Uwill now reaches 3 million students at more
than 400 colleges worldwide
NATICK,
Mass., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill, the
nation's fastest-growing mental health and wellness provider, today
announced the acquisition of Virtual Care Group, which delivers
telehealth and wellness support to students at more than 100
colleges. Uwill already serves more than 2 million students at 300
institutions in 50 states and 40 countries.
"Virtual Care Group has a well-earned reputation as a trusted
partner for college leaders and students alike," said
Michael London, founder and CEO
of Uwill. "Together, our reach, popularity, and digital
capabilities meet the needs of any college in the world."
According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), an
estimated 77 percent of college students now struggle with mental
health. However, research suggests that half of students with a
mental health condition never access care, and a third of students
report that they do not know who, or where to turn while
experiencing a mental health crisis.
The acquisition of Virtual Care Group comes during a period of
rapid growth for Uwill, which ranks among the fastest-growing
privately-owned companies in the nation and was recognized as an
Inc. 2023 Best in Business Award winner. Founded in 2020 to
help campus counseling centers respond to overwhelming student
demand, the company pioneered a "matching" platform that
immediately connects students with a therapist that they choose to
book an appointment in less than five minutes.
The Virtual Care Group's platform is currently implemented in
public two-year community colleges, as well as private colleges and
universities of all sizes and types. Founded by serial entrepreneur
Danny Zusman, who also founded
Adcamp, acquired in 2014.
"This acquisition marks a significant achievement for the
digital mental health sector within higher education," stated
Danny Zusman, founder and CEO of
Virtual Care Group. "Through the integration of our extensive
nationwide reach with Uwill's focused technological investments, we
aim to enhance the support and resources available to the students,
faculty, and staff we are dedicated to serving."
To learn more about Uwill, visit uwill.com.
About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and
wellness solution for colleges and students. In 2020, Uwill
pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform which
allows students to take charge of their mental health by selecting
a counselor right for them. The solution offers an immediate
appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences,
all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, wellness
events, real-time data, and support. Uwill provides a
cost-effective complement to on-campus resources and partners with
more than 300 colleges including Babson
College, University of Michigan,
Columbus State Community College,
Morgan State University, and
Seton Hall University.
Contact:
Brett Silk
bsilk@uwill.com
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