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Elevance Health Advances Efforts to Close Critical Gaps in Mental Health Care<\/b><\/p>\n

By combining clinical programs, digital innovation and community partnerships, the company aims to improve wellbeing and reduce crises, ER visits and total cost of care for mental health<\/i><\/p>\n

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nDespite growing awareness, mental health concerns remain difficult to navigate and often lead to avoidable crises, costly emergency room visits, and long-term strain on individuals, families, and an already overburdened healthcare system. With nearly one in five Americans<\/a> experiencing a diagnosable mental health condition each year, the need for funding and systemic improvement has never been greater.<\/p>\n

\nThat\u2019s why Elevance Health is focused on addressing some of the most urgent challenges in mental health today: the complexity of navigating care and rising costs. Too often, individuals struggle to find timely, affordable support, leading to delayed treatment, worsening conditions, and avoidable high-cost interventions like emergency room visits or inpatient stays. Improving access to early, appropriate care is critical.<\/p>\n

\nWith $23 million in active Foundation grants supporting community-based behavioral health organizations nationwide, Elevance Health is advancing a whole health approach that connects affordability, access, and quality. By combining evidence-based clinical programs, human-centered digital care navigation, and strong community partnerships, the company is helping people find the right care sooner, understand their benefits and costs, and stay connected to support in the moments that matter most.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cMental health is health, and connecting people to the right care early can make all the difference in their health outcomes and cost,\u201d said Shantanu Agrawal, MD, Chief Health Officer of Elevance Health. \u201cWe\u2019re focused on being a trusted guide, helping people find care, understand their benefits, and avoid treatment delays that can lead to more serious and costly interventions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nAcross its affiliated health plans and Carelon services, Elevance Health is simplifying how individuals find care, understand their benefits, and stay engaged\u2014using digital tools, personalized support, and proactive outreach to ease stress during vulnerable moments.<\/p>\n

\nElevance Health Foundation\u2019s community-based grants are also focused on simplifying the mental health journey through early engagement, proactive support, and continuity of care. By funding trusted organizations already embedded in local communities, this ensures people don\u2019t fall through the cracks\u2014especially before challenges escalate into crisis.<\/p>\n

Community Investments Driving Early Intervention and Access<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIn the past year, Elevance Health Foundation has supported initiatives across the country that improve access to care, quality of treatment and prevention\/early intervention (especially for youth):<\/p>\n