Optum Behavioral Health

Optum Behavioral Health is the mental health and substance-use arm of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurance companies in the US. If your insurance is through United Healthcare, Aetna, Optum plans, or other affiliated carriers, Optum may be your official behavioral health provider, managing your benefits and provider networks directly.

Optum is most relevant if it's your insurance company's designated mental health service provider. While it's less of a direct-to-consumer app and more an infrastructure backbone, understanding whether your plan routes through Optum explains your in-network provider availability and benefits structure. You'll typically access it through your insurance company's website or member portal rather than a standalone app.