About TCHATT
Since 2019, TCHATT’s mission is to provide free access to mental health services to children and adolescents through partnerships with school districts.
How it Works
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) provides in-school telemedicine services for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. In some cases, services can even be administered outside of the school setting. Students receive an initial intervention and/or assessment, and, if necessary, referrals to community-based mental health care providers. The Dell Medical School (DMS) hub serves students in 13 Central Texas counties as part of a larger, statewide TCHATT program.
Our Services
For Students
- Short-term telehealth appointments offered at no cost.
- Care coordination assistance with referrals to community mental health services and resources.
For School Staff
- Direct consultations with enrolled school staff.
- Mental health education and training.
Our Partners
The DMS hub has partnered with over 50 school districts in Central Texas, and is adding more districts all the time. We aim to bring TCHATT services to every child and adolescent in the region.
Click on the button below to see the school districts currently enrolled in TCHATT. Please note that while a district may be enrolled, some campuses in that district may not offer TCHATT services.
3.94M
Students across the state could access TCHATT services as of April 2024*
*The Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium
Our Leadership
Nithya Mani, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Nithya Mani is a board-certified pediatric psychiatrist and medical director for Dell Medical School’s Texas Child Mental Health Programs, which oversees TCHATT.
Puja Patel, PhD, Director of Pediatric Psychology
Puja Patel, Ph.D. is a licensed pediatric psychologist and director of pediatric psychology for Dell Medical School’s Texas Child Mental Health Programs, which oversees TCHATT.
Need to cancel or reschedule a TCHATT appointment?
Contact us at 512-763-7523
If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255).
To find help for you or your family, visit MentalHealthTx.org.
