Nepanikař z.s.

What Nepanikař z.s. does

Nepanikař z.s. is a Czech non-profit registered association (zapsaný spolek) founded in 2019 by Veronika Kamenská in Břeclav, Czech Republic, operating as an integrated mental health support platform. Its flagship product is a free mobile application — the first Czech app providing immediate psychological first aid — built across Android, iOS, and Huawei AppGallery with offline functionality and seven content modules covering depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, mood/sleep journaling, and crisis contact directories; the app is localized in 11 languages. The organization generates complementary human-delivered services through free anonymous chat counseling (Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00) and 24/7 email counseling, while monetizing a paid tier through online therapy with 23+ therapists priced at 550–1,500 CZK per 50–60 minute session and partially reimbursable through major Czech health insurers. The technology stack combines a native app, the Livechatoo chat platform, and the Reenio booking system; clinical validation is anchored in partnerships with NUDZ (National Institute of Mental Health) and endorsements from practicing psychiatrists and psychologists.

The organization's commercial revenue is augmented by MPSV-accredited crisis intervention training courses (ranging from 2,800 CZK standalone modules to a 150-hour KKI program at 36,000 CZK) and educational workshops for schools (grades 6–9, teacher training, Mental Health Days at 4,500–15,000 CZK) and corporate clients on stress, anxiety, and burnout, delivered on-site or online in Czech and English. A Help Map aggregating 1,000+ contacts for psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and crisis centers functions as a public-good reference directory. Funding is diversified across donations through darujme.cz (with both point donations and monthly recurring tiers), foundation grants (notably Nadace ČEZ), workshop and course fees, and therapy revenue; the organization has no disclosed external investment or parent company.

Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: free app adoption is driven by earned media on Czech national TV and radio, word-of-mouth, and professional referrals from clinicians who recommend the app to clients, while workshops and training create B2B and B2P (professional) revenue streams. The organization has reached 6,000+ students through workshops, claims at least 100 lives saved per a founder media interview, and is supported by 100+ trained volunteers alongside 31 paid staff; its first annual professional conference on remote crisis intervention is scheduled for September 10, 2026 at VUT Brno.

Name

Nepanikař z.s.

Legal name

Nepanikař z.s.

Website

https://nepanikar.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nepanikař z.s. is a Czech non-profit founded in 2019 that provides free psychological first aid through a 7-module mobile app, free chat/email counseling, paid online therapy, school and corporate workshops, and MPSV-accredited crisis intervention courses, reaching primarily young people in crisis, schools, employers, and mental health professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Support, Suicide Prevention & Acute Behavioral Triage Platforms (HLALAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Crisis intervention support
• Psychological first aid
• Online counseling
• Mental health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Břeclav

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations: Voluntary donations from the public through darujme.cz platform at various price points (100-1000 CZK one-time or monthly recurring). Used for application development and volunteer education.
2. Workshops for Schools: Workshop programs for 6th-7th graders (4500 CZK), 8th-9th graders and high school students (4500 CZK), teachers (7500 CZK), Mental Health Days (15000 CZK). Delivered by two experienced lecturers.
3. Workshops for Companies: Customized workshops for corporate clients on stress management, mental health, burnout prevention. Priced from 15000 CZK for 60-120 minute sessions, available in English or online.
4. Crisis Intervention Courses: Professional training courses: Crisis Intervention Basics I (2800 CZK), Crisis Intervention Basics II (2900 CZK), First Psychological Aid (3500 CZK), Chat Crisis Intervention (4500 CZK), E-mail Counseling (4500 CZK), Complete Crisis Intervention 150 hours (36000 CZK). MPSV accredited.
5. Online Therapy: Individual therapy sessions with various therapists ranging from 550-1500 CZK per 50-60 minute session. Payment required before session. Health insurance reimbursement possible through select providers (VZP, ZPMV, RBP, ČPZP, ZPŠ).
6. Conference Revenue: Annual conference on remote crisis intervention. Student tickets 899-1099 CZK, Regular tickets 1299-1499 CZK. Target audience: mental health professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nepanikař z.s. provides a free mobile application (Android, iOS, Huawei) for immediate psychological first aid with 7 modules covering depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, mood tracking, and crisis contacts. It complements the app with free anonymous chat counseling (Mon-Fri 16-22h) and email counseling (24/7, 7-day response), 1000+ contact Help Map, paid online therapy (550-1500 CZK per session), MPSV-accredited crisis intervention training courses, and paid mental health workshops for schools and companies.

