you about the program.
    NOCD
    NOCD offers live telemedicine visits for people ages 5 to adult with OCD, plus support in between sessions on an app dedicated to OCD community, live support groups, track your progress in managing your symptoms and more. NOCD therapists receive intensive training and evaluation in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective OCD treatment.
    • To enroll, visit www.treatmyocd.com select ‘Schedule a free call’ to be matched with a NOCD specialist or select ‘Find a therapist’ to view profiles of therapists in your area

    1. Access the Tool
    2. Search for a Provider
      • Begin by typing in the treatment or specialist you are looking for, such as “Psychiatry”
      • You may also click the search box, then select “See all Specialities” to view all Behavioral Health specialists offered.
    Find a Provider
    *Note: To use advanced search features customized to your health plan, register/sign in to your benefits portal to use the Find Provider tool.

    Substance Use and Addiction Medicine

    Aspire 365
    Aspire 365 is a 12-month substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment through in-person and telehealth visits, offering same-day admissions for ages 12+. The program is designed to make incremental improvements in their social, physical, and mental well-being. All care, team structure, and modalities are built around you, the severity of your condition, and your specific needs over time, these improvements lead to self-sufficiency and a lifestyle that promotes long-term stability and health.
    Aware Recovery Care
    Aware Recovery Care can provide long-term substance use disorder treatment to adults 18+, including withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment, to you or a dependent in the privacy and security of your own home. Treatment options may include in-home recovery programs. Review this brochure for more information or visit the website below.
    Lyra Renew
    Lyra’s substance use and mental health recovery program offers virtual therapy, medication to fight cravings, and confidential group sessions to support people struggling with alcohol addiction.

    1. Access the Tool
    2. Search for a Provider
      • Begin by typing in the treatment or specialist you are looking for, such as “Addiction Medicine.”
      • You may also click the search box, then select See all Specialities to view all Behavioral Health specialists offered.
      Find a Provider
      *Note: To use advanced search features customized to your health plan, register/sign in to your benefits portal to use the Find Provider tool.

      care for children

      Your child or teenager can also get mental health and behavioral health care covered by your health plan. Below is a list of programs listed by specialty. For more information on a specialty, select it from the dropdown menu above, where these services are also listed. Mental Health Urgent Crisis Centers for Children: Walk-in centers that provides a quick response to children’s and teen’s mental health crises. No appointment is needed.

      1. Access the Tool
      2. Search for a Provider
        • Begin by typing in the treatment or specialist you are looking for, such as “Behavioral Health.”
        • You may also click the search box, then select See all Specialities to view all Behavioral Health specialists offered.
        Find a Provider
        *Note: To use advanced search features customized to your health plan, register/sign in to your benefits portal to use the Find Provider tool.
        Additional Resources:
        • Visit 211ct.org for additional resources.
        • Mental Health Urgent Crisis Centers for Children: Walk-in centers that provide a quick response to children’s and teens’ mental health crises. No appointment is needed.
        • You have access to a 30-minute online Well-being SeminarS on topics like stress management, better sleep, immunity boosting, mindfulness, healthy eating, quitting smoking, and more.