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Ginger
Ginger (now Headspace Health) provides employer-sponsored mental health care with text-based coaching, video therapy, and psychiatry.
Best For
- •Employees at companies offering Ginger/Headspace Health benefits
- •Those who want 24/7 access to text-based coaching
- •People seeking employer-covered therapy and psychiatry
- •Those who want to start with coaching before committing to therapy
Not Recommended For
- •Those without employer-sponsored access (not available direct-to-consumer)
- •People in immediate crisis (call 988)
- •Those preferring in-person treatment
About Ginger
Ginger merged with Headspace in 2021 to form Headspace Health, creating a comprehensive mental health platform for employers. The service offers on-demand text coaching available 24/7, video therapy sessions with licensed therapists, and psychiatry for medication management. Most employer plans include unlimited coaching with video therapy and psychiatry at no additional cost. Ginger's AI-powered system helps match members to the right level of care. Clinical studies show 69% of members with moderate-severe anxiety see improvement. Available through 400+ employers covering millions of employees. Check if your employer offers Headspace Health/Ginger benefits.
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Privacy & Security
HIPAA compliant. Employers see aggregate data only—not individual utilization. SOC 2 certified.
FAQ
About Ginger
If your employer offers Ginger/Headspace Health, it's typically free for employees. Most plans include unlimited text coaching plus 6-12 therapy/psychiatry sessions annually at no cost. Check with your HR department or benefits portal to confirm coverage.
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