Personal Counseling and Caregiver Resources
UPMC for Life offers benefits and resources that can help you get the support you need.
Personal counseling
You can receive six counseling sessions per concern per year—over the phone or through a virtual visit—at no extra cost.* Your counselor can help you with family and relationship concerns, stress, grief, and other emotions you may be experiencing. Call 1-866-441-4395 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get started. You can also connect with a counselor face-to-face through UPMC AnywhereCare. Just select Virtual Counseling to schedule your first session after you sign up or log in.
UPMC for Life members can take advantage of six counseling sessions per concern per year - at no extra cost.* You’ll work with a trained and licensed counselor who can help you with family and relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and more. You can schedule your counseling sessions over the phone or through a virtual visit.
Call 1-866-441-4395 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get started.
Counseling for caregivers
Your family members or caregivers can receive six counseling sessions at no extra cost.* This benefit can be used to help caregivers reduce their feelings of loss, loneliness, or stress. It can also offer caregivers resources for communicating effectively, making tough decisions, setting goals, and solving problems. Call 1-866-441-4395 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get started.
UPMC for Life members and their family and friends who are caregivers can receive six caregiver counseling sessions over the phone or through a virtual visit at no additional cost. Learn ways to reduce your feelings of loss, loneliness, or stress. Get resources to communicate effectively, make tough decisions, set goals, and solve problems. To schedule an appointment, call us toll-free at 1-866-441-4395 (TTY:711) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This six-week online class teaches you how to take care of yourself while caring for a spouse, relative, or friend who lives at home or in a nursing home. It is available to members and all attendees at no cost. For more information, call your Health Care Concierge team at 1-800-606-8648 1-877-539-3080 (TTY: 711).
See our Powerful Tools for Caregivers brochure.
*This benefit is administered through Resources for Life and is a separate benefit from the outpatient mental health benefits provided under your plan, which may require a copay or other cost sharing. Please see your Evidence of Coverage for details.