Mental Health Mobile App Development

We are looking for a mobile app developer to create a mobile app that would help us better serve and identify individuals with mental health needs (specifically youth). The app would allow youth to select from various topics of mental health that they were currently facing or wanted education on, such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, trauma, etc. From there, the app would feature coping mechanisms for those various challenges, including videos, helpful sites, access to a video-sharing interface such as Zoom, Google Meet, etc., and additional information related to the chosen mood/diagnosis. On the app, there would be a place to sign up for services or schedule a consultation with one of our therapists.

What We’re Looking For:
Experience in mobile app design and development (iOS and Android).
Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles, especially for youth-centered apps.
Ability to integrate video-sharing platforms and scheduling features.
Familiarity with secure data practices and HIPAA compliance is a plus.
Creative problem solver with a passion for mental health and wellness.

At Quality of Life Inc., our mission is to improve the mental health, well-being, and overall quality of life for youth and families in underserved communities. This project is a direct extension of that mission. By creating a mobile app, we will place essential mental health education and coping tools directly into the hands of young people who may otherwise struggle in silence or lack access to resources.

The app will give youth the ability to identify what they’re going through—whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma, or mood swings—and immediately access strategies, videos, and resources that can help them cope in the moment. It will also provide a seamless pathway to connect with our therapists, mentors, or group programs, ensuring no young person is left without support when they need it most.

For volunteers, this project is an opportunity to use your skills to make a life-changing impact. Your work will not just create an app—it will create hope, reduce stigma, and open doors for hundreds of youth to get the help they need to thrive in school, at home, and in life.

This application is already underway, with our UX designers having laid the foundation for its look, feel, and user flow. However, to bring the vision to life, we are in need of skilled developers and programmers who can partner with our team to build out the technical side of the app. Your expertise will be the missing piece that transforms our designs into a fully functioning tool that youth can use to access mental health resources, coping strategies, and direct support.

We are committed to setting this project up for success by laying a strong foundation before development begins. Internally, our leadership and program staff are fully aligned on the goals of the app and how it will enhance our ability to serve youth with mental health needs. We’ve gained buy-in across our organization, including from therapists, mentors, and administrative staff, to ensure the app’s content and features are relevant and effective.

We have already gathered educational materials, coping strategies, and resource guides that will be featured in the app. Our team has also reviewed and documented the most common challenges youth share with us, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and mood regulation, so that the app will launch with meaningful, evidence-based content.