Mental Health Support
Take a step toward mental wellness
The help you need and deserve is one call away.
Mental health (or behavioral health) is as real and important as physical health.
Receive confidential support from a licensed clinical social worker if you have a mental health or substance use disorder concerns. A behavioral health clinician can help you navigate your treatment needs. Optum Maryland and our Care Management team collaborate in getting you the help you need.
Behavioral Health Services in Maryland:
- Specialty mental health services (like counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists)
- Substance use disorder treatment and recovery services
Please call Optum Maryland at 800-888-1965, TTY 711.
Understanding Mental Health
Common Conditions
Mental health conditions may be passed down through the family, or they can occur because of abnormal brain chemistry, substance use disorder or in response to traumatic events or an abusive environment. In other words, a mental illness is not the fault of the person who is suffering.
- ADD/ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief and loss
- Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use disorder
Where to Start
Finding help starts with understanding where to begin. There are many people and places that can equip you with the right resources.
Your Health Care Provider
Your health care provider knows you and likely will notice any changes in your mood or personality. They can also rule out possible physical reasons for your symptoms.
Community Mental Health Centers
These organizations give counseling and other services on a sliding fee scale, based on your income.
Crisis Centers
On-site mental health professionals can provide immediate evaluation and treatment.
Support and Self-Help Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous and the National Alliance on Mental Illness are just two examples of peer and family support groups that meet both online and in person.
Helpful Websites
Learn more from these reliable resources:
Learn About Depression and Resources to Help
A Priority Partners behavioral health care manager and health educator discuss signs, symptoms and treatment of depression, plus resources from your health plan and the community.
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for temporary help if you are in an immediate state of crisis. There, health care providers will also be able to tell you where and how to get more help.