Mental Health: Your virtual options with Spring Heath and TalkSpace
The University of Alaska provides a robust virtual mental health program to help meet employee where they are for their mental health needs. Both Spring Health and TalkSpace are available on any UA Choice plan. Below is a high level overview of both mental health providers along with how to register for each.
If you have any questions on this or any of your benefits, please reach out to ua-benefits@alaska.edu or call (907) 450-8242.
Spring Health
Spring Health became available on UA Choice health plans on January 1, 2026. Through
Spring Health, members can access confidential mental and emotional wellbeing support
through therapy, in-app exercises, prescription medications, and more - all through
real-time video visits or chat (text). Spring Health supports members as young as
6. Non-controlled medications can be prescribed to members. If a controlled medication
is needed, a referral will be made to an in-network provider who is able to prescribe.
Follow the directions on our webpage to register for Spring Health. You can also login to your Premera account and select "Find Care" and "Find a doctor" and then locate the "Mental Health" box in the bottom center of the page.** It's important to note that you must first register for Spring Health via their website, not their app. Once you are enrolled on the website, you can continue your care via the app.
TalkSpace
TalkSpace allows members to text or schedule talk therapy, manage medications, and receive emotional
well-being support. TalkSpace is for adults, couples, and teens, supporting members
as young as 13. Non-controlled medications can be prescribed to members over the age
of 18. If a controlled medication is needed, a referral will be made to an in-network
provider who is able to prescribe.
Follow the directions on our webpage to register for TalkSpace. You can register directly on the TalkSpace app. Just like with Spring Health, you can also login to your Premera account and select "Find Care" and "Find a doctor" and then locate the "Mental Health" box in the bottom center of the page.**
** Snip of Premera's website where you can register for Spring Health and TalkSpace
Emailed via benefits newsletter on 3/3/2026.
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