# Monument

> Monument is a New York-based telehealth company that began with alcohol treatment and now offers virtual mental and medical healthcare. Its platform connects patients with licensed therapists and doctors for one-time or recurring appointments, insurance checks, and prescription management.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Mike Russell (Co-founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Virtual alcohol treatment, Online mental health therapy, Online medical care, Patient scheduling and insurance verification, Employer care offering
- **Notable:** Public launch in May 2020., $10.3 million Series A announced in January 2021; $17.8 million total capital raised at that point., Acquired Tempest in 2022; company says services merged in August 2022.

## Products & services

- **Virtual alcohol treatment** — Originally combined physician care, specialized therapy, and peer support for sobriety or moderation; alcohol use support remains in the current care offering.
- **Online mental health therapy** — Licensed therapists support concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, relationships, and alcohol, gambling, or smoking cessation.
- **Online medical care** — Licensed doctors offer recurring or one-time video visits, prescription management, and care for everyday illnesses and chronic conditions.
- **Patient scheduling and insurance verification** — Patients can check eligibility, book appointments, and schedule recurring visits through the platform.
- **Employer care offering** — Access to mental and medical care with insurance; advertised without setup fees or per-employee-per-month fees.
- **Provider platform** — A custom EHR and tools for scheduling, notes, clinical collaboration, insurance credentialing, and billing.

## Achievements

- Public launch in May 2020.
- $10.3 million Series A announced in January 2021; $17.8 million total capital raised at that point.
- Acquired Tempest in 2022; company says services merged in August 2022.
- Homepage reports 87,000+ appointments and a 4.8/5 rating as observed October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2024-04** — FTC announced a privacy settlement over alleged sharing of sensitive health information with advertising platforms; the $2.5 million penalty was suspended based on inability to pay.
- **2024-06** — FTC case record lists the stipulated injunction and civil-penalty order on June 7, 2024.
- **2026-10** — Website observed offering both mental and medical healthcare, $25 insured visits, $100 self-pay sessions in its FAQ, and ongoing relationships with the same providers; observation date, not a claimed launch date.

## Links

- Website: https://joinmonument.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinmonument
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/joinmonument
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEBCPehKUrxq4Z1e7zGADg
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinmonument/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoinMonument/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinmonument

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Last updated: 2026-10-04