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After a Behavioral Health Crisis

It’s important to regularly care for your mental health long after the crisis has passed.

 

Find a Provider

Find a provider on our Find a Provider Tool.
See them regularly and keep scheduled appointments.  

 

24-Hour Crisis Line

If you start to feel that way again, remember the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Dial 988 for confidential, free, 24/7/365 support from a trained counselor for mental health, substance use or suicidal crisis. You can also call our 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 1-866-796-0530 (TTY 1-800-955-8770). We are here to help.

Behavioral Health Benefits with Sunshine Health

Service

Description

Coverage/Limitations

Prior Authorization

Ambulatory Detoxification ServicesSubstance abuse treatment of detoxification services provided in an outpatient setting.

Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Behavioral Health Assessment ServicesServices used to detect or diagnose mental illnesses and behavioral health disorders.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Behavioral Health Overlay ServicesBehavioral health services provided in a group home setting for children ages 0 – 21 years who have experienced trauma and are in the child welfare system.Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Community-Based Wrap-Around ServicesIndividualized care planning and care management service to support children with complex needs who are at risk of placement in a mental health treatment facility.

Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Crisis Stabilization Unit ServicesEmergency mental health services that are performed in a facility that is not a regular hospital.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No prior authorization required for the first three days of involuntary behavioral health inpatient admission. After  the first three days, prior authorization required. Prior authorization is required for voluntary admissions.
Detoxification or Addictions Receiving Facility ServicesEmergency substance abuse services that are performed in a facility that is not a regular hospital.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No prior authorization required for the first three days of involuntary behavioral health inpatient admission. After the first three days, prior authorization required. Prior authorization is required for voluntary admissions.
Family Therapy ServicesServices for families to have therapy sessions with a mental health professional.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Family Training and Counseling for Child DevelopmentEducational services for family members of children with severe emotional problems focused on child development and other family support.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Group Therapy ServicesServices for a group of people to have therapy sessions with a mental health professional.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Individual Therapy ServicesServices for people to have one-on-one therapy sessions with a mental health professional.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Infant Mental Health Pre- and Post- Testing ServicesTesting services by a mental health professional with special training in infants and young children.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Mental Health Targeted Case ManagementServices to help get medical and behavioral health care for people with mental illnesses.Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Mobile Crisis Assessment and Intervention ServicesEmergency mental health services provided in the home, community or school by a team of health care professionals.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Partial Hospitalization ServicesStructured mental health treatment services provided in a hospital four-six hours each day for five days per week.

Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Short Term Residential TreatmentShort term residential treatment program for individuals with substance abuse and/or mental health conditions.

Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Self-Help/ Peer ServicesSupport services for people with mental health or substance use conditions provided by someone with similar experiences but who is in recovery.

Provided as medically necessary. 

No

Specialized Therapeutic ServicesServices provided to children ages 0-20 years with mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program ServicesServices for children with severe mental illnesses that need treatment in a secured facility.Provided as medically necessary. 

Yes

Staying Mentally Well

Here are tips for recovering and staying well:

  • Get the care you need. Find a provider that fits you.
  • Stick with your treatment, one day at a time.
  • Take part in activities when it feels right for you.
  • Have a support system that is family, friends or community-based. Stay connected.
  • Make self-care a priority. Self-care includes:
    • Eating well
    • Exercising and moving about – walking is a wonder!
    • Getting enough sleep
    • Drinking enough water
    • Taking time to relax
    • Setting goals
    • Learning to say no when you feel you are taking on too much
    • Focusing on the positive