OptumHealth Assistance Program for Students

All Western University of Health Sciences full-time students have direct access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Students through OptumHealth. Under this Employee Assistance Program for Students, you and any member of your immediate household are eligible for up to five (5) free counseling sessions for each “incident” or situation.

Counseling services may be accessed by telephone, via the web, or face-to-face. These confidential services consist of a series of tools and resources designed to help WesternU students learn new and useful techniques for dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and other common challenges.

Some of the services available include:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit OptumHealth’s EAP for Students website and click the “Find Out More” button.

In order to access services, you must contact OptumHealth at (800) 234-5465 before beginning any treatment.This is important because a brief initial telephone conversation will help ensure you that you obtain access to the most appropriate provider for your needs. The PBH provider network includes psychologists and other licensed clinical providers.

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or need to speak with a professional 24-hours a day you may call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

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On-Site Counseling

 

 

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OptumHealth Disclosure Notices

EAP Group Employer Cover Letter

Timely Access to Care

Language Assistance Notice of Availability in English, Spanish and Chinese.

 

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