Cartwheel provides evidence-based mental health care for students through a streamlined referral process that connects families with licensed clinicians within an average of seven days. By partnering with schools, Cartwheel addresses the urgent need for accessible mental health support, helping 92% of students report feeling better after receiving care.
Funding
$20M 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.
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Product
Problem
Many schools lack sufficient resources to address the increasing mental health needs of their students, leading to student crises and staff burnout. Traditional mental healthcare options often involve long waitlists, creating barriers to timely intervention and support for students struggling with mental health challenges.
Solution
Cartwheel provides schools with a streamlined referral process to connect students and their families with licensed mental health clinicians. Their platform ensures students receive evidence-based mental health care, including individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and parent guidance, with an average wait time of just seven days. By offering virtual sessions, Cartwheel removes geographical barriers and integrates seamlessly with school systems to provide accessible and comprehensive mental health support. Their approach aims to improve student well-being and reduce the burden on school staff.
Target Audience
Cartwheel primarily serves K-12 schools and school districts seeking to provide accessible and timely mental health support to their students.
Features
- Streamlined referral process for schools to connect students with mental health support
- Virtual therapy sessions conducted by licensed clinicians
- Individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, and parent guidance services
- Bilingual Care Coordinators to assist families with onboarding and scheduling
- Average of 7 days to first available appointment
- Care typically lasts two to six months