Uwill recognizes top members of its counselor
community for commitment to supporting students
NATICK,
Mass., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill,
the leading mental health and wellness solution serving 3 million
students at more than 400 schools, today recognized its top
counselors with the prestigious Chelsea
Rundell Award. The company award celebrates members of its
counselor community for their unwavering commitment to supporting
student mental health.
"We simply cannot overstate the importance of investing in the
caregivers and counselors who are on the frontlines of today's
mental health crisis in schools and communities across the world,"
said Michael London, Founder and CEO
of Uwill. "These individuals provide the lifeline students need to
navigate challenges and thrive, not just academically but
emotionally and socially. Honoring their dedication underscores our
commitment to supporting the people who truly are saving lives and
making a lasting impact on student health and well-being."
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 22% increase
in demand for mental health counselors by 2031—much faster than the
average for all professions. However, more than half the U.S.
population lives in areas where there is a shortage of mental
health professionals, highlighting the urgent demand for
investments in mental health counseling and caregivers.
This annual award embodies the spirit, compassion, energy, and
grace of Chelsea Rundell, a cherished member of the Uwill
family who passed away in October
2022. Chelsea's passion as a wellness advocate inspired
everyone around her, leaving a lasting legacy of dedication to
supporting others. Honoring her memory, this award recognizes
counselors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to student
wellness based on factors including positive student feedback,
students supported, and engagement with and support of other
professionals in the Uwill counselor community.
Uwill's community of thousands of professionally licensed
clinical counselors reflects the diverse and fast-changing
demographics of education today, ensuring that students can connect
with therapists who understand their unique lived experiences. More
than 40% of Uwill's therapists identify as BIPOC and 25% as
LGBTQIA+. The community includes counselors across the world
who speak 11+ languages.
Uwill was founded in 2020 to respond to overwhelming student
demand for mental health support. Using the proprietary
student-therapist matching platform pioneered by Uwill, members of
the counselor community are available 24/7/365 to support students
in need. The solution offers an immediate appointment with a
licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of
teletherapy, a direct crisis connection, wellness events, real-time
data, and support. Uwill serves students at institutions including
Rutgers University, New England Law |
Boston, Columbus State Community College, and Carthage College.
Visit Uwill.com for a full list of the 2024 honorees.
About Uwill: Uwill is the leading mental health and
wellness solution for colleges and students, and the 27th fastest
growing private company in the nation. As the most cost-effective
way to enhance a college's mental health offering, Uwill partners
with more than 400 institutions, including Princeton University, the Ohio
State University, Santa Fe Community
College, and University of
Alabama - Online. Uwill is also the exclusive teletherapy
education partner for the Online Learning Consortium and
teletherapy education partner of NASPA. For more information, visit
uwill.com.
Contact:
Brett Silk
bsilk@uwill.com
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