Find a doctor Contact Us Find a plan Get care Stay healthy Resources Log in/Register Behavioral, physical, and emotional health Behavioral health benefits Addiction support and resources Physical and emotional health resources Immunizations Addiction support and resources Drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse can affect families and individuals of all ages. Fortunately, there are a number of resources and tools available to help. Opioid addiction is an epidemic across our nation. Learn how Independence and the Blues are responding to the growing crisis. Immediate assistance National Youth Crisis Hotline | 1‑800‑442‑4673 Parent Help Line | 1‑855‑DRUG‑FREE (1-855-378‑4373) Poison Control | 1‑800‑222‑1222 Veterans Crisis Line | 1‑800‑273‑8255 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1‑800‑273‑TALK (1-800-273‑8255) To get started, simply locate a tele-behavioral health provider by calling the number on the back of your ID card under Mental Health/Substance Abuse. You can also check with your current provider to see if he or she offers virtual visit options. Need help quitting? Tobacco Smokefree.gov provides free, accurate, evidence-based information and professional assistance to help support the immediate and long-term needs of people trying to quit smoking. In addition, Independence members can take advantage of the Healthy Lifestyles℠ Solutions $150 reimbursement for the cost of a tobacco cessation program. Vaping Young people have taken an interest in vaping in recent years. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Recent reports indicate that vaping is unsafe and can do serious damage to the lungs. Learn the facts about e-cigarettes and the effects they can have on your child’s health by checking out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults. If you’re concerned that your child or teen is becoming addicted to vaping, help is available. Teen.SmokeFree.gov provides tools, resources, and information to help support young people who want to become smoke-free. Alcohol Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is open to anyone affected by an alcohol-related disorder. There are no age or education requirements. Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experiences in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of alcoholism on people in their lives. | 1‑888‑425‑2666 Drugs Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association that provides a recovery process and support network for those affected by substance abuse disorders. Nar-Anon is a support group primarily for those who are affected by the addiction of someone in their lives. | 1‑800‑477‑6291 Additional resources Family Checkup: Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse The National Institute on Drug Abuse- Prescription Opioids: What you need to know Drug take-back sites: Dispose of prescription drugs in Pennsylvania or Nationally. National Drug Take-Back Day is April 29th! Learn where you can dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART): The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs offers this online resource designed to help Pennsylvania residents find treatment options and other related services for substance use disorder. Find a plan Individuals and families Employers Medicare Get care Find doctors and hospitals Prescription drug information Behavioral physical and emotional health Stay healthy Health and wellness perks Events IBX Insights Resources For employers For brokers For providers For members Independence Blue Cross About us Careers Newsroom IBX Foundation IBX Innovation © 2021 Independence Blue Cross. Independence Blue Cross is a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, Inc. — independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, serving the health insurance needs of Philadelphia and southeastern Pennsylvania Sitemap | Legal | Privacy & other policies | Anti-fraud | Developer resources Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest Language access: Español | 官话/官話广东话 | Tagalog | Français | Tiếng Việt | Deutsche | 한국어 | ру́сский | язы́к | العَرَبِيَّة | मानक | हिन्दी | Italiano | Português | Kreyòl | Język | Polski | 日本語 | Pennsylvania Deitsch | ែខមរ | Diné bizaad