Below is an announcement from OptumHealth. They are providing a free help line for people coping with trauma from the church shooting at TVUUC on July 27.

This tragedy affected many in our community, not just those who were there or are members of the church. If you are having any trouble coping with your emotions or reactions, or just still feel out of sorts, please make use of this service. It is not unusual to experience depression, anxiety, or symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder after an event like this. My understanding is that it can take 12-18 months to process something of this nature.

Don't be hesitant to reach out if you need some support, whether you were there that morning or not!

OPTUMHEALTH PROVIDES FREE COUNSELING HELP LINE FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH TENNESSEE VALLEY UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH SHOOTING

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (July 29, 2008) — OptumHealth announced today that it is providing a free help line to people in Tennessee coping with the emotional consequences of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church shooting. Staffed by experienced master’s-level behavioral health specialists, the free help line offers assistance to callers seeking help in dealing with stress, anxiety and the grieving process. Callers may also receive referrals to a database of community resources to help them with specific concerns, such as financial and legal issues.

The toll-free help line number is 866-342-6892. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. Service is free of charge. Resources and information are also available via the Internet at (link...).

Previously, OptumHealth’s help line assisted individuals free of charge following Hurricane Dolly in Texas, floods in the Midwest, wildfires in Southern California, hurricanes in Florida and the Gulf Coast, and the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis.

Such help line services are routinely available to members of AmeriChoice courtesy of OptumHealth, the health and wellness business of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). OptumHealth serves customers of its sister companies – such as AmeriChoice – as well as customers of non-UnitedHealth Group businesses.

About OptumHealth
As one of the nation’s largest consumer health services companies, OptumHealth makes health care easier and better for employers, health plans, public sector entities and the 61 million people with access to its services. The Company’s goal is to optimize health, well-being and financial security, while lowering benefit costs and helping consumers make informed decisions about their health through standalone or integrated services. OptumHealth is a division of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). More information about OptumHealth can be found at (link...).

For more information, contact: Brad Lotterman
Manager, External Communications
(714) 445-0453
brad.lotterman@optumhealth.com
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