Behavioral/Mental Health

See licensed doctors and providers for minor medical conditions and behavioral health care services with $0 copays, using live video visits on your favorite device.

For MIT health plan members, helpful resources to make it easier to find the right mental-health support. Refer to the back of your ID card for direct phone numbers.

Provides MIT staff, faculty, postdocs – and household members – 24/7 access to a network of experts to help with life concerns. Consultations are available by telephone, video, or text message.

This guide, compiled by Work-Life at MIT, provides useful strategies for finding a therapist, questions to consider when looking for a therapist, and specifics on types of mental health providers and treatment options.

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training and certification program that teaches individuals to identify signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in their workplace or community.

988 is a 24/7 free and confidential nationwide resource for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calling or texting 988 connects an individual to a trained crisis counselor who will provide supportive listening and relevant resources.