Product overview

Nepanikař z.s. operates as a comprehensive mental health support ecosystem offering a suite of interconnected services. The core offering is the free Nepanikař mobile application with 7 modules (depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, personal records, and professional contacts). This core product is complemented by the Poradna counseling center providing free chat (Mon-Fri 16-22h) and email (24/7) support, online therapy with vetted professionals, and professional development through accredited crisis intervention courses. The organization also offers educational workshops for schools and companies, maintains a Help Map with 1000+ professional contacts, and hosts an annual conference on crisis intervention. All core services (app, counseling) are free, while therapy and professional courses operate on a fee basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nepanikař Mobile Application (Mobilní aplikace Nepanikař) Free mobile application providing immediate psychological first aid through 7 modules covering depression, anxiety/panic, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, personal records (mood/sleep diary), and professional help contacts. Available in 11 languages and works offline. Free for Android, iOS, and Huawei devices.
• Chat Counseling (Chat Poradna) Free anonymous chat counseling service available Monday-Friday 16:00-22:00, providing support for people experiencing crisis or difficult situations. Maximum chat duration is 60 minutes per session. Delivered via web-based portal with no registration required.
• Email Counseling (E-mail Poradna) Free anonymous email counseling service available 24/7. Advisors respond within 7 days. Complete anonymity maintained throughout the process.
• Online Therapy (On-line terapie) Online therapy services connecting users with vetted therapists at affordable prices (550-1500 CZK per 50-60 minute session). Sessions conducted via chat, phone, or video call. Health insurance reimbursement available through select Czech providers (VZP, ZPMV, RBP, ČPZP, ZPŠ).
• Workshops (Workshopy) Educational workshops on mental health topics for schools (students in grades 6-9 and high school) and companies, covering stress management, anxiety, depression awareness, and communication skills. Priced at 4500 CZK (student programs), 7500 CZK (teacher workshops), 15000 CZK (Mental Health Day), and from 15000 CZK (corporate sessions).
• Crisis Intervention Courses (Kurzy krizové intervence) Professional training courses including Kompletní krizová intervence (KKI - 150 hours, 36000 CZK), Základy krizové intervence 1 & 2 (2800-2900 CZK), Chat Crisis Intervention (4500 CZK), Email Crisis Intervention (4500 CZK), and First Psychological Help (3500 CZK). MPSV accredited programs for crisis intervention professionals.
• Help Map (Mapa pomoci) Comprehensive database of over 1000 contacts for psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, educational-psychological counseling centers, and crisis centers across Czech Republic. Direct dial links to emergency services and links to crisis chat centers.
• Nepanikař Conference (Blízkost na dálku) Annual conference on remote crisis intervention topics. First edition scheduled for September 10, 2026 at FEECT VUT Brno. Tickets: 899-1099 CZK (students), 1299-1499 CZK (regular). Target audience: mental health professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• At least 100 lives saved according to founder statement in media interview
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Česko.digitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology and digital development nonprofit that supports Nepanikař's technical infrastructure and digital transformation projects. Provides volunteer technical expertise.
• VUT Brno (Fakulta elektrotechniky a komunikačních technologií)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal development location and ongoing conference host. Strong academic partnership for research and development of crisis intervention methodologies.
• AnabellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEating disorders support organization. Collaborates on content and referrals for users struggling with eating disorders.
• Národní ústav duševního zdraví (NUDZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Mental Health provides professional validation, research collaboration, and clinical expertise for crisis intervention programs.
• Linka bezpečícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild and youth helpline organization. Cross-referral partner for crisis situations. Nepanikař therapists and staff have connections to this service.
• Déčko LiberecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis intervention training organization. Provides face-to-face crisis intervention training modules and professional instructor connections.
• Safe ZoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner in mental health support network, sharing resources and referrals for crisis intervention services.
• Česká lékařská společnost Jana Evangelisty PurkyněminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional medical society providing accreditation and credibility for therapy services and training programs.
• Modrá linkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis helpline organization. Source of training curriculum for chat and internet counseling programs.
• Narativ (Naratio Institut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychotherapy training institute providing systemic therapy training curriculum and certified training programs.
• Česká asociace pro psychoterapiiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional psychotherapy association providing ethical standards, credentialing framework, and professional network for therapists.
• Fokus PrahaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health organization providing crisis intervention expertise and training connections.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wysa: AI-augmented mental health chatbot offering anonymous, self-guided crisis support, mood tracking, and CBT-based exercises. Compares to Nepanikař as a digital-first crisis intervention and self-help tool, though Wysa operates commercially at global scale rather than as a Czech nonprofit.
• Linka bezpečí: Czech child and youth crisis helpline offering free anonymous support via phone, chat, and email. It is both a direct service competitor (overlapping crisis chat for youth) and a Nepanikař cross-referral partner, making it the closest functional peer in the Czech crisis intervention space.
• Krizové centrum RIAPS Praha: Prague crisis center providing immediate psychological intervention and referrals. Nepanikař lists its clinical psychologist (Mgr. Hanka Jenčová) as a recommending professional; functionally a peer in crisis intervention service delivery within Czechia.
• Modrá linka: Czech crisis helpline providing anonymous support and source of training curriculum for Nepanikař's chat and email counseling programs. Operates in the same crisis-support category with overlapping volunteer/professional crisis intervention training model.
• Crisis Text Line: US-based 24/7 text-based crisis intervention service operated as a nonprofit. Closest international model peer for Nepanikař's free chat/email counseling vertical, both in mission (free, anonymous crisis text support) and operating model (volunteer-powered nonprofit with training pipeline).

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Global commercial mental health and meditation app with extensive content library, sleep tools, and crisis support resources. Comparable to Nepanikař's app as a consumer mental health platform, but operating at vastly larger scale, premium subscription model, and broader wellbeing focus rather than acute crisis triage.
• BetterHelp: Largest online therapy marketplace globally, connecting users with licensed therapists via chat, phone, and video. Comparable to Nepanikař's online therapy vertical at scale, but operates as a commercial platform without the free crisis app/counseling layer that anchors Nepanikař's value proposition.
• Headspace: Major global mental health app combining guided meditation, therapy content, and employer wellness programs. Comparable in product surface (mobile-first mental health support, B2B workshop/employer channel) but commercially scaled and enterprise-focused rather than crisis-intervention specialized.

Regional players

• Anabell: Czech nonprofit specialized in eating disorder support, collaborating with Nepanikař on content and referrals. Functions as a specialized vertical peer within the same Czech mental health ecosystem, with overlapping eating disorder support content and referral network.

Others

• Národní ústav duševního zdraví (NUDZ): Czech National Institute of Mental Health providing research, clinical expertise, and validation for Nepanikař's crisis intervention programs. Not a competitor but a strategic enabler whose institutional backing underwrites Nepanikař's clinical credibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCWXeFQxSCwlaBUCquIY4fAg
• Facebookfacebook.com/aplikacenepanikar
• Instagraminstagram.com/aplikace_nepanikar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nepanikar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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