Mental Health Telemedicine Support
To meet the increasing need for mental health and substance use disorder providers, we’ve partnered with SonderMind, Valera Health, and Amwell® to increase access to mental health care providers for our members. Valera Health provides comprehensive treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while Amwell offers online sessions with psychiatrists and other therapists for a wide range of conditions. SonderMind has in-person or virtual support options.
Learn more about our support options below.
Mental Health Support Services
Amwell
Amwell provides 24/7, virtual access to a psychologist or counselor via their mobile app or website. You can schedule an appointment with a provider online at bluecrossvt.amwell.com, using the service code VERMONT.
Connect with Amwell for care with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress management
- LGBTQ+ counseling
- Bereavement/Grief
- OCD
- PTSD/Trauma
- Couples therapy
- Panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Life transitions
Amwell is available in the U.S. Certain restrictions may apply.
Schedule an Appointment with Amwell
(use service code VERMONT)
SonderMind
With SonderMind, members can get in-person or virtual support for condition such as:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Bipolar disorder
- Couples therapy
SonderMind can help members find a provider in their area, or connect them virtually. Once connected with a provider, members can coordinate session and track progress online.
They can assist members aged six years old and older. If a member is under age six, contact Sondermind to discuss the specific situation.
Valera Health
Providing a comprehensive, collaborative care team approach, Valera Health offers virtual therapy and psychiatry services for adults and children (aged 12 and older). Their clinicians are available via their mobile app or on a computer, and will work with you to create a treatment plan to meet your goals. Complete the onboarding form for a free consultation and to connect with a care team at Valera.
Valera Health offers support for conditions such as:
- Depression, anxiety and stress
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Adjustment disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Medication management
- Child & adolescent programs
- Maternal health programs
Valera is available to members (aged 12+) in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington. Certain restrictions may apply.
For those seeking more immediate support, Vermont has 24/7 options available for everyone (not just Blue Cross VT members).
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available in Vermont by dialing 988. More information about suicide prevention is available in this blog article.
- Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 by texting “VT” to 741741
- Vermont Peer Support Line is available 24/7 by calling or texting 833-888-2557