UnitedHealth Group Supports People Affected by Mass Shooting in Orlando
- Optum Help Line available at 866-342-6892 around the clock to help people manage stress and
anxiety
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate
action to support people affected by the recent mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando. The company is opening Optum’s Help Line,
providing affected residents access to specially trained mental health specialists.
“Unexpected violence and loss can result in shock, grief, fear or anger,” said William C. Bonfield M.D., M.P.H., chief medical
officer, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions. “Talking through these reactions with caring professionals is an important source of
support during difficult times.”
Optum’s toll-free help line number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The
service is free of charge and open to anyone. The help line offers specially trained Optum mental health specialists to help people
manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs.
Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at www.liveandworkwell.com.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health and well-being company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives
and helping to make the health system work better for everyone. UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which
provides information and technology-enabled health services. For more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on Twitter.
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UnitedHealth Group
Lauren Mihajlov, 952-205-6312
lauren.mihajlov@optum.com
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