Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

Mental Health (MH) and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) benefits are covered under your VHP plan. VHP provides coverage for MH/SUD services, including (but not limited to) therapy, treatment from a psychiatrist, medications, inpatient care, outpatient care, emergency care, and residential treatment. You do not need a prior authorization to see a therapist or psychiatrist. You can use the provider search to find in-network providers, and make an appointment directly. You will need a prior authorization for higher levels of care. Care management can help you with this.

You have the right to receive timely and geographically accessible MH/SUD services. VHP Care Management can help you identify an in-network provider/practitioner close to where you live or work to make an appointment.

If you would like more information about the program or want to get started right away, please call us at 669.220.5235. Staff members are available between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (PST) Monday through Friday. If you use a TTY, call 1.800.735.2929 (toll-free) or your local Telecommunications Relay Service to talk to a program nurse.