BIPOC Telebehavioral Health Market Has Promise, But Can the Momentum Hold?

More people have become comfortable seeking behavioral health help either online or in person, but problems persist when it comes to minority and underserved populations. For individuals identifying as Black, indeginous and people of color (BIPOC), many have felt that mental health providers, overall, fail to address unique cultural circumstances contributing to adverse behavioral health […]

BIPOC Behavioral Platform Hurdle Health Expands Into New States, Plans to Ramp Up Growth in 2022

Hurdle Health, a digital behavioral health platform aimed at providing culturally-intentional services, has announced that it has expanded its availability into Texas, Massachusetts and California – with more states planned for the second quarter of 2022. The Washington, D.C-.based platform – which last year raised $5 million in funding – was originally founded in 2018 […]

Movers & Shakers: Centerstone’s New CEO Hire; C-Suite Additions at Spring Health, Hurdle

Hurdle fills VP, C-suite positions Digital mental health provider Hurdle has hired Krystle Herbert as its vice president of clinical affairs. In the role, Herbert will be responsible for overseeing and supporting clinical operations, clinical policy development and compliance, as well as clinical quality care and organizational scaling efforts. Herbert was most recently the COO […]

Propelled by Events of 2020, Hurdle Fills Cultural Gaps in Behavioral Treatment

For many individuals in traditionally underserved communities, getting behavioral health assistance is a major issue. This is especially true for Black men, who are prone to anxiety and depression due to the disproportionate levels of discrimnation they face, but who are less likely than other groups to receive assistance because of stigma and a lack […]

Digital Behavioral Startup Hurdle Raises $5 Million to Help Underserved Communities

Hurdle, a digital behavioral health startup that specializes in treating underserved communities, has raised $5 million in seed funding. Seae Ventures and 406 Ventures led the funding round, with additional participation from F-Prime Capital Partners, according to a press release announcing the news. Hurdle, which was formerly Henry Health, was founded in 2018 with a […]