Esteem Health provides a technology-enabled platform that delivers same-day mental and behavioral health services to Medi-Cal patients, including psychiatric evaluations and therapy, without the need for referrals or co-pays. By streamlining the therapy initiation process into four simple steps, Esteem Health ensures equitable access to essential mental health care for underserved families.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Medi-Cal patients, particularly children and families, face significant barriers to accessing timely and appropriate mental and behavioral health services due to insurance limitations, lack of referrals, and financial constraints. Traditional therapy often involves long wait times, inconvenient scheduling, and additional costs such as co-pays, hindering access to crucial mental healthcare for underserved communities.
Solution
Esteem Health provides a technology-enabled telehealth platform delivering same-day mental and behavioral health services to Medi-Cal patients, removing common barriers such as referrals, pre-authorization, and co-pays. The platform streamlines the therapy initiation process, offering quick appointments with high-quality, licensed providers through a convenient and secure online environment. Patients receive personalized care plans developed in collaboration with a dedicated care coordinator, with options for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appointments. Esteem Health also offers medication management and online prescriptions when necessary, along with ongoing check-ins and maintenance even after treatment completion.
Target Audience
Esteem Health primarily serves Medi-Cal members and their families, including children, teens, and young adults, who require accessible and affordable mental and behavioral health services.
Features
- Telehealth platform providing access to licensed therapists and mental health professionals
- Streamlined 4-step process for quick and easy appointment scheduling
- Personalized care plans developed with a dedicated Care Coordinator
- Medication management and online prescriptions available
- Support for children (5-12), teens (13-17), young adults (18-30), and parents/families
- Multi-disciplinary approach including psychotherapy, skill-building, resilience training, and parenting support
- Convenient scheduling with options for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly appointments
- Free assessment tool to determine if services are appropriate
- Secure and private online environment