Uwill, a digital mental health provider focused on college students, has recently made a significant acquisition by taking over tbh, a company that connects students to mental health services and support for basic needs. This move comes as part of Uwill’s strategy to expand its integrated student support services without increasing staff burden.
The acquisition of tbh will allow Uwill to enhance its platform by integrating tbh’s AI-based functionalities, which include services such as rent relief, food or transportation insecurity support, and mental health connections. Uwill, which currently offers student-to-therapist matching, crisis connection, and medication management, sees tbh as a valuable addition to its support system for student success.
Asaf Zilberfarb, co-founder of tbh, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating that it is about reimagining holistic support to ensure that every student not only has the resources to get by but also the opportunity to thrive. With tbh’s capabilities integrated into Uwill’s platform, the company aims to provide comprehensive support to students across all market areas.
This acquisition is just one of several strategic moves made by Uwill in recent years to establish itself as a major player in the college mental health space. In addition to acquiring Virtual Care Group and Christie Campus Health, Uwill has also partnered with telemental health provider Headspace. These consolidation efforts have positioned Uwill as a competitive force in the evolving landscape of school and college mental health services.
While Uwill continues to focus on expanding its services and supporting student success, other companies in the industry are also making moves to differentiate themselves. Competitors like TimelyCare and Mantra Health are expanding through partnerships and new service lines, while newcomers like Lightfully Behavioral Health are entering the college-focused support space.
Despite some positive trends in mental health outcomes for young adults, the demand for mental health services continues to rise. Uwill’s commitment to helping as many people as possible underscores its dedication to addressing this growing need. The company’s acquisition of tbh is part of its ongoing expansion efforts, with plans to fully integrate tbh into the Uwill platform within the next 12 months.
As Uwill looks towards the future, its executives have indicated that there are currently no other acquisition or consolidation plans in the pipeline. However, the company remains focused on providing innovative solutions and support to college students in need of mental health services and basic needs assistance.
