Online Behavioral Healthcare Resources

You may also be able to see an in-network therapist or psychiatrist using the following online services. Some resources are not available in every state.

Union Health Center (UHC)

Adults ages 18 and older who live and/or work in the New York City metropolitan area, can see a UHC therapist either online or in person. UHC therapists provide individual counseling to treat depression, anxiety, work-related stress, and family-related stress. For an online appointment, you must physically be in New York State during the online appointment. Because UHC is a 5 Star Center, your copay for therapy is $0. To schedule a therapy appointment at UHC, call Member Services at 800-551-3225, Monday—Friday, 8:30 am—8 pm, and Saturday, 9 am—5 pm, or call UHC directly at 212-924-2510 and press “1.” UHC receptionists speak both English and Spanish.

Talkiatry

The psychiatrists at Talkiatry treat mild-to-moderate mental health conditions by prescribing and managing medication. To make your first appointment, go to www.talkiatry.com and click on "Get Started."

Headway

To find a therapist or a psychiatrist by gender, specialty, and location, go to www. headway.co and follow the steps to make an appointment. Headway’s therapists and psychiatrists offer appointments both in person and online. (Note: If you are looking for care outside of New York and are prompted about the Blue Card, click “yes”—it just means you can access the network.)

LiveHealth Online

To get 24/7 access to psychiatrists and therapists, go to www.startlivehealthonline.com, follow the steps to sign up, and select “Psychology” (to see a therapist) or “Psychiatry” (to see a psychiatrist).

Help in an emergency

If you or someone in your family is in crisis, and you need immediate mental health or substance abuse assistance:

• Call 988 for the new, nationwide Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Call 911 for emergency responders
• Or, go to the nearest emergency room

Behavioral healthcare professionals

Therapist

A therapist is a licensed behavioral health professional (such as a psychologist, a social worker, a marriage counselor, a chemical dependency counselor, etc.) who provides counseling ("therapy"") to help relieve emotional distress and mental health problems faced by individuals, couples, and families.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in behavioral or mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more.