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Our pediatric mental health clinics are open in Brooklyn Heights, Lake Success on Long Island, and Columbus Circle in Manhattan — schedule your child’s first appointment today!
03/11/2026
We love hearing you say you don’t need us anymore. (No, really, it’s one of our favorite things.)
Our Clinic Manager, Caroline Mendel, PsyD, explains in 10 seconds how when you and your child learn the skills you need to thrive at home and in your community, it’s a great day for everyone.
Why? Because it means your child is strong, steady, and equipped with the mental health tools they need.
We're still here for you when a new challenge presents itself, or when another issue emerges. But if you're good for now, we're good for now, too.
03/08/2026
—If we could say it in every language, we would. Instead, we’re here to shout it from the proverbial rooftop: Happy International Women’s Day, everyone!
03/06/2026
Our Chief Medical Officer, Nikhil Nadkarni, is here with a brief explanation as to why measurement-based care is important: Understanding what’s going on with your child when care begins and seeing them take small steps in the right direction over time generates momentum.
The more they do, the more accomplished they feel, the more they see that their goals are reachable, and the more motivated they are to keep going. Being able to look back and see those growth patterns is what allows that positivity loop to keep rolling forward.
So help your child stay consistent, celebrate even the little wins, and continue learning from the challenges along the way. It’s all progress.
03/06/2026
Thanks, ! We’re honored to be one of your Best Startup Employers for the third year in a row.
Our CEO, Kari O’Rourke, eloquently captured the significance of this achievement and what it means to us:
“This recognition by Forbes belongs to every person at Brightline who helped a family finally receive a diagnosis for their child, helped a parent feel less alone, and connected a family with the care they need.”
We’re always looking for the best and brightest clinicians and corporate talent to join us.
🔗 Visit the link in bio to apply!
03/05/2026
Thanks, Forbes! We’re honored to be one of your Best Startup Employers for the third year in a row.
Our CEO, Kari O’Rourke, eloquently captured the significance of this achievement and what it means to us:
“This recognition by Forbes belongs to every person at Brightline who helped a family finally receive a diagnosis for their child, helped a parent feel less alone, and connected a family with the care they need.”
We’re always looking for the best and brightest clinicians and corporate talent to join us.
🔗 Visit the link in the comments to apply!
02/27/2026
Excellence and advocacy go hand in hand. Dr. Hazel J. Brown proved that as the first Black woman General in the U.S. Army.
Leading the Army Nurse Corps, Dr. Brown revolutionized medical training by establishing the first official standards of nursing practice. Her commitment ensured that every soldier and veteran—regardless of background—received high-quality, equitable care.
As we close this historic month, we celebrate her reminder that setting standards for excellence is in and of itself an act of justice.
02/26/2026
Get to know us! 🧡
Visit the link in the comments to learn more about our clinicians, explore what we offer, and request an appointment today.
02/25/2026
Kids are dynamic. Their interests, friends, taste in music — and yes, their mental health needs — change as they develop. It can be hard for parents to keep up. Add in the fact that a lot of mental health challenges are genetic, which means if one of your kids is struggling, another might be, too.
At Brightline, we support your entire family under one roof.
For example, if you have two kids who need therapy (for the same concern or for different reasons), each can be assigned their own therapist, ensuring individualized care for them and simplified coordination for you.
We acknowledge that every family is unique, and know that mental health care is never one-size-fits-all. While your kids' needs evolve, we keep you involved as we adapt care that continues to meet your family's needs and goals.
🔗 Visit the link in comments to learn more
02/20/2026
Mr. William B. Rumford was a pharmacist, legislator, and the first African American elected to state office in Northern California—but his greatest contribution was connecting public health to civil rights.
In 1963, he authored the Fair Housing Bill to end housing discrimination. As a UCSF-trained pharmacist, he drafted critical health and narcotics legislation, understanding that healthy communities require both equitable housing and accessible healthcare.
We honor his vision that civil rights work and public health work are both essential to community wellness.
02/20/2026
Your teen’s mood swings might not be hormones. What if it’s the timing of dinner or what’s on the plate?
Sleep and food are more connected than most parents realize — and when teens eat affects how they sleep, which affects how they feel, which affects…everything.
Click through to work with your teen’s biology instead of fighting it.
👇 View the link in the comments to learn more
02/18/2026
If you’re wondering which specialist your child needs and who does what, we get it — and we’ve got you. It can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system and to know whether a therapist, psychiatrist, or pediatrician is needed.
At Brightline, we handle the navigation for you. We listen and learn about what you’re going through and combine that information with our clinical expertise to match your child with the right provider, coordinate care, and get that care started quickly.
In most cases, you can choose between online or in-person sessions.
No months-long waitlists anymore. No guessing which door to knock on. We’re right here, right with you.
👇 Visit the link in the comments to learn more
02/12/2026
Born into slavery, Ms. Biddy Mason became one of Los Angeles' most important healthcare pioneers.
As a midwife and nurse, she provided life-saving maternal and pediatric care to families across Los Angeles, regardless of their ability to pay. Later, she used her real estate wealth to fund community wellness programs and social services, recognizing that health access should never depend on income.
Her life's work demonstrated what we still believe today: that every family deserves access to quality care, and that investing in community health creates lasting change.
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We’re reinventing behavioral and developmental care for children and families with our technology-enabled, team-based approach. With us, you’re never in this alone.
Family comes first here
Brightline was founded by a team who deeply understand the critical need for better behavioral care for children, because they’ve been there, too. We strive for our care to be nothing short of extraordinary. Everything we do is to support children and families in reaching a brighter future.
We’ve been there, too
Naomi Allen and Giovanni Colella, today our CEO and Executive Chairman, co-founded Brightline because of the ways that behavioral health challenges shaped their lives and their families—for Naomi, with her own young children, and for Giovanni, with his father. So many of us have seen and felt firsthand the impact of behavioral health on families.
Read Naomi’s story >
Let’s move forward, together
Backed by OAK HC/FT, we’ve convened a team of leading clinicians, technologists, business leaders, and creative thinkers to completely transform what pediatric behavioral health care looks like. We’re building exceptional technology and real-world care to bring a warm, supportive, and goal-oriented experience to families. And we’re all here to help children and families thrive.
