Tykes & Teens

Tykes & Teens is a health care startup established in 1996 with the mission of providing high-quality counseling and mental health services to all children, irrespective of their financial status. The company offers a comprehensive range of programming in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, with services provided at 53 service delivery locations. These include outpatient offices in Palm City, Hobe Sound, and Jensen Beach, counseling in schools, and at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. The startup has also managed the Healthy Families program in Indian River County and delivered Infant Mental Health services in 230 homes across all four counties. In addition, the Prevention Services division has organized over 300 free community events aimed at preventing substance use, dating violence, and suicide among local youth. Moreover, it administers a youth alcohol prevention curriculum in Martin County schools. Over the years, Tykes & Teens has directly served more than 30,000 local families and advocates for increased awareness of mental health, working to eliminate the stigma often associated with seeking mental health treatment. Tykes & Teens provides an essential service addressing the mental health needs of children and families. Their broad scope of programming and their focus on community-based events make them a potentially attractive investment opportunity for venture capital firms seeking to support impactful organizations in the health care space. With a demonstrated track record of serving the community and a clear mission, the company presents an opportunity for investment in an area of growing importance.