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For far too long, many people with mental health or substance abuse disorders have dealt with barriers that stop them from getting treatment.
According to a study from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 42% of people saw cost and poor insurance coverage as the top barriers for accessing mental healthcare. One in four Americans even reported having to choose between getting mental healthcare and paying for daily necessities.
While the stigma that surrounds these issues is lessening, those hurdles of high costs, lack of insurance coverage, and months-long wait times can make it difficult to seek treatment in times of crisis.
That's why one Utah organization wants to get the word out about the increased availability of professional mental health and substance abuse support services. Local treatment center Recovery Ways has made getting help easier than ever.
Expanded access at Recovery Ways
Recovery Ways is a mental health and substance use disorder treatment clinic with a mission to provide the most cost-effective, accessible treatment for substance use disorder to as many patients as possible. They believe in quality care that is comprehensive, person-centered, and recovery-focused.
Recovery Ways has a variety of programs ranging from residential treatment for substance use disorders for those facing addictions to detoxification to tech addiction programs. They have separate, standalone treatment centers for mental health and substance use disorders.
By accepting Marketplace insurance and other major insurance plans, Recovery Ways is making these crucial services more widely available.
If you're not familiar with how Marketplace works, here's a quick breakdown: consumers can browse different healthcare plans from the federal government's insurance marketplace. You choose a plan based on your needs and income and then enroll in a program that works for you. Utah does not have its own marketplace so residents of the Beehive State can choose from any plans on the federal marketplace.
Recovery Ways is an in-network provider for all levels of care including:
- Detoxification
- Residential treatment
- Day Treatment Boarded and Non-Boarded (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
Along with marketplace insurances, Recovery Ways is in-network for major carriers such as Optum, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and more. To check if your insurance is accepted, you can visit the Recovery Ways website and fill out a short contact form.
Utah's mental health landscape
According to data from KFF, 33.3% of adults in Utah reported symptoms of anxiety and/or depression in 2023. And in the 10-year period from 2011 to 2021, drug overdose deaths increased from 19.5 per 100,000 to 21.1 per 100,000.
Perhaps most concerning, Utah's suicide rate is noticeably higher than the national average. The age-adjusted suicide rate is 20.1 per 100,000, compared to 14.1 per 100,000 nationally.
Suicidal ideation is a mental health crisis that should receive immediate professional help. But many people who need treatment simply can't afford to get it, which is why it's so important for treatment centers to expand availability with their insurance options.
Mental health services can be expensive, but accessing in-network treatment greatly reduces the financial burden. This affordability ensures that mental health services are more accessible to a broader range of people.
When mental health care is covered by insurance, it can help reduce the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health issues. Knowing that these services are treated similarly to other medical services may encourage more people to seek help without fear of judgment.
Even more important, timely access to mental health and substance abuse treatments can be the make-or-break factor in someone's life. When you don't have to wait months to see a counselor or enter treatment, severe escalation of these issues is prevented. In some cases, it may save lives.
Get the help you need at Recovery Ways
If you're struggling with your mental health, you may feel stuck — whether it is due to a mental illness or addiction. Recovery Ways helps patients get unstuck and back on the path to finding more purpose and joy in life. Healing is possible!
To learn more about the different mental health treatment programs available at Recovery Ways, visit their website. Their board-certified psychiatrists and master-level clinicians can help you with a variety of addictions and other disorders. Call 877.925.6660 or visit the Recovery Ways website to contact them today.
