IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Welcome to Brightside.
Here’s what’s next.

Your institution has partnered with Telus Health to bring you free access to virtual psychiatry through Brightside. Simply fill out our quick assessment to get started.

Start with a free assessment

"The best overall online psychiatry service of 2023"-

next steps

You’re in the right place to get started, and get better.

86% of our members feel better within 12 weeks. It all starts with a few simple steps today, and life-changing treatment in the weeks to come.

Step 1

Complete our quick assessment

It takes just a few minutes & helps us understand your needs.

Step 2

Schedule your appointment

Meet in as little as 24 hours (nights & weekends available).

Step 3

Meet your dedicated provider

You’ll meet them 1:1 via a free video evaluation.

What’s included

World-class psychiatry, at no cost to you

  • 1 comprehensive video evaluation
  • 2 follow-up video appointments
  • Unlimited messaging with your provider
  • Progress tracking & insights
  • Medication management
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We treat the full spectrum of anxiety & depression

Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, our experts can provide the life-changing care you need to get better, and stay better.

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Real stories.
Real results.

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“I feel MUCH IMPROVED! My medication works well for me, and the personal care I have received has been wonderful! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”

Tonya T.

“5/5. My provider is excellent and takes time to understand my symptoms and make informed medication determinations. After many years of being on multiple medications, I am feeling much relief after less than two months of treatment.”

Anonymous

“Happier than I have been in years. One of the best decisions of my life was trying Brightside.”

Michael P.

“I received helpful medication quickly. My provider is terrific, helpful, and kind. The zoom appointments are great for my hectic life. Really love this program so far!”

Anna W.

“Very easy and simple to get the medication I needed. Since starting to use Brightside, I have begun to feel so much better about myself and I wake up every day with a sense of excitement that wasn’t there before!”

Brandon D.

Real stories.
Real results.

“I feel MUCH IMPROVED! My medication works well for me, and the personal care I have received has been wonderful! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”

Tonya T.

“5/5. My provider is excellent and takes time to understand my symptoms and make informed medication determinations. After many years of being on multiple medications, I am feeling much relief after less than two months of treatment.”

Anonymous

“Happier than I have been in years. One of the best decisions of my life was trying Brightside.”

Michael P.

“I received helpful medication quickly. My provider is terrific, helpful, and kind. The zoom appointments are great for my hectic life. Really love this program so far!”

Anna W.

“Very easy and simple to get the medication I needed. Since starting to use Brightside, I have begun to feel so much better about myself and I wake up every day with a sense of excitement that wasn’t there before!”

Brandon D.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s on your mind?

If your question isn’t answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.

Yes, you really can. Thanks to your institution’s partnership with Brightside Health, you can enjoy the benefits of personalized psychiatry at no cost to you.

Brightside’s mental health care has helped thousands of people to feel better, and stay better. With a complimentary account, you’ll get free access to many of the life-changing benefits that Brightside’s Personalized Psychiatry plan has to offer:

  • 1 comprehensive video evaluation
  • 2 follow-up video appointments 
  • Unlimited messaging with your provider
  • Progress tracking & insights
  • Medication management

Once you’ve attended your three complimentary video appointments, you’ll have the option to sign up for one of our ongoing treatment options if you’d like to continue receiving care.

At this time, our Clinically-Proven Therapy is not available for Telus members. However, once you attend your three complimentary sessions with a psychiatric provider, your free Brightside membership will end and you’ll have the option to sign up for a paid plan (psychiatry, therapy, or both).

TELUS Health Student Support is available to you through your institution, offering different counseling options for you to access, including 24/7 support at (866) 743-7732.

741-741

If you’re in emotional distress, text HOME to connect with a counselor immediately.

988

Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24/7 emotional support.

911

If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local ER.