WEconnect provides a free mobile app that delivers certified peer support, virtual support sessions, and wellness tools for mental health. Users with qualifying insurance gain unlimited access to peer support specialists and can earn gift cards as incentives, while 84% of members regularly engage with the platform’s support services.
Funding
$110K 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
Individuals with mental health or substance use challenges often lack continuous, real-time support and incentives to maintain recovery, leading to low engagement and higher relapse rates.
Solution
WEconnect offers a free mobile app that connects users with certified peer support specialists for real-time one‑on‑one and group sessions, virtual meetings, and personalized wellness tools. The platform integrates contingency management, rewarding users with digital gift cards for completing check‑ins, adhering to care plans, and meeting recovery milestones. Eligibility is unlocked through qualifying insurance, which also provides unlimited access to peer support and rewards. The app includes GPS and URL verification to ensure authentic routine check‑ins, and all activity is visible to care teams via secure dashboards for timely intervention. Data are HIPAA‑compliant, and the solution can integrate with EHR/EMR systems to streamline provider workflows.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals seeking mental health or substance use recovery support, and health plans, employers, and community organizations that provide behavioral health benefits.
Features
- Certified Peer Support Specialists (state‑recognized or nationally credentialed) delivering 1:1 and group virtual sessions
- Contingency management rewards system that issues digital gift cards for verified check‑ins and plan adherence
- GPS and URL verification to confirm location‑based routine participation
- Secure, HIPAA‑compliant backend dashboards for providers to monitor engagement and intervene as needed
- Integration capabilities with major EHR/EMR platforms for seamless data exchange
- Daily online recovery meetings and wellness tools accessible on iOS and Android devices