Florida Blue and New Directions Behavioral Health has teamed up to offer a hotline to help stressed out Floridians deal with their anxiety over the COVID-19 crisis.
Specially trained behavioral health counselors will answer the the phones 24-hours a day and offer assistance in both English and Spanish.
24-Hour Toll-Free Helpline
Free Bilingual Emotional Support
833-848-1762
A press release states counselors can assist anyone experiencing feelings of stress, anxiety, trauma and grief due to the health crisis.
Feeling a little overwhelmed and fearful about the #coronavirus outbreak? We're working with New Directions to offer counseling for members feeling stress related to #coronavirus via a 24/7 toll-free helpline at 833-848-1762. https://t.co/BiZs0naq0x pic.twitter.com/zqugL9297Z
— Florida Blue (@FLBlue) March 13, 2020
“Florida Blue realizes the impacts of the coronavirus can cause substantial anxiety as Floridians worry about the health of their loved ones and themselves. As part of our ongoing support of our members and the communities we serve, a free emotional-support helpline is being provided to assist any Floridians who are feeling overwhelmed,” said Pat Geraghty, president and CEO of Florida Blue.
The statement say all of the services are free and you don’t have to have their insurance, or any insurance, to call.
The Florida Department of Health also has a 24-hour phone number for questions regarding the virus, click here for the email link or call 866-779-6121.
