Reimagining a world with free, world-class mental health support available to anyone, anywhere.

Nido Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social innovation lab dedicated to creating transformative products in mental health and education. By combining cutting-edge technology with human-centered design, we’re making mental health care accessible and reducing stigma for a more empathetic world.

Our Product Development Pipeline

Advancing adolescent mental health by offering digital preventative tools and wellness companions at teens' fingertips.

Nido Pets

A Playful Plushie and App for Social-Emotional Learning

Imagine the warmth of an emotional support animal paired with the fun of a game. That’s Nido Pets—a plushie and companion app that guides children and adolescents through social-emotional learning in a way that feels safe, playful, and empowering.

Children choose their plushie companion and embark on a journey of growth, exploring lessons that build skills like empathy, resilience, and emotional regulation—all while having fun with their new best friend. Nido Pets turns mental health education into an accessible, enjoyable experience for kids.

  • Children ages 6+ (must know how to read independently)

    • Schools: Offered at a sliding scale, with free access for underserved districts and low-cost options for schools with more resources.

    • Direct to Consumer: Available for purchase, with a one-for-one giving model—every Nido Pet purchased provides one for free to a child in need.

Evergreen

An AI-Powered Journaling Platform for Mental Wellness

Evergreen blends journaling, habit-building, and emotional support into a safe and compassionate space for growth. Combining the timeless power of journaling with AI, Evergreen helps users uncover patterns, manage stress, and improve relationships.

With weekly progress reports, personalized insights, and an engaging reward system, Evergreen makes reflection and habit-building an enriching, rewarding experience. 

Journaling helps users care for their self-care pet while tracking their progress and gaining clarity on their mental health journey.

  • Teens to adults.

  • Schools: Offered at a sliding scale, with free access for underserved districts and affordable options for schools that can pay.

    Community Mental Health Centers: Available to organizations seeking innovative mental health tools.

    Direct to Consumer: Offered for a fee, with proceeds supporting free access for underserved populations.

Join our advisory council!

We're seeking a diverse group of educators, mental health professionals, students and parents to join our advisory council! Members will receive compensation for participating in user testing or co-design sessions, where they'll provide feedback on our product development and share their experiences with mental health and education. We'd love to hear from you! Fill out the form below to learn more about joining our advisory council.