Medicaid and Mental Health - We Can Help
WellPower is proud to accept Medicaid as a health insurance option. Medicaid covers a wide range of costs associated with behavioral health services, including outpatient therapy, psychiatry and medication-assisted treatment for alcohol and other substances.
As a community mental health center, WellPower understands that accessing mental and behavioral health care can be difficult. We can help you navigate and understand your Medicaid coverage, access the wealth of services we offer and find your path to recovery.
If you have Medicaid and want to begin services with WellPower, fill out the form below, give us a call at (303) 504-7900 or click here to learn more about mental and behavioral health services at WellPower.
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Our team is here to help. Call us at (303) 504-7900 or request an appointment online.
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Note for providers, family members and others: We are not able to take referrals or submissions for another person (such as patients or minor children (ages 0-17)) via this form. To make a referral or access services for a person you have legal guardianship over, please call (303) 504-7900 to speak directly with an intake specialist.
Have Medicaid? Here's what you can expect from mental health services at WellPower
WellPower provides a full spectrum of outpatient behavioral health care, but what does that mean for the people we serve who have Medicaid insurance?
You can expect to have access to our complete range of services, from "typical" mental health options like therapy, psychiatry and medication management to filling more complex needs, such as case management and residential housing.
Additionally, WellPower offers programs to support education and employment, provide access to basic needs like food and clothing, as well as on-site pharmacies, classes, groups and so much more.
When you use your Medicaid insurance with WellPower, these programs cost you no money because Medicaid pays for your access to them.
Getting started with WellPower is easy
Whether you're ready to begin services with us or just have some questions, you can call us at (303) 504-7900 to get started or learn more about what's available to you.
If you'd like to learn more about mental health and behavioral health (and the difference between the two), click on the button to the left. We cover some of the common misconceptions about mental and behavioral health, what it means to receive services and answer frequently asked questions.
Ready to start services with WellPower?
Our team is ready to help. Call us at (303) 504-7900 or request an appointment with us online.
What do Community Mental Health Centers like WellPower do?
As a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), WellPower provides all sorts of behavioral health services to the people in our community who need it most. We operate as a "safety net," ensuring that people who need support with their mental health can get the right services to lead fulfilling lives.
For many of the most vulnerable members in our community, the social determinants of health - like housing, healthy food, physical health and of course, mental health - are difficult to manage in the face of challenge after challenge. At WellPower, we understand that recovery is extremely difficult when basic needs aren't met, so we do our very best to help the people we serve find stability and long-term recovery, however that looks for them.
WellPower also knows that people have a wide variety of needs and busy schedules, so we try to make accessing services with us as easy as possible. We offer a large portion of our services, including therapy and psychiatry, online through telehealth appointments.
How does that work with Medicaid?
When a person receiving services with WellPower has Medicaid insurance, they have access to our widest range of services because Medicaid covers the widest range of costs per person.
For example, if you want to access therapy and psychiatry for yourself, family counseling for you and your children, employment support and community classes, you can do all of that using your Medicaid insurance at WellPower.
Are you eligible for Medicaid services with WellPower? Find out now!
Medicaid + Mental Health Services = Real Help for Real People
When Jahmon was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder as a young adult, he had no idea what that would mean for his life moving forward. Almost 20 years later, with the help of WellPower and Medicaid, Jahmon has a wealth of experience, knowledge and lessons that he's sharing with the world:
- Mental illness, or psychological disability (as Jahmon calls it), doesn't have to define and constrict your life. He used therapy, medication, education support, employment support and a wealth of other resources offered by WellPower to work towards a life he's proud of.
- Everyone has a different timeline and a different story. Though his journey took many twists and turns that he never expected, Jahmon is now a happily married father of two, a homeowner and successfully employed. From attempting suicide as a young man to living a life he never thought possible, Jahmon knows the importance of trusting the process and using the resources available to you.
- People can and do recover from mental illness. Jahmon's story is a testament to the dedication, hard work and time he put in to his recovery. His journey wasn't linear and he continues to learn and grow every day, but now he has the tools and perspective from the support he received from loved ones, friends, family and WellPower.
Ready to start services with WellPower?
Our team is ready to help. Call us at (303) 504-7900 or request an appointment with us online.
Therapy? Check. Social Supports? Check. Kitty's Success? Check.
From growing up in east Tennessee and experiencing addiction and homelessness to thriving in Denver, Kitty's journey has been anything but smooth. Throughout the bumps, though, Kitty's determination, resilience and strength have helped her flourish with WellPower's support. In Kitty's words, "Nobody is unfixable." But, in order to find success through recovery from challenges like substance use and mental health diagnoses, three things are crucial:
- Access to comprehensive behavioral health services. For so many people, finding access to affordable healthcare feels impossible, especially when it comes to mental health treatment and resources. For Coloradans with Medicaid (like Kitty), WellPower offers a full range of comprehensive behavioral health care - from "traditional" modalities like therapy and case management to food banks, clothing and education support.
- Services based on where you are now. Kitty knows that recovery and progress take time, and they're not linear. There will be ups and downs in anyone's mental health journey, and knowing that WellPower will meet you where you are (oftentimes literally wherever you are in Denver) means anyone in Denver can start services with us at any point.
- Food, shelter and clothing are critical to recovery. Without basic necessities like access to nutritious food, a roof over your head and weather-appropriate clothing, recovering from mental health challenges can feel impossible. With WellPower's support, Kitty was able to fill those needs and then achieve her goals for education and helping other people, too.
For Providers: How to Refer to WellPower
WellPower welcomes referrals from a wide range of community organizations. If you are a Denver-area healthcare provider, business, social services nonprofit, government office or other organization who is looking for mental health resources for the people you serve, we're here for you. Find out more about our referral process by contacting community@wellpower.org. Individuals who are looking for services for themselves or their families can always call our Access line at (303) 504-7900.
What to Expect When You Call the Access Center
To access mental health and behavioral health services at WellPower, the first thing to do is to call us at (303) 504-7900 or, if you are over the age of 18 and have Medicaid insurance, request an appointment online.
When you speak with a member of our access team, we will ask you questions to learn more about you or your loved one. We'll ask about the reasons you’re calling, as well as some questions about your background, including whether you have the following information:
- Current and previous treatment information
- Insurance information, such as whether you have Medicaid, private insurance or are uninsured
- Social Security number
This will help determine if WellPower is a good fit. After that, our staff help identify which services you or your family member may need.
If you choose to fill out the form, rather than call, you'll have the opportunity to answer the same questions our access team would ask you over the phone. Please note: the form should only be filled out if you are requesting services for yourself, if you are over 18 years old and have Medicaid insurance.
Applying for Medicaid
Don’t currently have Medicaid coverage but want to see if you qualify? Start your application on the Colorado PEAK website here.
Ready to start services with WellPower?
Our team is ready to help. Call us at (303) 504-7900 or request an appointment with us online.