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Counseling Help Line Available for People Coping with Floods in West Virginia.


GILBERT, W. Va. -- OptumHealth Inc. announced today that it is providing a free help line to people in West Virginia West Virginia, E central state of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania and Maryland (N), Virginia (E and S), and Kentucky and, across the Ohio R., Ohio (W). Facts and Figures


Area, 24,181 sq mi (62,629 sq km). Pop.
 trying to cope with the emotional consequences of the recent floods that hit the region. Staffed by experienced master's-level behavioral health Behavioral health was first used in the 1980's to name the combination of the fields mental health and substance abuse. As an example, an organization serving both mental health and substance abuse clients might refer to its practice as behavioral health or  specialists, the free help line offers assistance to callers seeking help in dealing with stress, anxiety and the grieving process. Callers may also receive referrals to a database of community resources to help them with specific concerns, such as financial and legal issues.

The toll-free help line number is 866-342-6892. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge. Resources and information are also available via the Internet in English at www.liveandworkwell.com and in Spanish at www.mentesana-cuerposano.com.

Previously, OptumHealth's help line assisted individuals free of charge following Hurricane Ike, Tropical Storm tropical storm
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A cyclonic storm having winds ranging from approximately 48 to 121 kilometers (30 to 75 miles) per hour.



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 Gustav, the floods in New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S).  and the Midwest, Hurricane Dolly The name Dolly has been used for six tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • 1953's Hurricane Dolly - strong storm that lost intensity rapidly, passed over Bermuda but caused minor damage.
  • 1954's Hurricane Dolly - small storm that remained far from land.
, past hurricanes in Florida and the Gulf Coast, previous wildfires in Southern California, and the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis.

Such help line services are routinely available to members of UnitedHealthcare courtesy of OptumHealth, the health and wellness business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE NYSE

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: UNH Unh

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). OptumHealth serves customers of its sister companies -- such as UnitedHealthcare -- as well as customers of non-UnitedHealth Group businesses.

About OptumHealth OptumHealth Inc. helps individuals navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. The company's personalized health advocacy and engagement programs tap a unique combination of capabilities that encompass care solutions, behavioral solutions, specialty benefits and financial services. Serving 60 million people, OptumHealth is one of the nation's largest health and wellness businesses, and is a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company. More information about OptumHealth can be found at www.optumhealth.com.
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