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Behavioral health access appointments
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Behavioral Health
Effective date
Nov 1, 2022
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBSRI has expanded behavioral health access appointments to include two additional practices: Providence Behavioral Health Associates and Rhode Island Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These practices now offer urgent behavioral health appointments for BCBSRI members in addition to the existing LifeStance Health program.
Action Required
Immediately: Update provider referral lists to include Providence Behavioral Health Associates and Rhode Island Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for urgent behavioral health needs. Train front desk staff on new referral options and obtain contact information for these practices to facilitate urgent behavioral health appointments for BCBSRI members.