Dealing with a mental health challenge can feel heavy and exhausting. When you are already upset or stressed, trying to figure out health insurance can feel way too hard. If your employer gives you health benefits through Lyra Health, you may have a resource that can help you access mental health support. Lyra Health is made to connect people with high-quality mental health support that fits your needs.
Mental health support is important because mental health conditions are common. In fact, nearly 25% of adults and 20% of teens in the U.S. live with a mental or behavioral health condition. Despite how common these struggles are, many people wait years before seeking treatment due to cost, access or uncertainty about where to start.
Learning about your options is the best first step toward feeling better. Lyra Health aims to reduce these common barriers to clinical care by offering:
- Care matching — Members complete an online assessment that helps identify appropriate care options
- Provider networks — Members are connected directly with pre-vetted therapists, psychiatrists or intensive treatment programs
- Flexible care options — Many employer plans include a mix of virtual and in-person services
- Coverage for higher levels of care — Structured support is available when traditional weekly therapy sessions do not feel like enough
At Lightfully Behavioral Health, we work with Lyra Health to help you get the exact amount of care you need. This partnership helps individuals start care earlier and access support that fits their unique needs.
Conditions Lightfully treats
When you look for care, it helps to know that the provider understands your exact struggles. Lightfully offers deep, expert support for many different mental health conditions. Because adults and teens experience mental health challenges differently, we have separate programs for each age group.
Our clinical teams are highly trained to provide treatment for these adult condition and mental health concerns:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Histrionic personality disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder (depression)
- Complicated grief (prolonged grief disorder)
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Suicidality
- Self-harm behaviors
Our adolescent programs provide a safe space and evidence-based care for these teen conditions:
- Bipolar disorder
- Major depressive disorder (depression)
- Complicated grief
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Social anxiety disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Dissociative disorders
- Suicidality
- Self-harm behaviors
Signs that more support may help
Some people benefit from weekly outpatient therapy alone. Others may need more structured support during stressful or overwhelming periods.
These experiences don’t automatically mean someone has a diagnosable condition. However, if symptoms continue or become harder to manage, professional support may help. You may want to seek a higher level of care if you or your teen are experiencing:
- Persistent anxiety or panic
- Depression affecting daily functioning
- Emotional overwhelm or burnout
- Difficulty managing relationships
- Trauma-related symptoms
- School or work struggles
- Trouble completing daily responsibilities
- Increased isolation or withdrawal
A clinical assessment can help determine whether outpatient therapy, PHP, IOP or Residential Treatment may be the best fit.
If you or a loved one are struggling with thoughts of self-harm, suicide or feel unable to keep yourself safe, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911 for immediate support.
Explore levels of care at Lightfully
Your Lyra Health benefits may cover higher levels of care based on your symptoms. These programs let you take a break from daily stress to focus completely on getting well. Lightfully offers several care paths to match your needs, such as:
Residential Treatment Centers (RTC)
Residential Treatment provides structured mental health care in a supportive, home-like setting with 24/7 support.
This level of care may help people who need more structure and support than outpatient therapy can provide.
Residential care may include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatry services
- Skill-building groups
- Daily routines and emotional support
Residential care focuses on emotional safety, coping skills and stabilization.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Partial Hospitalization Program, also called PHP or Day Treatment, provides intensive mental health support during the day while allowing people to return home or to supportive housing at night.
PHP often includes treatment several hours a day, multiple days each week.
PHP may help people who:
- Need daily support but not hospital-based care
- Are stepping down from Residential Treatment
- Need more support than weekly therapy provides
Treatment may include:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Psychiatry services
- Skills training
- Emotional regulation support
Lightfully also offers Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (vPHP) for eligible adults who need structured virtual support.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Intensive Outpatient Program, also called IOP, offers a lower level of structure than PHP while still providing consistent clinical support.
IOP may work well for people who are balancing treatment with work, school or family responsibilities.
IOP may include:
- Group therapy several days each week
- Individual therapy sessions
- Coping skill development
- Support for anxiety, depression and emotional stress
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (vIOP) may also be available for some adults.
Teen treatment options
Teenagers face unique developmental stressors that may benefit from hands-on, face-to-face support. Lightfully Teen offers two highly structured, in-person treatment paths for teens:
Teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Teen PHP provides structured daytime treatment for adolescents who need more support than weekly therapy alone.
Treatment may include:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Academic support coordination
- Emotional regulation skill-building
Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Teen IOP offers continued clinical support while allowing teens to maintain parts of their normal routines, including school and family life.
Teen IOP may focus on:
- Coping skills
- Emotional awareness
- Peer relationships
- Communication skills
- Family involvement
How Lightfully supports Lyra Health members
Your Lyra Health benefits are designed to make it easier to access mental health care when you need it. At Lightfully, we understand that mental health challenges can affect every part of life, including relationships, school, work and daily functioning.
Rather than focusing on a diagnosis alone, our clinical teams use Lightfully’s Precision Care Model to understand the factors contributing to each person’s symptoms. Treatment is personalized around your unique experiences, strengths, goals and clinical needs.
Through our partnership with Lyra Health, eligible adults and teens may be able to access several levels of care, including Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program. Whether you need a higher level of support or are looking for the next step after outpatient therapy, our team can help you explore your options.
If you’re ready to learn more about your Lyra Health mental health benefits, our Admissions Concierge Team can help you understand your coverage and determine what level of care may fit your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lightfully accept Lyra Health benefits?
Lightfully works with Lyra Health for eligible mental health treatment services. Coverage depends on your employer plan and authorization.
What mental health conditions may qualify for treatment through Lyra Health?
Coverage may include treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma-related stress, mood disorders and other behavioral health concerns.
Can I use Lyra Health benefits for virtual treatment?
Some Lyra Health plans may include virtual treatment options such as vPHP, vIOP or online therapy sessions.
How do I know what level of care I need?
A clinical assessment helps determine the most appropriate level of care based on symptoms, safety needs and daily functioning.
Does Lightfully offer psychiatry services through Lyra Health coverage?
Some programs may include psychiatric support and medication management, depending on treatment needs and benefit eligibility.
What does Lightfully’s Residential Treatment Program include?
This level of care may include three individual sessions, a weekly family session, psychiatry, nursing oversight, group sessions and an individualized weekly treatment plan. Your treatment plan is personalized so the support you receive reflects your symptoms, goals and next steps.
What is the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP provides more hours of treatment each week and a higher level of structure. IOP offers ongoing support with more flexibility for work, school or family responsibilities.
Can virtual mental health treatment be effective?
Virtual treatment may help some people access consistent care while managing work schedules, transportation or caregiving responsibilities.
How long does mental health treatment usually last?
Treatment length depends on symptoms, goals, progress and the level of care being provided.
What should I expect during a mental health assessment?
A clinical assessment often includes questions about symptoms, emotional health, safety concerns, treatment history and daily functioning.
