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Western Health Advantage

Western Health Advantage (WHA) provides comprehensive behavioral health services through its partnership with Optum Behavioral Health. Whether you’re seeking support for stress, mental health, or substance use, WHA offers a variety of resources to help you on your mental health journey.

Accessing Behavioral Health Benefits

  1. Live and Work Well: Get help with stress, mental health, substance use, and more through the Optum Behavioral Health plan, WHA’s behavioral health partner. The Live and Work Well platform offers personalized support tools, resources, and connections to an extensive network of mental health providers, both virtual and in-person.
    • Self-Care Tools: Access self-care techniques, coping tools, meditations, and more anytime, anywhere. With Self Care by AbleTo, you'll get personalized content designed to help boost your mood and shift your perspectives. Visit Live and Work Well to explore these tools and start improving your mental well-being today.
  2. Finding a Provider: WHA members can find in-network behavioral health providers by visiting the Live and Work Well website and using the access code "WHA." You can search by specialty, location, and availability to find the best fit for your needs. If you need assistance, WHA members can also call Optum directly at any time, 24/7.

Digital Emotional Wellbeing Resources

AbleTo Self-Care: AbleTo’s Self Care app offers personalized mental health support with features like daily mood tracking, meditation tools, and a personalized roadmap to better mental health. These tools are available 24/7 at no extra cost as part of your WHA mental health program. To get started, visit Live and Work Well and look for Self Care from AbleTo on your homepage.

Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available. Contact Optum Behavioral Health through the Live and Work Well platform or call the 24/7 hotline at (800) 765-6820.

Contact Information

If you have questions or need further assistance, please reach out to WHA’s Customer Service or visit the Western Health Advantage website.

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