Blueroomcare, a Nigerian mental health platform offering insurance-covered therapy, has partnered with EHA Clinics to provide in-person therapy sessions in Abuja and Lagos. This collaboration aims to improve mental healthcare accessibility in the country by bridging the gap between virtual and physical mental health services and making professional support more accessible to the local community.
“Mental health is essential for overall well-being, and we’re excited to work with EHA Clinics to bridge the gap between virtual and in-person care,” Moses Aiyenuro, CEO of Blueroomcare, says in a statement seen by Techpoint Africa. “This partnership underscores our commitment to making mental health services accessible to all.”
Under this partnership, individuals can schedule appointments through Blueroomcare’s website or visit EHA Clinics’ Abuja and Lagos branches to book a session. The therapy sessions, set to take place once a week, will offer clients a safe and supportive environment to address their mental health needs.
Blueroomcare says the decision to offer in-person mental health services to its constantly increasing online customer base is owed to most clients preferring both in-person and virtual care services.
“Client feedback has been a key driver in our decision to expand into in-person care,” Aiyenuro says. “Since launching our tele-mental health platform in 2022, one question has consistently surfaced: ‘Do you offer in-person care?”
“To better understand these needs, we conducted a survey last year, asking clients about their preferred approach to care. The results were clear, 57.75% of respondents preferred a combination of virtual and in-person care.”
EHA Clinics will provide logistical support and space, while Blueroomcare will bring licensed therapists to ensure clients receive high-quality, personalised care.
With mental health concerns on the rise in Nigeria, the initiative is a timely intervention to address the increasing demand for therapy services. About 20% of Nigerians experience various forms of mental health issues, and 80% of those in need of this care cannot access it due to a lack of resources and societal attitudes toward mental illness.
Both organisations share a mission to promote holistic health and well-being, and this partnership is expected to set a precedent for expanding mental health care access across the country.
Aiyenuro explains that the decision to choose EHA Clinics was based on their commitment to community-focused healthcare and innovative wellness solutions. The health tech claims the clinic has a strong network and a trusted reputation, making it the “ideal partner” for expanding mental health services and providing integrated care that supports both mental and overall well-being.
Blueroomcare is a text, video, or voice chat-based online therapy solution that connects users with licensed therapists and mental health professionals. Since its launch in 2022, it has provided therapy services covered by insurance to over two million people across Africa.
The partnership with EHA Clinics was set off by Blueroomcare’s relationship with EHA Impact Ventures, which led a pre-seed funding round in Blueroomcare in 2024 to expand its mental health services within Nigeria and beyond.
Beyond Abuja and Lagos, Blueroomcare has also partnered with EHA Clinics to extend mental health services to Nigerians in Kano, with plans to expand into Rivers and Oyo States, and other regions through potential partnerships.
Blueroomcare aims to positively impact at least 3,000 individuals across Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and other locations in the first year of the partnership.
By expanding its offerings to include in-person care, the platform strengthens its role in improving mental health support in Nigeria. With the partnership, Blueroomcare can leverage EHA Clinics’ extensive network to bring mental health services closer to communities that need them.
“Embedding mental health services within primary healthcare settings helps normalise seeking support, reducing stigma, and encouraging early intervention,” Aiyenuro adds.
As Blueroomcare continues to build effective partnerships to extend mental healthcare, it is on a path to reaching its long-term goals of providing “quality, affordable mental health services to a billion lives.”
