Depression Program

Depression is not a passing mood, nor a personal weakness—it’s a medical condition. More that 19 million Americans (950,000 in Michigan) suffer from some form of depression. Research suggests that most people can be successfully treated for depression.

Make the most of treatment. Treatment is a partnership between you and your health care provider. Ask questions and be informed.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

If you think you behavioral health or substance abuse services, you do not need a referral from your primary care physician. To arrange for these services, you must contact your Care Chocies HMO Managed Behavioral Health Organization (MBHO). The toll-free number for this office is listed on the front of your Care Choices HMO member ID card under “Mental Health and Substance Abuse.” Representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your MBHO will refer you to quality behavioral health providers affiliated with their network. Note: Behavioral health and substance abuse providers listed in our printed and online directories may not be participating with your MBHOs network, therefore you must contact your MBHO prior to receiving services.

For educational information, please contact us toll-free during normal business hours at (877) 890-2045 - staffed by Care Choices nurses.

Livingston, Washtenaw and Western Wayne County area:
(800) 289-0014

Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Wayne County area:
(800) 613-8340

Available 24 hour a day, seven days a week.

You do not need a referral from your primary care physician.

Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Providers

Depression Screening Tool

Mental Health Education Classes

Depression Program Coverage & Contact Information

Prescription Drug Coverage

Understand contributing factors to depression:

• Chemical changes in the brain
• Hormonal changes
• Difficult life events, such as divorce, retirement, or death of a loved one
• Presence of other illness
• Abuse of alcohol or drugs

Ask questions and be informed

To obtain more information, and receive a confidential call from a Disease Management Coordinator, call the toll-free Care Choices Disease Management line at (877) 890-2045.