Slide 1: Transforming Behavioral Health Care for California's Youth
Transforming Behavioral Health Care for California’s Youth 16 March 2023 Tim Barker Sanjay Jawa Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda 1 2 3 4 5 Key highlights Kooth overview Kooth & Momentum to Q&A California: invest in US youth why, what, when mental health 2
Slide 3: Summary
Summary 1. Significant contract award with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). 2. Forms part of $4.7bn investment by California in youth mental health, one of 15 workstreams. 3. Providing free behavioral health care to all 13-25 year olds in California (~ 6 million), launching J
Slide 4: Kooth was founded in 2001 to transform youth behavioral health care
Kooth was founded in 2001 to transform youth behavioral health care Early intervention & ~8 million youth (10-25) have access Grow access responsive support 1-in-33 average usage, upto 1-in-7 No barriers Self-determination Safe space Person-centric >1m hours professional support Health equity Streng
Slide 5: There is a growing mental health crisis. To address it, you need to focus on youth
There is a growing mental health crisis. To address it, you need to focus on youth, 75% of lifelong issues begin by age 24. US Nationwide Statistics California is investing $4.7 billion over the next 5 years to transform youth mental health care 57% of teen girls feel "persistently sad or hopeless".
Slide 6: Kooth is the primary digital vendor partner for 13-25 year olds, one of 15 workstreams within the CYBHI
Kooth is the primary digital vendor partner for 13-25 year olds, one of 15 workstreams within the CYBHI 13-25 years 6 Source: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/rfa_rfp/Documents/RFI-22001-Webinar.pdf
Slide 7: Scope of the contract award
Scope of the contract award 1. Population-wide service: Accessible to all 13-25 year olds in California (~6 million), no cost to users. 2. Integration partnerships with other services e.g. crisis, community care organizations, 0-12 years. 3. Product development to enhance current platform. 4. Behavi
Slide 8: DHCS has a vision for youth mental health that aligns closely with Kooth's 20-year track record
DHCS has a vision for youth mental health that aligns closely with Kooth’s 20-year track record and expertise The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) vetted over 450 vendors with digital behavioral health platforms and content. DHCS Behavioral Health Virtual Services (BHVS) Platform
Slide 9: Working in collaboration with California's youth and the Department of Health Care Services
Working in collaboration with California’s youth and the Department of Health Care Services, Kooth will further develop its platform for launch in January 2024. Key areas of development Experience: Deliver an engaging mobile app with content, activities, peer-support. Engage with behavioral health c
Slide 10: An integrated, digital support system for California's youth
An integrated, digital support system for California’s youth Engagement & Promotion Kooth Integrated approach Education Off platform services Healthcare Crisis support Communities Early intervention & Therapeutic and social Grow access responsive support outcomes 10 Impact
Slide 11: At both a state and federal level, momentum is building to take urgent action
At both a state and federal level, momentum is building to take urgent action to improve youth mental health Dec 21 US Surgeon General Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis Mar 22 State of the Union: National strategy to address mental health crisis Jun 22 Bipartisan Communities Act to invest $1bn
Slide 12: Important Disclaimer
Important Disclaimer The information contained in these slides and the accompanying oral presentation (together, the Presentation) has been prepared by Kooth plc (the “Company”). The Presentation is subject to updating, completion, revision and amendment without notice and as such it may change mate