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Behavioral Health Education

Buckeye cares about the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Behavioral health is just as important as physical health and creating awareness is a priority. When members face behavioral health challenges, Buckeye offers support and programs to help. We address conditions like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse and more. Our case managers partner with providers to coordinate care, treatment and services, including hospitalization. Our network of medical professionals can provide the full range of therapies, counseling and treatment. Buckeye supports our members on every step of their journey.

2023

2022

Opioid Addiction

Ohio’s Opioid crisis, Cleveland Now
Video - Opiod Addiction - Looking for Signs
Laura Paynter, MA, PCC-S, CCM, ACHE
Sr. Director of Behavioral Health

Opioid PSA #1
Video -  Learning the Signs
Laura Paynter, MA, PCC-S, CCM, ACHE
Sr. Director of Behavioral Health

Opioid PSA #2
Video -  Learning the Signs
Laura Paynter, MA, PCC-S, CCM, ACHE
Sr. Director of Behavioral Health

Opioid Abuse Awareness, WTOL
Video - Opiod Abuse Awareness
Brad Lucas, MD, MBA, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer

Buckeye in the News - Opioid Awareness 
Video - Opiod Abuse Awareness
Brad Lucas, MD, MBA, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer

Article

Substance Abuse Programs Fight Opioid Epidemic in Ohio

 


Teen Vaping

Teen Vaping PSA
Video - Laura Paynter, MA, PCC-S, CCM, ACHE
Sr. Director of Behavioral Health

Buckeye in the News - Vaping
Video - Brad Lucas, MD, MBA, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer

Teen Vaping, Cleveland Now 
Video - Laura Paynter, MA, PCC-S, CCM, ACHE
Sr. Director of Behavioral Health

Teen Vaping Cleveland Now
Video - Dr. Michelle Blanda
Sr. Medical Director


Behavioral Health & COVID

Buckeye in the News: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Video - Dr. Brad Lucas, joins Cleveland Now
Brad Lucas, MD, MBA, FACOG
Chief Medical Officer

Article

Buckeye Health Plan Addresses Social Isolation and Loneliness During COVI9-Outbreak