Improving Minnesota's mental health care through education, advocacy and sound psychiatric practice.
Our vision is physician leadership creating the nation's highest quality, affordable and accessible system of mental health care.
​Click here to JOIN MPS & APA TODAY
Thank you to all who joined the discussion!
MPS hosted a statewide interactive virtual fall educational series.
​All mental health and medical professionals were encouraged to participate!

Official COVID-19 information Resources:
​COVID Cares Support Services:

​Minnesotans are experiencing unprecedented stress.
We are here for you! 

Call 833-HERE4MN for support
One click cell phone connections! flyer
Call to speak with someone in a safe, anonymous and confidential environment whenever you are free to connect between 9am and 9pm. 
No appointments. No waiting. ​Just here for you when you need support.
 www.FastTrackerMN.org 
​COVID Cares Support Services:
How MPS members can help!
- Mental Health & SUD Providers, please volunteer today!  
2.  Spread the word! 

​MPS in the Community
Help is available for your parity problem.

Do you have a:

Public Program (Medical Assistance, PMAP)?  Contact the Minnesota Dept of Human Services Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Programs at 651-431-2660.

Individual or Small Group Insurance policy? Contact the Minnesota Dept of Commerce at 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602.

Individual or Small Group HMO policy? 
Contact the Minnesota Dept of Health at 651-201-5100 or 1-800-657-3916.
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KnowYourHealthInsuranceRights@state.mn.us
MPS volunteers were at
Mall of America ​Mind Your Mental Health
February 15th
Go to www.ParityPortal.org to learn more and get help. Share your story! Spread the word!
What does a parity violation look like?
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Longer delays
"I can't get a mental health assessment appointment for 3 months, but I got an appointment for allergy testing in less than 1 week."

More disconnects 
"As an emergency physician,
I can send my patients
right to the specialty care they need – except to mental illness or substance use disorder care, because they don't exist."

Extra disruptions
"My doctor has to call my insurance company every 3 days just so I can stay in alcohol treatment. No one ever required my cardiologist to prove that I still needed cardiac rehab."
Learn more. Share your story! Spread the word! 
ParityPortal.org
Minnesota Psychiatric Society 2019 Fall Program
Minnesota’s Mental Health Access Traffic Jam:  Coming Together to Build a Better Roadmap
​Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 23rd!
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MPS at the Capitol
Share your story!
MPS members make a difference!
MPS Position Papers:
Minnesota's online database of mental health and SUD treatment program resources 
​Visit the site to find services and treatment openings, make referrals, get updates, and check the calendar for community supports and events for patients and clinicians alike. Go to Fast-TrackerMN.org or call 651-426-6347.
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Resources for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Health Insurance Benefits Parity
​- Minnesota Commerce Department Contact and Information
- Know your Health Insurance Rights
- Know your Patients' Insurance Rights
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