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March is Self-Injury Awareness Month
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Mar 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI issued educational guidance for March Self-Injury Awareness Month, providing information about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and tips for supporting patients who self-harm. The policy also highlights BCBSRI's behavioral health case management program and referral resources for providers.
Action Required
No immediate billing changes required. Clinical staff should review the educational materials about NSSI to better support patients. Providers can utilize the BCBSRI BH Clinical Referral Line at 1-800-274-2958 for behavioral health referrals and access the automated referral form through the provider portal.