Brightline Mental Health3.5.0

Brightline is your home for virtual therapy, coaching, and psychiatry for kids and teens ages 0-17.

Created by parents, for parents, caregivers, and kids, Brightline’s experts are here to support your child’s mental health challenges like ADHD, worries, sadness, and self-esteem. We can help you and your children navigate transitions, difficult behaviors, and dynamics at every age and stage of life.

A few things to know about Brightline:
IN-NETWORK: We are in-network with many major health plans and employers (and if we’re out-of-network, we’ll help you request reimbursement).
VIRTUAL: Live video visits are available M-F, 9am-5pm local time.
LIVE SESSIONS: Coaching sessions are 30 minutes, therapy sessions are 55 minutes.
MESSAGING: Message your coach anytime.
EXPERTS: Our therapists and psychiatrists are licensed mental health experts. And our behavioral health coaches hold a master’s degree in a psychology-related field or a bachelor’s degree with a certification in coaching.
Brightline is also the home of BrightLife Kids, a CalHOPE program by Brightline.
No costs attached. No insurance required. No referrals needed.

If you live in California, you have access to the BrightLife Kids program at no cost to you! This program is paid for by the State of California. It serves every family in California with kids ages 0-12 with virtual behavioral health coaching, 24/7 secure messaging, and an on-demand library of helpful articles and videos.

A few things to know about BrightLife Kids:
NO-COST: This program is offered at no cost for families and kids ages 0-12 in California.
VIRTUAL: Live, 30-minute video visits are available M-F, 9am-8pm PT.
MESSAGING: Message your coach anytime.
GUIDANCE: Our Care Guides can help you evaluate care options and connect your family to supportive services.
EXPERTS: Our behavioral health coaches hold a master’s degree in a psychology-related field or a bachelor’s degree with a certification in coaching.

BrightLife Kids coaches speak both English and Spanish, are trained and experienced with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC populations, and are culturally diverse.

California families can get started by downloading the Brightline app, entering California as their home state, and creating an account.

Parenting can be tough, but getting help shouldn’t be. Get the support your family needs today.

Version History Fixes Scribe Consent form 3.5.0 Sep 17 Bug fixes and changes to onboarding. 3.4.0 11/12/2025 Updated onboarding instructions for WA & MA members. 3.3.2 07/16/2025 We're unveiling our new branding!

Additionally, we've expanded chat capabilities to help you get the help you need. 3.2.0 05/27/2025 Made adjustments to onboarding & registration flow 3.1.0 04/11/2025 Bug fixes. 3.0.2 03/05/2025 Bug fixes. 3.0.1 02/21/2025 Communities is now available for all Brightlife Kids members in California. 3.0.0 02/06/2025 Updated messaging around changes to Brightline services. 2.2.9 12/31/2024 Under the hood improvements and bug fixes! 2.2.8 10/30/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.7 09/18/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.6 08/29/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.5 08/27/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.4 07/31/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.3 07/25/2024 This release contains the following:
• Updated Help Center with more accessible FAQs
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.2 07/24/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.1 07/02/2024 This release contains the following:
• Ability to cancel appointments within 24 hours of start time
• Stability and performance improvements 2.2.0 06/26/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.7 06/20/2024 This release contains the following:
• For any family living in California, add your zip code to confirm your free BrightLife Kids coaching benefits
• Ability to add payment and insurance information
• See all past sessions
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.6 06/12/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.5 05/28/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.4 05/23/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.3 05/20/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.2 04/23/2024 This release contains the following:
• Stability and performance improvements 2.1.1 04/18/2024