Health Benefits

Tap Into Mental Health Support with Your CalPERS Health Plan

2 days ago
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder to care for your mental and emotional well-being just as you would your physical health. Whether you are managing daily stress, anxiety, or more complex challenges, help is available — and it starts with your CalPERS health plan.

Our health plans offer broad behavioral health benefits, including therapy and counseling, 24/7 support, and resources designed to support you and your family. Many plans also provide app-based tools and virtual coaching. There are many ways to access care on your schedule, in the way that works best for you.

To make it easier to explore what’s available, we created the Behavioral Health Programs by Health Plan webpage. This hub is your go-to guide for learning about your plan’s mental health services with links to specific resources, provider directories, and support lines.

Explore What’s Available

Choose your health plan below to go straight to your plan’s behavioral health offerings:

  • Anthem Blue Cross – Get connected to therapists through the Sydney Health app, or virtual visits via LiveHealth Online for counseling on stress, depression, and more.
  • Blue Shield of California – Join the Wellvolution platform for digital coaching to reduce stress and manage anxiety.
  • Health Net – Tap into personalized support through the Managed Health Network (MHN), providing in-person or virtual therapy and stress management tools via the Unwinding program.
  • Kaiser Permanente – Prioritize your mental health using digital self-care apps like Calm and Headspace for mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction, with access to individual and group therapy.
  • PERS Gold & PERS Platinum – Take advantage of personalized support through Included Health with a range of in-person or virtual care options.
  • Sharp Health Plan – Explore online behavioral health resources and track your wellness journey using the NeuroFlow app. You can set up an in-person or video visit with a licensed provider through Magellan Healthcare.
  • UnitedHealthcare – Begin your mental wellness journey with the Calm Health app, which offers self-paced digital learning for mental health management. Members can also access in-person and virtual visits for therapy and psychiatric care.
  • Western Health Advantage – Explore meditation resources, self-care tools, and counseling options through Western Health Advantage’s partnership with Optum Behavioral Health.

No matter which health plan you’re enrolled in, you have access to support. These programs are confidential, convenient, and designed to help you take the next step in your mental health journey.

Take the Next Step

Your mental health matters. Explore your plan’s behavioral health resources today by visiting the Behavioral Health Programs by Health Plan webpage. When it comes to your well-being, support should never be hard to find.