Somethings connects teens with Certified Peer Specialists who provide relatable, non-clinical support. These trained mentors offer real-time connection via a mobile application to help teens navigate mental wellness challenges. The service aims to provide accessible social and emotional support based on shared lived experience.
Funding
$3.2M 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 teens in North Carolina struggle with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, but lack access to affordable and personalized support. Traditional therapy can be expensive, time-consuming, and may not always address the specific challenges faced by adolescents. This gap in accessible mental healthcare leaves many teens feeling isolated and without the resources they need to cope effectively.
Solution
Somethings provides free, personalized mental health support to teens in North Carolina through a mobile app that connects them with certified peer specialist mentors. The platform offers a safe and convenient way for teens to communicate with mentors who have similar interests and experiences, providing guidance and understanding. Mentors are available to talk or text through the app, offering support after school and on weekends. By matching teens with relatable mentors, Somethings aims to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve overall well-being, and provide a supportive community. The program also offers post-crisis care, amplifying support for teens transitioning from therapists, psychiatrists, and intensive treatment programs.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is teens in North Carolina who are experiencing mental health challenges and seeking accessible, personalized support from relatable mentors.
Features
- Mobile app for connecting with certified peer specialist mentors
- Personalized matching based on shared interests and experiences
- Unlimited texting and calling with assigned mentor
- Support for a wide range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders
- Post-crisis care to support teens transitioning from intensive treatment programs
- Mentors trained in evidence-based practices
- Support for academic challenges, relationships, and family dynamics