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Brightn Partners with Innovia Behavioral Health to Expand Support for Young Adults

Carson Goodale

October 29, 2025

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[Cedar Rapids, IA, 03/18/2024] – Brightn, a leading provider of Empowered Mental Wellness solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Innovia Behavioral Health aimed at enhancing support for teens and young adults facing mental wellness challenges.

Through this collaboration, Brightn will host a minimum of two mental wellness educational sessions per month on Innovia’s platform, leveraging their expertise to provide valuable resources and guidance to individuals in need. These support groups will be promoted not only within Innovia’s network but also through Brightn’s extensive channels, amplifying the reach and impact of these sessions.

*Brightn's founder and CEO, Jeff Johnston*

"Innovia Behavioral Health is renowned for its commitment to providing compassionate and effective mental health support," said Jeff Johnston, Founder and CEO of Brightn. "We are honored to partner with them to extend our reach and offer additional resources to teens and young adults seeking support and guidance."

As part of the partnership, Brightn will promote memberships to its platform using the promo code BRIGHTN, providing a trackable discount. This initiative aims to encourage individuals to explore Brightn’s suite of mental wellness tools and resources, empowering them to take proactive steps towards better mental wellness.

"We are excited to collaborate with Brightn to further our mission of supporting the mental well-being of teens and young adults," said Lucas Catton, Founder and CEO of Innovia Behavioral Health. "By combining our expertise and resources, we can offer comprehensive support to individuals navigating mental health challenges."

In addition to hosting mental wellness sessions, Brightn will also contribute promotional materials to Innovia’s resource library, further promoting awareness and accessibility to the Brightn app within Innovia’s network.

The partnership between Brightn and Innovia Behavioral Health represents a shared commitment to improving mental health outcomes and providing accessible resources to those in need.

For individuals seeking support, download the Brightn app today and keep an eye out for upcoming sessions hosted by Brightn on Innovia's platform!

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About Brightn:

Brightn is a leading provider of Empowered Mental Wellness solutions, offering a comprehensive app designed to encourage young adults to proactively manage their mental wellness. With personalized planning tools, mood tracking features, and educational resources, Brightn equips users with the support they need to thrive emotionally, academically, and personally.

About Innovia Behavioral Health:

Innovia Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective support for teens and adults through live groups focusing on health and wellness, mental health and recovery, and work and personal relationships.

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For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Emilie Mauricio

Brightn

emilie@brightnapp.com

Ready to take charge of your mental wellness? Try Brightn free today.

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