Mental Health Services and Support

Virtual Visits

As your benefits provider, we offer a variety of online options to give you quick and easy access to expert mental health care—without having to leave the house.

Most plans cover virtual visits with psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers and other practitioners specializing in mental health care. Ask your health provider if they can provide their specific care remotely and take care of your health even when you can’t meet in-person. Whether it is a local provider, or a virtual-only provider, they must be accredited by their Canadian professional association for the services to be covered by your plan.

Digital Therapy

Internet-enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) and Live Therapy

Get easy-to-access counselling and education services from a licensed therapist using your computer, tablet or mobile device. iCBT helps build life-enhancing skills to manage thoughts and feelings and with Live Therapy you are able to book direct video sessions with the therapist of your choosing.

Live Therapy and iCBT are eligible for reimbursement under most plans through the Mental Health Practitioner or Psychologist extended health care benefit, or Health Spending Account/Personal Wellness Account (HSA/PWA). Check out our step-by-step guide for information on how to claim for iCBT visits.

Online Doctors

Need to see a doctor? Connect with a licensed Canadian physician in minutes for consultation and treatment through our Connected Care platform.

Our Online Doctors service is available around the clock at preferred rates for Medavie Blue Cross members. During the pandemic, rates are reduced for daytime visits.

Does your plan include a Health Spending Account? If so, you can submit the expense for reimbursement from your available balance.

inConfidence

inConfidence is our secure and confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Accessible online or with a toll-free phone number, inConfidence provides you with 24/7 access to the resources you need, at no extra cost to you. All our individual health plans include inConfidence. Check your policy booklet for contact information.

Not sure if your group insurance plan includes inConfidence? Check your benefits booklet or ask your benefits coordinator.

My Good Health

Our wellness portal allows you to create your own personal profile for customized advice, information and tips, including self-care resources for mental wellbeing.

Mindfulness

Use your mobile device or computer to access training programs and guided meditations from a global network of experts. Get an exclusive free 3-month premium trial!*

Top 7 List

As part of our mission to improve the overall wellbeing of Canadians, we’ve compiled a Top 7 list of ways you can protect your mental health during this pandemic.