Daybreak Health
Daybreak Health, formerly known as Elemental Health, is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, specializing in teletherapy for K-12 students across the United States. It focuses on providing high-quality, culturally competent care and partners with school districts to offer accessible mental health services.
History
Daybreak Health, originally known as Elemental Health, was launched in 2020. Since its inception, the company has been dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services for K-12 students. They are headquartered in San Francisco, CA, but also operate with a fully remote team. Daybreak Health participated in Y-Combinator's S20 batch, signifying strong initial support and endorsement.
Services
Daybreak Health offers a range of teletherapy programs tailored for students in grades K-12 with social, emotional, or behavioral needs. Their services are designed to be high-quality, affordable, and culturally competent, ensuring each student's unique needs are met. The company focuses on academic outcomes such as behavioral improvements, better grades, and higher attendance. Daybreak Health partners with school districts to provide free, accessible mental health care at zero cost to the end consumer through insurance and government funding.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
Daybreak Health places a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Their personalized matching process ensures students are aligned with therapists who understand their cultural backgrounds and specific needs. This results in 90% of students reporting satisfaction with their clinical match. The company strives to create an inclusive environment where every student can access culturally competent care.
Clinician Support and Development
Daybreak Health is committed to supporting clinicians by handling administrative work and offering extensive professional development opportunities. Clinicians receive paid clinical trainings, one-on-one clinical supervision, and free credentialing with major health plans. Additionally, the company provides Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits and covers cross-licensure costs. A continuing education tracking system is also available to ensure clinicians meet ongoing training requirements, promoting clinical excellence and collaboration within the team.
Partnerships with Schools and Pediatric Groups
Daybreak Health partners with schools and pediatric groups to facilitate easy access to their mental health services. Trusted by top school districts across the country, they serve over 1 million students. Public agencies own the student data, ensuring all records are accessible to students and their parents or guardians. Compliance with FERPA and HIPAA ensures that Daybreak Health maintains the highest standards of privacy and security for all student data.