Flourish Labs
Flourish Labs is a healthcare company leveraging technology to provide professional peer support for youth mental health, partnering with various organizations to deliver cost-effective care.
Services
Flourish Labs provides mental health support specifically tailored for teenagers and young adults. Their services include on-demand video sessions and real-time messaging support through their telehealth platform, Peers.net. They offer professional peer support from certified Peer Support Specialists who share similar life experiences and identities with their clients. The service is HIPAA-compliant and can be accessed by individuals aged 13-30. Flourish Labs' peer support sessions cost less than half the rate of traditional therapy, making mental health care more accessible.
Training and Certification
Flourish Labs provides free Peer Support Specialist certification training to young adults who have diverse backgrounds and past experiences with mental health challenges. Their curriculum meets both national and state standards, including those set by SAMHSA for peer support specialist certification. Additionally, Flourish Labs is a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training provider in California. The training equips participants with the skills needed to provide professional peer support and emotional assistance to others.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Flourish Labs collaborates with a variety of partners to extend the reach and impact of their services. They work with health plans and provider groups to deliver quality mental health care at reduced costs. They also partner with colleges, schools, and youth-led organizations to address the student mental health crisis and promote Peers.net. Additionally, Flourish Labs partners with employers and Employee Assistance Programs to support interns and early career employees. An independent study on the effectiveness of their telehealth peer support is being conducted in partnership with UC Berkeley.
Diversity and Inclusion
Flourish Labs emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and services. More than half of their Peer Support Specialists identify as LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the youth they support. Flourish Labs hires and trains young adults who have personally faced mental health challenges, ensuring that their peer supporters can genuinely empathize with and assist their clients.
Company Support and Investments
Flourish Labs values flexible work environments and the well-being of their employees. They offer flexible work locations and hours, along with benefits such as unlimited personal time off and comprehensive health care. The company is backed by a range of investors, including Gradient Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Learn Capital, and Tiny VC. These investments support Flourish Labs in their mission to scale professional peer support through innovative technology.