Fort Health Secures $5.5 Million Funding to Revolutionize Pediatric Mental Health Care

Fort Health is proud to announce the successful raise of $5.5 million in funding, a significant milestone that will allow us to expand our innovative partnership model designed to address the urgent mental health crisis facing our children. With one in five children struggling with mental health issues, and a staggering 50% of those not receiving any form of care, our mission has never been more critical. The average wait times for appointments soar to 3.5 months, with many families facing prohibitively high out-of-pocket costs and inconsistent care quality—only 20% of behavioral health services are evidence-based. Our solution brings together pediatricians, parents, providers, and payers to streamline the mental health treatment process. By harnessing our technology, pediatricians can now refer patients for therapy and psychiatry appointments in less than 90 seconds, typically yielding appointments within a week. Parents gain access to essential support and coaching to aid in their child's healing journey, while providers receive training developed in collaboration with the Child Mind Institute, relieving them of administrative burdens and enhancing care quality. Moreover, payors benefit from targeted, clinically validated care models that enable them to serve families more effectively. This funding marks a step forward in fulfilling our mission to open more paths to better care for families in need. At Fort Health, we hold unwavering belief in the power of collaboration, because together, we are stronger. We are now eagerly seeking partners to join us on this journey toward transforming mental health care for our future generations.