Almond Digital Health provides a self-guided mobile app that helps people develop healthier gambling habits, gamble within their means, or take a break when gambling negatively impacts their lives. The app is available 24/7 at no cost to users, supports multiple languages, and also serves the loved ones of people who gamble. It combines digital innovation with frontline healthcare expertise to deliver a comprehensive gambling health solution.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Gambling is becoming more widely available and popular in the United States, and while moderate gambling can be a social activity, left unchecked it can lead to addiction. Problem gambling carries severe consequences, including a 15x higher suicide risk compared to non-problem gamblers, and the annual social cost of gambling in the US is $14 billion.
Solution
Almond Digital Health provides a self-guided mobile app that empowers people to develop healthy gambling habits, gamble within their means, or take a break if gambling is negatively impacting their life. The app supports individuals who want to learn to enjoy gambling responsibly, those who want to stop gambling, and their loved ones, recognizing that nobody should be on this journey alone. Built by experts in digital innovation and frontline healthcare, Almond delivers more functionality to more people than any other self-guided gambling health app, and it is available 24/7 at no cost to the user in multiple languages. The platform also works with operators and legislators to help form policies that allow enjoyment of gambling without harm, positioning itself as a pro-gambling health solution rather than an anti-gambling company.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals who gamble and want to develop healthier habits or stop, as well as their loved ones and supporters who want to help them. The app also serves gambling operators and legislators interested in promoting responsible gambling policies.
Features
- Self-guided mobile app available 24/7 at no cost to users or their supporters
- Multi-language support for broader accessibility
- Features designed to help users reflect on their gambling behavior and set healthy boundaries
- Ability to add supporters within the app, recognizing the importance of community in the recovery journey
- Supports multiple use cases: responsible gambling, moderation, and complete abstinence
- Built on expertise from digital innovation and frontline healthcare professionals