Bark + Talkspace: Partnering to Help Provide Mental Health Resources for Families

At Bark, we know firsthand just how important mental health is to young people and their families. That’s why we’re so proud to announce our new partnership with Talkspace, which will make their therapy resources available to every Bark user, along with free features and discounts. Here’s how it works:

Talkspace Go: Free mental wellness tools

Bark users will get special access to Talkspace Go, an app that offers teen-appropriate self-guided exercises, content, and videos — all developed by licensed therapists and available at no cost. Talkspace Go is a great way for kids (and their parents!) to work at their own pace on mental health issues. The best part? It’s a $359 per year value — and Bark users get it absolutely free.

Talkspace online therapy: $100 off your first month

For families looking to go a step further, there’s the Talkspace therapy app. With the permission of their parents, kids can begin online therapy with their own caring licensed therapist who specializes in teens. This type of therapy can take place anywhere, allowing teens and therapists to connect via secure messaging, virtual sessions, or a combination of the two. These sessions are covered in-network by most insurance plans, with an average copay of $15, but many covered members pay nothing. If a family isn’t using insurance, Bark users will get $100 off their first month. 

At Bark, we believe everyone — especially children, our most vulnerable population — deserves access to mental healthcare and resources, and we had been looking for the best partner to help us provide ways to access it to those who need it most. Talkspace is that partner, and we’re so excited for Bark users to explore everything that Talkspace has to offer.