Why did we build April Health?

Hundreds of primary care physicians have shared experiences with us describing an overwhelming need for mental healthcare.

In response, we’ve assembled a team of clinicians and technology dedicated to helping doctors better manage this growing demand.

Our origin story

At April Health, we saw a heartbreaking reality: 25% of adults living in rural and underserved communities struggle with mental illness, yet 90% of psychiatrists practice in urban areas, leaving these communities without essential care. Although telemedicine might seem like a simple solution, it’s often inaccessible to those who need it most due to limited internet and insurance challenges. So these patients end up at their primary care provider hoping to receive comprehensive treatment. But Primary Care Providers don’t have the time or resources to treat mental illness.

That's why we built April Health. We equip primary care providers with the tools and resources they need to offer proper mental health care. By empowering local caregivers, we’re helping ensure that everyone, no matter where they live, gets the care they deserve.

April Health solves a huge problem.

26%

of Americans struggle with mental heath issues on any given year, and most can’t access or afford help.

~25%

of PCP visits involve mental health issues.

66%

of PCPs don’t have any behavioral health specialists to refer to.

80%

of patients with mental health symptoms are treated in primary care.

Our partnership model

We partner with primary care practices to integrate virtual behavioral health services into their practice.

Collaborative care, the April Health way

Collaborative care (CoCM) integrates physical and mental healthcare through behavioral health-focused care management and consulting psychiatry. Over 90 academic studies confirm that CoCM: