Rabbi Coutinho took a photo of himself on May 22, 2023, to mark the beginning of his recovery from alcohol use disorder. Webber Coutinho’s family hides caption
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For people with the most serious mental illnesses, the lack of treatment can be devastating. Rabbi Coutinho fought hard to find treatment for depression, anxiety and alcohol use disorder.
He tried to find a mental health care provider that would accept his insurance but was thwarted at every turn because of what seemed to be an adequate network.
NPR’s Ritu Chatterjee interviewed Coutinho’s mother, Barbara Weber, and Chatterjee discussed the tragic incident with Weekend Edition’s Ayesha Rascoe.
For more on Ravi’s story, read the full investigation by ProPublica’s Max Blau.
Read this guide to find out what to do if you’re looking for mental health care through your health insurance’s ghost network.
