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