Behavioral health for children, adolescents, and young adults
Youth mental health has never been more important. Anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions are on the rise among children, adolescents, and young adults. Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is committed to helping caregivers and young adults find the care they need quickly and easily.
Find the right support and get into care
The providers listed below are Connect to Care providers who offer fast access to specialty care with proven approaches for children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Note: Providers may offer in-person or virtual appointments. Member cost-sharing will vary depending on your health plan and where you get care. Call our Behavioral Health Care Navigation team or check your benefits booklet to confirm what services are covered under your health plan.
Need help finding care?
We're here to support you! Call our Behavioral Health Care Navigation team at 1-800-688-1911, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Our specially trained team can match you with the right in-network provider and directly schedule an appointment for you fast — as quickly as 1 – 2 days.
Little Otter
- Ages 0 ‐ 18
- Virtual
- Therapy and psychiatry for children and their families
- Helping families with a care team, customized approach, and platform that enables real-time support
- Call 415-449-2813 or visit littleotterhealth.com
Bend Health
- Ages 1 ‐ 25
- Virtual only
- For children, young adults, and families
- Talk therapy, CBT, EMDR, family systems therapies, care coordination, medication management, and intensive outpatient program for children, young adults, and families experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depression, and behavioral concerns
- Visit bendhealth.com
Hopscotch
- Ages: 1 ‐ 26
- Virtual only
- Talk therapy and play therapy services
- Parental training to caregivers of children in care
- Call 617-333-8740 or visit joinhopscotch.com
Blackbird Health
- Ages 2 ‐ 26
- In-person and virtual
- Medication management and talk therapy
- Diagnostic evaluations and treatment for children and young adults struggling with social, developmental, and school-related challenges
- Call 484-202-0753 or visit blackbirdhealth.com
Instride Health
- Ages 7 ‐ 22
- Virtual only
- Medication management, talk therapy, CBT, exposure coaching, and patient skills and family groups
- For children and young adults with primary diagnosis of OCD or anxiety
- Call 1-855-438-8331 or visit instride.health
Handspring Health
- Ages 8 ‐ 24
- Virtual only
- Individual therapy, family therapy, and medication management
- For kids and young adults experiencing common conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic, bullying, trauma, family issues, anger management, and behavioral challenges
- Call 1-855-467-1300 or visit handspringhealth.com
Joon
- Ages 13 ‐ 26
- Virtual only
- Model of care designed for teens and young adults
- Treats common conditions that include anxiety, depression, and stress
- Mobile app and online therapist platform include online modules to support skill development and stay on track between sessions
- Call 215-647-0198 or visit joon.com/partners/ibx
Additional resources
Bullying
More than just a schoolyard problem, bullying and peer pressure can affect a child's self-esteem, personality, and outlook on life. Learn how you can help detect it and take action to stop it. Visit stopbullying.gov.
Depression
Depression affects people of all ages, genders, and races. However, it can be treated, and successful treatment begins with understanding its symptoms. Learn more about Teen depression: Symptoms, treatment, and management.
Stress
Some stress is healthy, but too much can have negative health consequences. Learn to recognize the symptoms and how to help children and teens manage their stress.
Little Otter, Bend Health, Hopscotch, Blackbird Health, Instride, Handspring Health, and Joon are independent companies.