Mental Health Resource Guide

This free service is supported by Vanderbilt Health. A dedicated nurse navigator and a licensed mental health professional are available weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to help you find the most appropriate care for your mental, physical and spiritual health needs. Your care navigation team can:

• Help you select a mental health provider (e.g., therapist)
• Answer questions about your MNPS mental health benefits
• Offer caring, expert guidance on your mental health journey

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: You and your dependents

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The EAP offers free, confidential counseling for:

• Family/relationship problems
• Workplace concerns
• Financial or legal issues
• Stress, depression and/or anxiety
• Grief and loss
• And more

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: MNPS employees and their household family members

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MNPS believes so strongly in supporting the mental and emotional health of its teachers that all cost sharing for mental health treatment and services has been removed. That means your plan pays 100% and you pay zero when you seek counseling or therapy through Cigna network providers. Use your plan when you need support for:

• Anxiety
• ADD/ADHD
• Grief and loss
• Domestic violence
• Depression
• Addiction
• Marriage/couples counseling
• Anger management
• Family counseling
• Child/adolescent therapy
• Eating disorders
• And more

You choose how to seek treatment:

• In-person visits for mental health and/or substance use
• Counseling via telehealth
• Outpatient therapy (individual and group)
• Inpatient treatment
• Out-of-network benefits available

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: You and your covered dependents

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Once logged onto myCigna, select Mental Health Support from Wellness dropdown.

Your Cigna medical coverage includes access to three coaching programs:

• Health Advocates offers telephonic coaching on anxiety, depression and more. Call 1-877-459-9896.
• Lifestyle Management Programs offers one-on-one telephonic coaching on stress management, weight management and tobacco cessation. Evening and weekend hours are available. Call 1-877-459-9896.
• My Health Assistant, powered by WedMD, offers online coaching on nutrition, exercise, losing weight, managing stress, maintaining a positive mood and more. Log onto myCigna (select Health Coaching from Wellness dropdown)

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: You and your covered dependents

Through your Cigna Medical Plan, you can:

• Search myCigna for therapists who specialize in child and teen issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD and addiction.
• Choose in-person or virtual visits.
• Explore Cigna's mental health partners, such as Bend Health, Grow Therapy, Headway and Alma — all covered by your Cigna plan at the in-network level.

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: Your dependent children covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

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Mamaya Health offers virtual sessions that can help with:

• Baby blues
• Perinatal or postpartum depression and/or anxiety
• Traumatic birth or postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder
• Feeling isolated or overwhelmed during pregnancy or parenthood
• Pregnancy loss, infertility or grief

Your cost: $0 in-network

Who's eligible: You and your dependents covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

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Vanderbilt Health's MyOncologyHealth Bundle includes:

• Cancer-related clinical support, such as scheduling assistance
• A dedicated oncology nurse navigator to let you know what to expect throughout your journey
• Education on diet, nutrition, chemo, mental health, disease-specific information and more
• Lower out-of-pocket costs when receiving care from a VUMC provider included in the program.

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: You and your dependents covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

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Vanderbilt Health's MyRecoveryHealth Bundle includes:

• Support for opioid and other substance use disorders
• Treatment options ranging from standard or intensive outpatient to inpatient care
• Office visits, hospitalization, anti-craving medications, therapy, evaluations, monitoring and other related services

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: You and your dependents covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

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With a referral from your primary care provider, you can schedule an in-person or telehealth visit with:

• A behavioral health nurse practitioner who can:
  • Assist with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, substance use and more
  • Help with medication management
  • Prescribe when needed
• A psychologist who can help with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and more

Your cost: $0 if covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan; other insurance accepted

Who's eligible: You and your family members

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Cigna's Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies^® program:

• Helps you and your baby stay healthy during your pregnancy and after birth
• Offers live telephonic nurse support 24/7
• Gives you access to a library of maternity resources and tools to track your pregnancy week by week

Earn $500 if you enroll in your first trimester (or $250 in your second) when you complete the program. To get started, call 1-800-615-2906 or log onto myCigna. 

Your cost: $0, plus you can earn a cash incentive

Who's eligible: You and your dependents covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

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Apps courtesy of Cigna:

• Talkspace connects you with a therapist via text, voice or video. Unlimited messaging and up to 3 sessions at no cost
• Headspace is a guided self-care app that helps you manage stress, improve sleep and support your mental well-being. 

Your cost: $0 in most cases

Who's eligible: You and your dependents covered by the Certificated Employee Health Plan

The MNPS Health Care Centers offer a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course through its Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. This nine-week course, generally offered twice a year in a virtual environment, includes guided meditation, gentle yoga, group discussions and home assignments.

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: Active MNPS employees and their dependents age 16+ and MNPS retirees

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At this full-day session, learn from a variety of health care professionals how to:

• Practice self-care
• Maintain spine and structural health
• Improve balance and flexibility through yoga
• Explore self-awareness and social/emotional learning for teachers
• Access services available at the Employee Wellness Center

Your cost: $0

Who's eligible: MNPS employees only

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