Sometimes, reaching out for emotional support can feel like one more thing to add to your to-do list. To help with this, USU is pleased to offer an additional mental health resource: chat therapy through Talkspace. Talkspace is offered to those enrolled in a Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan. Talkspace providers will bill a copay based on a set number of text interactions that are deemed equivalent to an in-office visit.

You and your household members (over the age of 13) can receive private, convenient counseling, therapy, and medication services from the convenience of your personal device (iOS, Android, and Web). You can share secure text, video or audio messages with your counselor whenever you like. Your counselor will respond within one working day.

All care is provided by a behavioral health clinician or medical professional. With Talkspace, you can work with a counselor anytime and just about anywhere. The Talkspace network features thousands of licensed, insured, and verified therapists and specialized providers who can help you address a variety of challenges such as: 

How Talkspace Works

To get started with Talkspace:

• Visit talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/regence and have your Regence member ID ready. Sessions are subject to your applicable copay or deductible/coinsurance 
• Complete our QuickMatch provider finder tool to review your best match 
• Begin messaging in your private digital care room, or schedule a live session