Your Mental Health Getting the Help You Need Behavioral Healthcare Options, Inc.
Need someone to talk to? Not sure where to find support? We can help! D id you know most mental health conditions today are treatable? Behavioral Healthcare Options, Inc. (BHO) has helped thousands of individuals in meeting life's challenges through the following resources: Professional counseling Telephone consultations Online assistance We can help you with your emotional and personal conflict related to mental health and substance abuse. We are a leader in assisting with: Specialized mental health support Addiction treatment Employee assistance programs Work-life services BHO promotes individualized care in the least restrictive setting for our members; ensuring proper treatment and minimal disruption to work and family activities. www.bhoptions.com
General Mental Health Our Senior Care Advocates (SCAs) can assist with: Clinical help A crisis in your life Our Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinators (ACACs) can assist you with: Getting an authorization for your appointment Finding help for you to schedule your appointment
A ccording to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a lowered capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life. There are many types of mental illnesses, which may include: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Bipolar Disorder Dissociative Disorder Eating Disorders Major Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) www.bhoptions.com
General Mental Health The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) can provide more information on mental illnesses. Please visit www.nami.org for more information. Some Triggers of Mental Illness There are many factors that could contribute to the way you are feeling such as: Stress Health conditions Loss of a loved one Did you know that the above factors can have a big impact on your mental state, which may include: Anger Anxiety Depression Feeling overwhelmed Fear Guilt Irritability Nightmares Panic On the following page, there are some facts about Mental Health according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Published studies report that about 25% of all U.S. adults have a mental illness and that nearly 50% of U.S. adults will develop at least one mental illness during their lifetime. Mental illness is associated with increased occurrence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, epilepsy, and cancer. Mental illness is associated with use of tobacco products and abuse of alcohol. Just remember that you are not alone. We understand how important it is to find the right solutions for a balanced and healthy life. Contact Information: Behavioral Healthcare Options, Inc. (BHO) can help you find available community resources for your mental health or addiction treatment. For Assistance to Behavioral Health Services: Call 911 for assistance if there is an immediate safety risk. Contact BHO at (702) 364-1484 or (800) 873-2246 to speak with an Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator (ACAC) for assistance accessing behavioral health services. Ask to speak to a Senior Care Advocate (SCA) for clinical assistance. www.bhoptions.com
General Mental Health Additional Helpful Phone Numbers: Child Protective Services: (800) 992-5757 Elder Protective Services: (702) 486-3545 Harmony Healthcare: (702) 251-8000 Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health: (702) 486-6000 Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health: (775) 688-2001 Medicaid Patients Only: Human Behavior Institute (HBI): (702) 248-8866 Additional Resources and Websites www.nami.org http://www.cdc.gov/24-7/prevention/ mental_illness/what_is.html
How do I get help? Please contact us at: (702) 364-1484 or (800) 873-2246 Questions? Do you have other questions for your doctor? Would you like to talk to your doctor about your questions? Write them down here. Please use additional paper if necessary. Take this brochure to your appointment. www.bhoptions.com 58NVBHO121104 PD1838 (03/13)