Behavioral Health
Living your best life means taking care of your physical and mental health. About one in four people in the United States are affected by a behavioral health condition each year.1 You are not alone. As an AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia (DC) enrollee, you have access to high-quality behavioral health services. If you or someone in your family needs help:
Emotional support services via text
Chat via live text (PDF) with a trained behavioral health coach. You can receive emotional support for life challenges, such as anxiety or trouble sleeping, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you are 21 or older, download the Headspace Care app from the Google Play store or Apple App Store to text an emotional support coach now.*
To get started talking with someone, contact Headspace Care:
- Download the Headspace Care app.
- In the app, tap Get Started, then tap Verify with Name, DOB and ZIP.
- Follow the instructions sent to your inbox.
Enrollees ages 13 – 20 should text 886-886 and use the referral code "AmeriHealth" during enrollment to start texting with a MindRight support coach now.*
*Standard messaging and data fees may apply.
There are many reasons why people decide to drink and use drugs, but using drugs and alcohol more can come with serious risks and devastating consequences.
AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollees can talk to Care Coordinators who can help you get the treatment and support you need. If you or someone in your family needs help, call Enrollee Services at 202-408-4720 or 1-800-408-7511. They can connect you with treatment programs. For addiction and recovery support providers, view our opioid use disorder medication-assisted treatment providers (PDF).
AmeriHealth Caritas DC can help your child get the treatment and support they need. If you think your child needs behavioral health support:
- Call Enrollee Services at 202-408-4720 or 1-800-408-7511. They can help you find a behavioral health care provider.
- Call your child’s school to ask about counseling services they may offer.
There are many ways to improve your mental wellness. AmeriHealth Caritas DC has programs that can help you achieve your goals. View our mental wellness guide (PDF).
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 access to free and confidential services.
1“Mental Health Disorder Statistics,” Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2021, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-disorder-statistics.