BeanBag Chat
"We were challenged to get very, very clear on our value proposition and the tough questions were needed. It was great to be in a safe space to question and explore ideas. Our peers were from different worlds/sectors, so the refreshing perspectives really helped with our thought and business development process."
Co-founders: Tendai Mute and Jenny Carver
Website: www.beanbagchat.ca (external link)
Canadians age 16 – 29 are the most underserved segment of the population while they are the most likely to require mental health support. BeanBagChat solves the access gap that exists for young adults who are not able to find immediate low barrier access to support.
BeanBagChat seeks to solve the gap for universities and community organizations who would like to expand their reach to their student or young adult population, enhancing their service offerings to ensure a comprehensive wellness approach that leaves no one behind. The BeanbagChat mobile app provides immediate low barrier access to mental health support.
240 youth engaged in 2019
10,800 hours of chats recorded
3 community partners
