Black Mental Health Matters Inc

What Black Mental Health Matters Inc does

Black Mental Health Matters Inc (BMHM) is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered at 5900 Balcones Drive STE 100, Austin, Texas (EIN 87-2410591), founded in 2021. It operates a telehealth platform (bmhm.org) that delivers culturally responsive mental health care to Black communities in the United States and the African diaspora, addressing conditions including PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, dyslexia, and intergenerational trauma tied to systemic racism and police brutality. The organization also runs a podcast distributed across Anchor FM, iHeart Radio, Apple, Google, and Spotify, and operates volunteer and internship programs through which 3,940+ student interns and 200+ active volunteers have been engaged.

The platform's product surface combines licensed-therapist matching with a digital toolkit — journaling, mood board, audiocasts, personalized profiles, video and chat telehealth sessions, self-help resources, peer support groups, personalized assessments, and workshops. Service lines are segmented by client type: individual and family therapy, Corpcare and C-Level Therapy for corporations, Therapy for Non-Profits, Educational Institution services, Studcare for students, Vetcare for veterans, Active Duty Therapy in partnership with USAF, Religious Organization therapy and training, and Corporate Training to enterprises and government agencies. Technology stack is light-touch: Microsoft/Google/LinkedIn social-login identity, PayPal and Patreon payment integration, and a self-serve web product — no mobile app, SDK, API, or proprietary AI/ML layer is disclosed.

The business model mixes donations (one-time and recurring via PayPal and Patreon), paid therapy services across individual, family, and group modalities, and professional-services revenue from corporate and institutional training. Go-to-market is hybrid: product-led growth on the consumer side via a free 30-day trial requiring no credit card, community-led growth through the podcast, internship pipeline and campaign petitions, and a sales-led enterprise motion targeting corporations, universities, government agencies, and religious organizations. Direct one-to-one donations, volunteer pipelines, and partnership programs spanning research institutes, media, and celebrities broaden top-of-funnel reach. Founded in 2021 by CEO Daniel Mwambonu, President Dr. Kevin Washington, and VP Dr. Dia Pfleger, the organization does not have disclosed revenue, fundraising totals, or funding rounds.

Name

Black Mental Health Matters Inc

Legal name

Black Mental Health Matters Inc

Website

https://bmhm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Black Mental Health Matters Inc is a 501(c)(3) telehealth platform delivering culturally responsive mental health therapy to Black communities in the United States and the African diaspora, combining licensed therapist matching, individual and group therapy, corporate training, donations, and a volunteer-driven podcast and internship ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health and Telehealth Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA), Behavioral & Mental Health Virtual Care (EAP/Teletherapy) (HLALADAB), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Culturally responsive therapy
• Mental health services
• Telehealth platform
• Corporate wellness training
• Nonprofit mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: One-time and recurring donations accepted through PayPal, Patreon, and website donation forms. Tax-deductible contributions supporting mental health services in Black communities.
2. Therapy Services: Individual, family, and group therapy services for various segments including corporations, non-profits, students, veterans, and individuals
3. Corporate Training: Mental health, wellness and self-care training services for businesses, universities, churches, organizations and government agencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Black Mental Health Matters provides telehealth and in-person therapy services specifically tailored to Black communities, addressing PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and intergenerational trauma. The platform matches clients with licensed, culturally competent therapists and offers segment-specific programs for individuals, families, students, veterans, active-duty military, corporations, non-profits, educational institutions, and religious organizations.

Product overview

Black Mental Health Matters offers a comprehensive mental health platform combining therapy services with digital tools. The platform provides therapy services across multiple segments including Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Corpcare (corporate wellness), Therapy for Non Profits, Educational Institution services, Studcare (student therapy), Vetcare (veteran PTSD therapy), Active Duty Therapy, Religious Organization partnerships, C-Level Therapy for executives, Corporate Training, and Community Engagements. The digital product suite includes Therapist Matching, Journaling, Mood Board, Audiocasts, Personalized Profiles, and Video & Chat Features for telehealth sessions. Additional offerings include Self-Help Resources, Peer Support Groups, Personalized Assessment Tools, and Workshops. The organization also conducts clinical and health services research in areas including racial health disparities, family health, mental health care integration, health information technology, and artificial intelligence. The platform operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a free 30-day trial available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Therapy One-on-one therapy for Black individuals and families provided via virtual or in-person sessions with culturally responsive, licensed therapists.
• Family Therapy Therapy package that encourages families to prioritize their mental well-being, addressing family dynamics and inherited trauma.
• Corpcare Corporate wellness therapy services for organizations prioritizing employee mental health in the workplace.
• Therapy for Non Profits Therapy services designed to help non-profits prioritize the mental health of their employees and volunteers.
• Educational Institution Therapy Institutional therapy for educators and employees at universities, colleges, and high schools.
• Studcare Discounted therapy services designed for students to support their mental health during education.
• Vetcare Therapy tailored to help military veterans recover from PTSD and better manage their mental health.
• Active Duty Therapy Therapy services tailored for servicemen and women in active duty in the military.
• Religious Organization Therapy Therapy services for religious organizations and partnerships in hosting training programs to raise awareness and encourage holistic approaches to mental health.
• C-Level Therapy Therapy tailored to help corporate leaders manage their mental health and increase productivity.
• Corporate Training Mental health, wellness, and self-care training services delivered to businesses, universities, churches, organizations, and government agencies.
• Community Engagements Free training, seminars on mental health to raise awareness, and resources provided to communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ experts and licensed professionals on platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USAF (United States Air Force)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMilitary partnership providing mental health services to USAF personnel and veterans. Includes Vetcare and Active Duty Therapy services.
• Various Partner OrganizationsminorOthersMultiple partner organizations collaborating to address mental health disparities in BIPOC communities. Logos displayed include sa-kai vms, west-paua, and other unnamed partners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cerebral: Cerebral is a digital mental health provider offering therapy and medication management online; competes broadly with BMHM in online behavioral health delivery.
• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the largest direct-to-consumer teletherapy platform; competes with BMHM for online therapy users but serves a broad population without cultural specialization.
• Talkspace: Talkspace is an established teletherapy platform serving individuals and enterprise clients; a broad incumbent competing in the same online therapy category.

Direct peers

• Alma: Alma is a therapist-network platform that matches clients with diverse, culturally competent mental health providers — directly comparable in matching-driven, culturally responsive teletherapy model.
• Spring Health: Spring Health offers employer-sponsored mental health services with diverse provider networks — a direct peer in the corporate therapy and training segment.
• Open Path Psychotherapy Collective: Open Path is a nonprofit network offering reduced-fee therapy sessions — directly comparable to BMHM's mission-driven, affordable-access mental health delivery model.
• Lyra Health: Lyra Health provides employer-sponsored mental health benefits including culturally diverse provider matching — directly comparable to BMHM's Corpcare and employer-focused services.
• Mantra Health: Mantra Health delivers culturally responsive behavioral health for universities and health plans — closely aligned with BMHM's focus on underserved populations and institutional partnerships.
• Health in Her Hue: Health in Her Hue is a culturally competent care platform connecting Black women with mental health providers — the closest niche peer in Black-focused mental health access.

Emerging players

• Octave: Octave operates in-person and virtual therapy clinics focused on outcomes — an emerging player with comparable outpatient mental health delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BMHMINC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm7g0xsxaqnoR8lLdLWgfaw
• Facebookfacebook.com/bmhminc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/black-mental-health-matters-bmhm
• Instagraminstagram.com/bmhminc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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