# Brightline Mental Health — Support for kids and teens

> Virtual mental health support for kids and teens. (iPhone/iPad app by Brightline, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightline-mental-health/id1609464006 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brightline, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609464008)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 162 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: Latin, European Spanish
- Released: 2023-04-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightline-mental-health/id1609464006/reviews.md

## What is Brightline Mental Health?

Brightline is your home for virtual therapy, coaching, and psychiatry for kids and teens ages 0–17.

Created by parents, for parents, caregivers, and kids, Brightline’s experts are here to support your child’s mental health challenges like ADHD, worries, sadness, and self-esteem. We can help you and your children navigate transitions, difficult behaviors, and dynamics at every age and stage of life.

A few things to know about Brightline:
IN-NETWORK: We are in-network with many major health plans and employers (and if we’re out-of-network, we’ll help you request reimbursement).
VIRTUAL: Live video visits are available M–F, 9am–5pm local time.
LIVE SESSIONS: Coaching sessions are 30 minutes, therapy sessions are 55 minutes.
MESSAGING: Message your coach anytime.
EXPERTS: Our therapists and psychiatrists are licensed mental health experts. And our behavioral health coaches hold a master’s degree in a psychology-related field or a bachelor’s degree with a certification in coaching.


Brightline is also the home of BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline.
No costs attached. No insurance required. No referrals needed.

If you live in California, you have access to the BrightLife Kids program at no cost to you! This program is paid for by the State of California. It serves every family in California with kids ages 0–12 with virtual behavioral health coaching, 24/7 secure messaging, and an on-demand library of helpful articles and videos.

A few things to know about BrightLife Kids:
NO-COST: This program is offered at no cost for families and kids ages 0–12 in California.
VIRTUAL: Live, 30-minute video visits are available M–F, 9am–8pm PT.
MESSAGING: Message your coach anytime.
GUIDANCE: Our Care Guides can help you evaluate care options and connect your family to supportive services.
EXPERTS: Our behavioral health coaches hold a master’s degree in a psychology-related field or a bachelor’s degree with a certification in coaching.

BrightLife Kids coaches speak both English and Spanish, are trained and experienced with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations, and are culturally diverse.

California families can get started by downloading the Brightline app, entering California as their home state, and creating an account.

Parenting can be tough, but getting help shouldn’t be. Get the support your family needs today.

## Key features

- Virtual therapy sessions
- Behavioral health coaching
- Psychiatry services
- Support for ADHD, worries, sadness
- Messaging with coaches
- In-network insurance options
- No-cost California program

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brightline-mental-health/id1609464006/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best App

*2025-01-10, version 2.2.9*

Brightline makes it incredibly easy to get help. It’s easy to submit necessary documentation, chose a schedule that works for you, and incredibly kind staff.

### 5/5 — Great resource for parents

*2024-07-08, version 2.2.1*

I just had my first session with our coach and I am relieved to have this resource available as we grow with our child. I highly recommend it.

### 5/5 — Great staff

*2024-03-18, version 2.0.4*

Best thing for virtual appointments. Easy to talk to counselor, understanding, and knowledgeable. Coach/supper staff prompt regarding questions. Would highly recommend.

### 5/5 — Delightful, family friendly app with practical content

*2023-07-23, version 1.6.6*

Seamless experience onboarding and accessing care. Practical, digestible content I can read on the go as a caregiver. Love that the app asks questions to help understand how to engage my child. Great branding as well!

### 5/5 — Seamless app for pediatric mental health services!

*2023-07-18, version 1.6.6*

Beautiful design. Ability to chat with the care team, receive appt reminders, and overall navigate care for the entire family!

### 5/5 — easy to use, well designed

*2023-07-18, version 1.6.6*

Super easy to find everything I need around appointments, great content too and an awesome service. Definitely recommend to other families looking for support

### 3/5 — It lied

*2023-07-07, version 1.6.5*

It says it should be free but then said for therapy it would be around $225! Very upset :(

### 5/5 — So helpful

*2023-06-13, version 1.6.4*

My family loves using this app. So helpful to get reminders about our upcoming appointments and be able to chat with our coach directly.

### 5/5 — So much more convenient!

*2023-04-24, version 1.6.2*

I’ve had a great experience with Brightline for my son, but it was a little inconvenient to have to go to the website every time. Having the app makes all the difference! Being able to open it and see any upcoming sessions, activities and chats has been so nice and much more convenient.

### 5/5 — B-e-a-utiful

*2023-04-22, version 1.6.2*

Brightline has been a game-changer for my family. The app gives me access to all of my son’s upcoming therapy appointments and makes it easy for me to add them to my calendar. 

A day after our therapy session, my son and me had a pretty crummy day. I reached out to our coach for some extra support. The coach sent us some messages offering support, and even sent me some articles and a video in the app that have been super helpful. Having that support six days before our next session made our week much better.

Logging in quickly with FaceID is a huge bonus, especially for an app in the healthcare space. Thanks Brightline!

## Frequently asked questions about Brightline Mental Health

### What kind of mental health support does Brightline offer for kids and teens?

Brightline provides virtual therapy, coaching, and psychiatry services for children and teens aged 0-17. They address a range of mental health challenges including ADHD, worries, sadness, and self-esteem issues, helping families navigate difficult behaviors and life transitions.

### How does Brightline's pricing and insurance work?

Brightline is in-network with many major health plans and employers, and will assist with out-of-network reimbursement requests. For California residents, the BrightLife Kids program offers services at no cost, without requiring insurance or referrals.

### What are the session lengths and availability?

Coaching sessions are 30 minutes long, while therapy sessions are 55 minutes. Live video visits are available Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm local time for the main program, and 9 am to 8 pm PT for the BrightLife Kids program in California.

### Who are the experts providing services?

Brightline's therapists and psychiatrists are licensed mental health experts. Behavioral health coaches hold a master's degree in a psychology-related field or a bachelor's degree with a coaching certification. Coaches in the BrightLife Kids program are also trained in supporting LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations.

### What is the BrightLife Kids program?

BrightLife Kids is a CalHOPE program by Brightline specifically for families in California with children aged 0-12. It offers virtual behavioral health coaching, 24/7 secure messaging, and an on-demand library of resources at no cost to families, with no insurance or referrals needed.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.0 — 2025-11-12

Bug fixes and changes to onboarding.

### 3.3.2 — 2025-07-16

Updated onboarding instructions for WA & MA members.

### 3.2.0 — 2025-05-27

We're unveiling our new branding!

Additionally, we've expanded chat capabilities to help you get the help you need.

### 3.1.0 — 2025-04-11

Made adjustments to onboarding & registration flow

### 3.0.2 — 2025-03-05

Bug fixes.

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