The Beacon Way talks with Shelby Robbins, founder of Antelope Recovery, about her virtual mental health program for teens and the journey of bootstrapping growth.
Show Notes:
- Antelope Recovery, a virtual intensive outpatient program for teens with substance use and mental health struggles, is founded by Shelby Robbins.
- Located in Boulder, Colorado, Antelope Recovery is bridging the gap between once-a-week therapy and residential treatment for teens.
- The program offers support for teens following recent mental health crises without long-term care options and also those in need of preventative care.
- The adoption of the virtual care model in the mental health sector has increased, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Antelope Recovery strives to maintain high-quality care while reaching as many teens as possible.
- The program uses innovative virtual products to engage teens, including therapy groups in a Minecraft space and conducting group sessions during walks.
- The issue of teens not completing treatment is a major challenge in mental health care; Antelope Recovery is specifically addressing this problem.
- The organization is founded on transparency and is focused on building a robust startup team.
- Antelope Recovery has successfully raised a small friends-and-family round of investment, with considerations of a series A round in the future.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jennifer Christensen on LinkedIn
Jennifer Christensen on Twitter
Beacon Media + Marketing
Beacon Media + Marketing @beaconmm
https://www.anteloperecovery.com/
linkedin.com/in/shelbyrobbins1
