Backpack Healthcare

Backpack Healthcare (operating at hellobackpack.com) is a digital mental health company engineered for youth, family behavioral, and mental healthcare. Founded in 2021 by Ashish Parikh and others, and headquartered in Elkridge, MD, USA, Backpack Healthcare provides accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive mental healthcare for the whole family. Under the hood, the company uses a platform that offers therapy and psychiatry for ages 4 and up, all online and covered by most insurance. This allows families to access mental health resources and support. Backed by $18.4M in funding from Techstars and PACE Healthcare Capital.