{"id":44360,"date":"2022-05-26T01:01:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T23:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/magellan-health-opens-24-hour-crisis-line-for-individuals-impacted-by-the-elementary-school-shooting-in-uvalde-texas\/"},"modified":"2022-05-26T01:01:14","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T23:01:14","slug":"magellan-health-opens-24-hour-crisis-line-for-individuals-impacted-by-the-elementary-school-shooting-in-uvalde-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/magellan-health-opens-24-hour-crisis-line-for-individuals-impacted-by-the-elementary-school-shooting-in-uvalde-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Magellan Health Opens 24-hour Crisis Line for Individuals Impacted by the Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nConsultation and resources available at no cost to Superior HealthPlan members and local community<\/i>\n<\/p>\n

FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magellan Health, Inc.<\/a> today announced that it has opened a complimentary 24-hour crisis line for individuals impacted by the elementary school shooting that occurred in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. The line is available to all Superior HealthPlan members and the local community.\n<\/p>\n

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\nThe toll-free number to access free, confidential consultation services is 1-800-327-7451.<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThe mental health and emotional wellbeing of individuals throughout Texas is of great concern to us at Magellan as we all try to make sense of this unimaginable and tragic incident,\u201d said Derrick Duke, chief executive officer, Magellan Health. \u201cThis is heartbreaking for everyone in our community, which is why our clinicians are ready to listen to those who might need support as a result of this horrific event.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe want to offer our deepest condolences to those impacted by the senseless act of violence that took place in Uvalde. Our hearts and prayers are with our employees, members, providers, and the entire Uvalde community during this difficult time,\u201d said Mark Sanders, president and CEO, Superior HealthPlan. \u201cAs our members cope with these tragic events, we want to encourage them to utilize Magellan\u2019s consultation services.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nMagellan confidential consultation services are offered at no charge to the community to assist individuals as they work to cope with the feelings of fear, sadness, anger, or hopelessness related to these kinds of incidents. Crisis line callers may also seek information and guidance to other available resources, such as community-based support.\n<\/p>\n

\nTip sheets with resources specific to trauma and steps towards recovery can be found on Magellan Health\u2019s website here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n