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TimelyCare

Virtual counseling, 24/7 TalkNow mental health support and medical visits for students whose school subscribes to TimelyCare.

Available with limits.

Only for students at colleges (and some K-12 programs) that subscribe; sign up with your school email. Under-18s register with a parent or guardian.

Checked 2026-10-26 · case.edu, northwestern.edu, apps.apple.com

If your college offers TimelyCare, you create an account with your school email and can book counseling, talk to someone right away through TalkNow at any hour, or see a medical provider by video. Your school pays, so there is usually no cost to you. What you can use (and how many counseling sessions) depends on your school's plan.

  • Free through your school
  • iPhone · Android · Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C
  • 4.9 on App Store

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-26

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What it's for

  • Scheduled counseling with a licensed counselor
  • 24/7 on-demand emotional support (TalkNow)
  • Virtual medical visits
  • Workshops and anonymous peer community

What it costs

Through an employer or plan

Free through your school

How you start: Through an employer, school or health plan that offers it

Paid for by the student's college; services and session limits depend on the school's plan. The App Store listing also shows an in-app purchase called 'TimelyCare Monthly' at $19.99; what it covers is not explained.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Policy doesn't say
Health data protected by HIPAA
Yes
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Early research

How we rate research

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Its disclosures say data from the general website is sold or shared with third-party marketers (app data listed as not sold); medical records fall under a HIPAA notice.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-26 · How we grade privacy

TimelyCare is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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