
A focused approach to creating a better future for mental wellness
The challenges facing health plans and members in the behavioral health ecosystem are complex and ever-changing. At Optum, our goal is to create a system of care where members feel seen, supported and valued. Mental health care should be intuitive, equitable and accessible for all, with personalized and integrated experiences that provide measurable value throughout the entire journey.
Key benefits
We take a focused approach to building better behavioral health care.
Integration
As an extension of your health plan, we reinforce the member experience and achieve health outcomes through analytics and care coordination.
Ease of access
We’re expanding care options and tools across the acuity continuum so that your members get the right care at the right time.
Flexible solutions
We help our partners develop configurable, intelligent, cost-effective operating models that are customized to your population and plan.
Delivering value
From developing better ways to measure outcomes, navigating regulatory environments or helping keep costs down by addressing gaps in care, value is the center of everything we do.
Engagement strategies across the behavioral health care continuum
We guide members to the right care using advanced analytics and digital and local resources:
- Education and self-guided digital tools using evidence-based techniques to improve mental health and life skills
- Virtual and in-person coaching and therapy for those who need more support
- Outpatient and inpatient facility-based care for a higher level of treatment

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Product information and resources
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Behavioral health engagement strategies
Learn how Optum can guide members down the appropriate mental health care path using digital analytics and local resources.
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Key considerations for building or buying behavioral health care solutions
Optum offers modular solutions to fill gaps, address needs, and enhance strengths, with plug-and-play options for claims management, provider networks, and service expansion to streamline operations and boost growth.