Counseling Help Line Available For People In Southern And Midwest States Hit By Tornadoes

Main Category: Aid / Disasters
Article Date: 19 May 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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OptumHealth has made available a free help line to people in Southern and Midwest states who are trying to cope with the emotional consequences of the recent tornadoes that hit the region. Staffed by experienced master's-level behavioral health specialists, the free help line offers callers assistance with a range of personal concerns including stress, anxiety and the grieving process. Callers may also receive referrals to a national database of community resources to help them with specific concerns, such as financial and legal issues.

The toll-free help line number is (800) 689-5703. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. Service is free of charge. Resources and information are also available via the Internet at http://www.liveandworkwell.com.

These services are routinely available to UnitedHealthcare and AmeriChoice participants courtesy of OptumHealth, the health and wellness business of UnitedHealth Group. OptumHealth serves customers of its sister companies - such as UnitedHealthcare and AmeriChoice - as well as customers of non-UnitedHealth Group businesses.

Previously, OptumHealth's help line was made available to the public following the tornadoes that hit the Southern states in February, the Indiana floods, Southern California wildfires, the hurricanes hitting Florida and the Gulf Coast and to individuals affected by the tragic shootings on the Virginia Tech campus and the Minnesota Interstate 35W bridge collapse.

About OptumHealth

OptumHealth helps individuals navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well being goals. The company's personalized health advocacy and engagement programs tap a unique combination of capabilities that encompass care solutions, behavioral solutions, specialty benefits and financial services. Serving more than 61 million people, OptumHealth is the nation's largest health and wellness company. It is a business unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH). More information about OptumHealth can be found at http://www.OptumHealth.com.

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