MindBridge Community Care Network
Summary
My company, MindBridge Community Care Network, is developing a community-based mental health support network to help individuals facing mental health challenges access quality therapeutic care with affordable, accessible services and peer support.
Problem statement
People with mental health challenges struggle to access affordable therapy and support services which causes their conditions to worsen and prevents them from getting the help they need to improve their wellbeing.
Solution
MindBridge Community Care Network creates a volunteer-based mental health support system that connects licensed therapists willing to donate their time with individuals who cannot afford traditional therapy services. The network operates through community partnerships with local organizations, churches, and schools to provide free meeting spaces, while utilizing a simple online platform to match clients with appropriate therapists based on their specific mental health needs and availability.
Growth metric
The key metric to focus on is monthly active users receiving mental health support services. To scale this metric to affect 1 million people, the company should develop a peer-to-peer support platform that enables trained community volunteers to provide initial mental health guidance and crisis intervention, and establish partnerships with universities, corporations, and government agencies to embed mental health support programs directly into existing institutions where people already gather.