About Charlie Health
Connecting the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment
We are:
Expanding access to mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment to as many people struggling with serious challenges as possible.
Transforming lives and restoring hope with virtual, personalized, and evidence-based treatment.
Leveraging rigorous research and cutting-edge technology to drive industry-leading outcomes.
Hear from our team
“I was personally inspired to start Charlie Health because of my own history with mental health.”
CEO & Co-Founder
Carter Barnhart
Our values
Connection
Care deeply & inspire hope
Congruence
Stay curious & heed the evidence
Commitment
Act with urgency & don’t give up
How did Charlie Health get its name?
Charlie Health’s name is a tribute to a close friend of one of our co-founders who passed away too early. We firmly believe that, with the right support, their story could have had a different ending.
We understand that today, many of us have a “Charlie” – a life tragically cut short due to a lack of timely intervention and access. Our name symbolizes the human toll of the current mental health crisis and fuels our motivation to provide vital assistance, unwavering support, and a lifeline to those in need.
Our Footprint
50,000 + clients
served to date
We aim to meet every client where they are,
helping them take meaningful steps forward at their own pace.
Our team
Co-Founders
Clinical Leadership
Life-saving outcomes
93%
of clients reported improvements in symptoms associated with depression
91%
of clients reported improvements in symptoms associated with anxiety
89%
of clients reported improvements in self-harm
80%
reduction in suicidal ideation
Redefining mental health treatment
National averages
1/3 of people
in the U.S. live in an area without access to appropriate mental healthcare providers
Charlie Health’s solution
100% of Charlie Health clients
are matched with a personalized care plan and Primary Therapist
$10k+
the potential yearly cost of healthcare for a person with major depression
300+ insurers
we work with to enable affordable and accessible treatment
48 days
is the national average wait time for behavioral health services
24/7 access
to our Admissions Team to get started with Charlie Health
61 million people
live with depression or anxiety in the U.S.
More than 90% of Charlie Health clients
see improvements in their severe mental health symptoms at discharge
Charlie Health in the news
March 25, 2025