Virtual mental health care for kids & families

Whether it’s virtual therapy, psychiatry, or coaching — Brightline works with employers and major insurers nationwide to get families affordable, accessible support.

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Why we're here

The need for children’s mental health services has grown dramatically. Families aren’t getting the help they need, and those needs range from common social challenges like making friends at school to more acute conditions, including those leading to self-harm.

Children’s mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds

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The youth mental health crisis worsens amid a shortage of professional help providers

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Emergency room doctors beg for help treating children with mental health illnesses

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Clinical research

Read our latest medical studies and reports to learn more about Brightline and our unique approach to virtual mental health care for kids.

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Brightline JAMA Study Finds Costs Associated with Pediatric Mental Health Conditions Have Risen 45.2%

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Brightline program effective in reducing symptoms of depression in children

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Brightline program is highly effective in reducing children’s anxiety

Trusted by leading employers and health plans nationwide

Over 12 million lives covered

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BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline

Brightline is available nationwide through select plan sponsors for qualified Aetna® members under 18 years of age. Brightline services are covered according to your Aetna® medical plan and are subject to copay or coinsurance (after deductible).

How and why we support our families

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Our Mission

Finding the right mental health support for your family can be difficult. We're on a mission to make it easy.

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Our Approach

Kids aren't small adults. That's why Brightline was designed especially to meet the unique needs that kids, tweens, and teens have.

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Our Care

Our therapists and coaches use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles to guide care, personalizing their approach to meet each child's needs.

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Members get multiple levels of support

  • Connect+

Tips and guides for parents and caregivers, interactive exercises, and secure chat with a coach so families can get support between sessions

  • Coaching

Skills-based programs led by expert behavioral health coaches to help kids and teens through everyday challenges

  • Care

Personalized treatment by video visit with child and adolescent psychologists, psychiatrists, and others

Hear from our parents & caregivers

In just a few weeks, my son has learned some important and useful skills to manage his anxiety. His therapist is supportive, engaging, and paces the therapy in a way that helps my son feel successful.

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Get started with Brightline today

For Families

For Families

Get support, learn skills, and find answers to even the toughest questions — all from a care team that knows you and your family.

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For Employers & Plans

Partner with Brightline to bring behavioral and mental health support to your teams and their families.

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Get the app

Download our app to track progress, manage appointments, chat with your care team, and find helpful resources.

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