UWill Acquires Virtual Care Group to Bolster College Student Mental Health ServicesUWill Acquires Virtual Care Group to Bolster College Student Mental Health Services UWill, a prominent provider of mental health and wellness services, recently announced the acquisition of Virtual Care Group. This acquisition strengthens UWill’s customer base, extending its reach to over 2 million students. UWill is renowned for its online mental health platform that connects university students with licensed counselors for personalized online care. The company has strategic partnerships with numerous colleges globally, including Babson College, the University of Michigan, and Columbus State Community College. The acquisition of Virtual Care Group is expected to amplify UWill’s impact by expanding its reach and enhancing its digital offerings to more institutions. According to Michael London, Founder and CEO of Uwill, “Virtual Care Group has earned a commendable reputation as a trusted partner for both college leaders and students.” London emphasizes that “Together, our reach, popularity and digital capabilities meet the needs of every college in the world.” Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns College students often face a myriad of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Research indicates that approximately 77% of college students grapple with mental health issues, yet only half seek professional help. “University students around the world are struggling with a range of mental health issues, related to academic pressures, life challenges and future uncertainty,” remarks London. He adds that the intensity and specific challenges may vary by region and academic year. UWill’s Comprehensive Solution UWill’s comprehensive solution not only provides matching services but also includes: * Access to crisis and psychiatric support from trained medical professionals * Wellness resources such as yoga and meditation * Data and analytics services for students to track their mental health progress London highlights the significance of online and digital mental health tools due to their accessibility, flexibility, and immediacy. These tools overcome barriers commonly faced in traditional mental health services, allowing students to seek support anytime, anywhere. Collaboration with Virtual Care Group Danny Zusman, Founder and CEO of Virtual Care Group, expresses enthusiasm about the acquisition. He states, “This acquisition marks a significant achievement for the digital mental health sector within higher education. By integrating our expanded national reach with Uwill’s targeted technology investments, we aim to enhance the support and resources available to the students, faculty and staff we are committed to serving.” UWill’s acquisition of Virtual Care Group demonstrates the growing recognition of the importance of addressing student mental health needs. By leveraging the combined capabilities of both companies, UWill aims to empower college students with the support and resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
UWill, a mental health and wellness provider, today acquired student telehealth company Virtual Care Group, further expanding its growing customer base of more than 2 million students.
UWill is an online mental health service that matches university students with a licensed counselor for personalized online care.
The institution partners with more than 300 colleges worldwide, but the most in the US are Babson College, the University of Michigan and Columbus State Community College.
The company hopes that the acquisition of Virtual Care Group will expand its reach and extend its digital services to more institutions.
Michael London, Founder and CEO of Uwill, said: “Virtual Care Group has a well-earned reputation as a trusted partner for both college leaders and students. Together, our reach, popularity and digital capabilities meet the needs of every college in the world.”
Addressing student mental health
According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), an estimated 77% of college students struggle with mental health issues.
However, research shows that half of students with a mental illness never receive care. Furthermore, a third of students indicate that they do not know who or where to turn when they experience a mental health crisis.
London said: “University students around the world are struggling with a range of mental health issues, including stress, anxiety and depression, related to academic pressures, life challenges and future uncertainty.”
He added: “While the core issues are generally consistent, the intensity and specific challenges can vary by region and time of the academic year.”
In addition to offering a matching service, UWill’s complete solution includes access to crisis and psychiatric support with trained and licensed medical professionals, and access to wellness resources for yoga and meditation. It also has a data and analytics service where students can access their mental health reports and track their progress.
London said: “Online and digital mental health tools are crucial because they offer accessibility, flexibility and immediacy, which are often barriers in traditional mental health services. Students can get support anywhere and at any time, which is especially important for those with busy schedules or who are studying remotely.”
Danny Zusman, Founder and CEO of Virtual Care Group, said, “This acquisition marks a significant achievement for the digital mental health sector within higher education. By integrating our expanded national reach with Uwill’s targeted technology investments, we aim to enhance the support and resources available to the students, faculty and staff we are committed to serving.”
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