Uneo Health Co-Presents on Innovative Approaches to Teen Mental Health at Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Summit

October 20, 2026

Uneo Health joined Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS) for a co-presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Rural Health Transformation & Innovation Summit on October 20, 2026, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of using digital solutions to expand access to teen mental health support in rural and underserved communities. The presentation, titled Innovative Digital Solutions for Teen Mental Health in Rural, Underserved Communities, featured Uneo Health CEO Eric Sullivan and Tiffany McFarland, Mental Health Coordinator at Calvert County Public Schools.

The speakers discussed some of the unique barriers rural communities face in addressing youth mental health needs, including limited access to behavioral health professionals, transportation challenges, financial constraints, and stigma surrounding mental health. Drawing on Calvert County's experience, they explored how schools and community organizations can work together to address these gaps through coordinated services, increased education, and accessible technology. The presentation emphasized that while digital tools complement existing services, technology alone is not enough. Meaningful in-person engagement and community partnerships are essential to building lasting support.

Sullivan shared how Uneo Health's flagship self-care platform, Prosper, is helping put this approach into practice. As a Tier 1 service supporting schools' broader social-emotional learning and mental wellness efforts, Prosper combines digital self-care tools with in-person education and engagement led by certified Community Health Workers (CHWs), also known as Prosper Associates. Through its work with schools in Calvert, Prince George's, and Wicomico counties, Uneo Health has participated in more than 400 school and community events and supported over 8,000 teen sign-ups. In Calvert County, program data also reflects promising outcomes, with 94% of surveyed users reporting positive mental health maintenance or improvement.

The presentation highlighted the importance of adapting mental health initiatives to the unique needs of rural communities while building on existing school and community resources. As Uneo Health continues expanding its partnerships across Maryland, they remain committed to making everyday self-care more accessible and helping young people develop the coping, resilience, and emotional wellness skills they can carry into adulthood.