This company provides rapid access to evidence-based mental health care for students through partnerships with schools. They offer services including therapy, psychiatry, and care coordination, aiming to eliminate waitlists and ensure affordability. Clinicians collaborate with parents and school staff to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed treatment plans.
Funding
$23.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many schools lack sufficient resources to address the increasing mental health needs of their students, leading to long waitlists and delayed access to care. This shortage of timely mental health support can negatively impact student well-being, academic performance, and overall school climate.
Solution
Cartwheel provides schools and families with virtual access to evidence-based mental health services for students, eliminating traditional waitlists. The platform offers timely access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists who provide individual and group therapy, medication management, and parent guidance. Cartwheel's care model integrates with schools to identify students in need, facilitate initial consultations within 24 hours, and schedule first appointments within an average of seven days. By offering comprehensive virtual care, Cartwheel aims to improve student well-being, reduce crises, and support school staff.
Target Audience
Cartwheel primarily serves K-12 schools and school districts seeking to expand their mental health resources, as well as parents looking for timely access to mental health care for their children.
Features
- Virtual therapy sessions with licensed clinicians specializing in youth mental health
- Individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and parent guidance
- Initial consultations scheduled within 24 hours of referral
- Average time to first appointment is seven days
- Bilingual Care Coordinators to support families
- Integration with schools for streamlined referrals and communication