Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
What is TCHATT?
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides the opportunity for students to receive FREE teletherapy and telepsychiatry services while in school. Senate Bill 11 was revised to include statutes for the provision of telehealth services for primary and secondary students across the State of Texas. TCHATT is a component of the Texas Children’s Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). Our role is to work with schools to identify and provide services to K-12 at-risk students. Our services include consultation, risk assessment, medication evaluation and management, counseling, community referrals, and training all through the mediums of telehealth.
What Services are Provided through TCHATT?
- 2-4 sessions with a Texas A&M Health mental health professional
- Psychological and psychiatric support
- Mental health care and crisis intervention
- Community referrals for long-term counseling as needed
- Consultation with school staff
- Training as requested by schools
What is the Mission of TCHATT?
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services.
Collaborate with school staff to build lasting relationships and support for students. Utilize telebehavioral platforms to provide crisis prevention and intervention for at-risk students across 21 counties, 119 districts, and 518 schools. Provide brief interventions and psychiatric support for students in need. Support school staff in building safe and successful academic environments. Provide training for community members on child and adolescent development and psychological wellness.
Who does TCHATT serve?
K-12 students, schools, and families throughout the Brazos Valley and beyond.
How much do TCHATT services cost?
FREE! TCHATT services are funded through the state by Senate Bill 11 and are completely free to students, families, and schools.
How do parents and educators access TCHATT services?
TCHATT services can be accessed by contacting your school counselor and requesting they make a referral.
List of school districts currently served:
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Bell County |
Freestone County |
Leon County |
McLennan County |
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Academy ISD |
Dew ISD |
Buffalo ISD |
Waco ISD |
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Bartlett ISD |
Fairfield ISD |
Centerville ISD |
West ISD |
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Belton ISD |
Teague ISD |
Leon ISD |
Navarro County |
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Killeen ISD |
Wortham ISD |
Normangee ISD |
Blooming Grove ISD |
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Priority Charter Schools |
Grimes County |
Oakwood ISD |
Corsicana ISD |
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Richard Milburn Academy |
Anderson Shiro ISD |
Limestone County |
Dawson ISD |
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Rogers ISD |
Iola ISD |
Groesbesk ISD |
Frost ISD |
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Salado ISD |
Navasota ISD |
Mexia ISD |
Mildred ISD |
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Temple ISD |
Richards ISD |
Madison County |
Rice ISD |
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Troy ISD |
Hill County |
Madisonville ISD |
Robertson County |
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Bosque County |
Abbott ISD |
North Zulch ISD |
Bremond ISD |
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Clifton ISD |
Blum ISD |
Milam County |
Calvert ISD |
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Cranfills Gap ISD |
Bynum ISD |
Cameron ISD |
Franklin ISD |
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Iredell ISD |
Covington ISD |
Gause ISD |
Hearne ISD |
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Morgan ISD |
Hillsboro ISD |
Milano ISD |
Mumford ISD |
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Valley Mills ISD |
Hubbard ISD |
Rockdale ISD |
Somervell County |
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Brazos County |
Itasca ISD |
Thorndale ISD |
Glenn Rose ISD |
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Brazos School for Inquiry and Creativity |
Mount Calm ISD |
McLennan County |
Washington County |
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Bryan ISD |
Penelope ISD |
Axtell ISD |
Brenham ISD |
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College Station ISD |
Whitney ISD |
Bruceville-Eddy ISD |
Burton ISD |
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Cornerstone Christian |
Hood County |
China Spring ISD |
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Harmony |
Granbury ISD |
Connally ISD |
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IL Texas |
Lipan ISD |
Gholson ISD |
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Renner Academy |
Johnson County |
Hallsburg ISD |
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Burleson County |
Alvarado ISD |
Harmony |
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Caldwell ISD |
Burleson ISD |
La Vega ISD |
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Snook ISD |
Cleburne ISD |
McGregor ISD |
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Somerville ISD |
Grandview ISD |
Midway ISD |
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Falls County |
Joshua ISD |
Moody ISD |
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Chilton ISD |
Rio Vista ISD |
Rapoport ISD |
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Rosebud-Lott ISD |
Venus ISD |
Robinson ISD |
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Fayette County |
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Round Top - Carmine ISD |
My school district is not listed above. How can I get services at my school?
Contact your school counselor and ask them to contact Laurin Ramirez at laurinramirez@tamu.edu to set up TCHATT services.
Contact Information
Contact your school counselor and ask them to contact Laurin Ramirez at laurinramirez@tamu.edu to set up TCHATT services.