Behavioral Health
Mental health and counseling support for patients and families facing serious illness or life transitions.
What is Behavioral Health?
Serious illness, aging, and life transitions can take a significant emotional toll on patients and families. Behavioral health services provide counseling, therapy, and psychiatric support to address anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment to illness.
Patient Path Hub connects patients and families with licensed social workers, counselors, and behavioral health specialists who understand the unique challenges of healthcare transitions.
Who Behavioral Health is for
This type of care is recommended for patients who meet the following criteria. Our coordinators can help determine eligibility based on your specific situation.
- Patient or family member is experiencing emotional distress related to illness or transition
- Patient or family is willing to participate in counseling
- Referral has been made by physician, social worker, or care coordinator (when required)
Benefits of Behavioral Health
How this service supports better outcomes, comfort, and peace of mind for patients and families.
Emotional Support
Counseling for anxiety, depression, and adjustment to illness.
Family Counseling
Support for caregivers and family members.
Grief Support
Bereavement counseling and grief support groups.
Guidance for families
Making care decisions can feel overwhelming. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering behavioral health.
Ask about insurance coverage
Medicare, Medi-Cal, and many private plans cover behavioral health, but coverage details vary. Our coordinators can help you understand what your plan may cover before care begins.
Prepare questions in advance
Before meeting with a provider, write down your questions about the care plan, schedule, what to expect, and how to reach the care team. Our coordinators can help you build this list.
You’re not alone in this
Patient Path Hub stays involved throughout the care transition — we’re here to answer questions, address concerns, and help adjust the care plan as needs change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about behavioral health coordination through Patient Path Hub.
What types of behavioral health services are available?
Individual counseling, family therapy, grief counseling, support groups, and psychiatric evaluation.
Is behavioral health covered by insurance?
Yes. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover behavioral health services.
Can services be provided at home?
Yes. Many counselors and social workers provide in-home services, especially for homebound patients.
What about grief support after a loss?
Hospice and palliative care programs provide up to 13 months of bereavement support for family members.
Are medications prescribed?
When appropriate, psychiatric medication management is provided by a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Related Services
Patients who need behavioral health may also benefit from these coordinated services.
Hospice
Compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and families.
Learn morePalliative Care
Specialized medical care that provides relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
Learn moreSocial Services
Medical social work, case management, and connection to community resources.
Learn moreCaregivers
Compassionate, trained caregivers to assist with daily living and provide family respite.
Learn moreReady to request Behavioral Health?
Our care coordinators are here to help you navigate next steps. Submit a referral or talk with us directly.