In a crisis and need to talk to a clinical professional now? These options are available 24/7 at no cost to THT members.
- Crisis Line: call (800) 878-6266
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Behavioral Health
Back to StartDid you know? THT members have no annual limits on therapy sessions. Additionally, there are three ways to have your therapy visits covered at 100%. When seeing a provider in the Health Investment Network or via MDLive, there is never a copay! Additionally, CCSD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) covers 5 sessions per person per year at 100% with any in-network provider (subsequent sessions will have a $10 copay). To open an EAP case, call (702) 243-4682 (available 24/7) or open a case online (select “SHO” as the insurance type).
Health Investment Network:
Virtual and in-person appointments typically available within one week.
THT partners with specific providers who have committed to offering timely appointments for Teachers Health Trust members. Additionally, THT covers your standard copays when visiting these providers.
- Signature & Advantage: $0 Copay
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Appointment availability varies.
- Signature Plan: $10 copay per office visit (no limit to number of visits)
- Advantage Plan: 20% after deductible (no limit to number of visits)
We recognize that finding a provider on your own may be challenging. For complimentary concierge assistance with finding a behavioral health provider, please call (800) 878-6266.
TeleTherapy & Psychiatry
Phone or video appointments typically available within 3-4 business days.
MDLive offers offers virtual talk therapy, psychiatry, primary care, urgent care, and dermatology.
- Signature & Advantage Plan: $0 copay (no limit to number of visits)
Autism Assessments and Care Plans
Assessment appointments typically available within two weeks.
THT has partnered with Dr. Michelle Zochowski-Tullio to provide initial workups and care plans for children. Contact Dr. Michelle Zochowski-Tullio directly:
8687 W. Sahara Ave Suite 201
Las Vegas, NV 89117
Call/Text: (702) 867-8798
MZochowski-Tullio@lvvmh.com
- Signature & Advantage Plan: $100 Copay
Understanding Provider Acronyms
Navigating different behavioral health providers can be tricky. Here are brief definitions and explanations of the most common provider types.
- LMFT – Licensed Marriage Family Therapist: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy.
- MFT-I – Marriage and family Therapist Intern: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy under supervision of a licensed clinician.
- LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy.
- CSW-I- Clinical Social Worker Intern: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy under supervision of a licensed clinician.
- LCPC – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy.
- CPC-I – Clinical Professional Counselor: Provides individual, family, and marital therapy under supervision of a licensed clinician.
- PsyD or PhD – Psychologist: Provides individual, family, marital therapy, and may offer psychological assessments.
- Psychiatrist (MD: Doctor of Medicine/ DO: Doctor of Osteopathy): A psychiatric medication management provider.
- APN- Advanced Nurse Practitioner: A psychiatric medication management provider.
- APRN – Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: A psychiatric medication management provider.
- LCADC – Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor: Provides therapy focused on substance use.
- LADC- Licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor: Provides therapy focused on substance use.
- CADC- Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor: Provides therapy focused on substance use.
- CADC-I- Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor Intern: Provides therapy focused on substance use under supervision under a licensed clinician.
Virtual IOP
Charlie Health joined our network on 02/01/2025, offering a Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for members aged 11–50.
Their IOP provides structured, intensive care for those needing more support than weekly therapy but not inpatient treatment. It’s ideal for individuals recently discharged from higher levels of care or those struggling despite regular therapy.
Charlie Health’s Virtual IOP supports individuals with:
- Mental health or co-occurring substance use disorders
- Mood, anxiety, and personality disorders
- Self-harm, suicidal ideation, and trauma/PTSD
- Postpartum depression and OCD
- Neurodivergence
- Clients stepping down from higher care or stepping up from lower care
Care Management
Behavioral Health Care Management is here to support you and your family at no cost. Our team includes licensed case managers, behavioral health social workers, and care coordinators who assist with mental health and substance use issues. We help with:
- Substance use treatment, including care for pregnant women
- Depression and anxiety
- Severe mental illness (like schizophrenia)
- Behavioral health care navigation
We work with you to improve care, ensuring services are in place, helping set goals, supporting you through challenges, and connecting you to additional benefits and providers.
To get started or learn more, email us at BHCM@uhc.com.
Outpatient Services (OP)
Low-intensity care with occasional therapy and medication management.
Outpatient Services (OP)
Low-intensity care with occasional therapy and medication management.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
More frequent support with therapy and skill-building, often multiple times a week.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Intensive support without 24-hour supervision, including therapy and education, typically 5 days a week.
Residential Treatment (RTC)
24-hour live-in care for long-term support, including therapy and medical supervision.
Acute Detox
24/7 care for severe substance withdrawal symptoms in detox facilities.
Acute Inpatient Hospitalization (IP)
Intensive, short-term care for acute crises with 24-hour medical and psychiatric support.
Events and Resources
Events/Resources are workshops, webinars, or support groups that offer support, tools, and connection for better mental health.
