About TCHATT
TCHATT is a free service paid for by the state — no insurance required — giving students the care they need, when they need it, conveniently arranged through their school.
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
- Free, time-limited mental health services to students with mental health needs.
- TCHATT is a targeted program. We will take care of students if they need additional services.
For School Staff
- Direct consultations with enrolled school staff.
- Mental health education and training.
Our partners
TCHATT is available to over 4 million students across Texas. In Central Texas, the Dell Medical School TCHATT hub has partnered with over 50 school districts and is adding more 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 some enrolled districts have campuses that do not participate in TCHATT.
3.94M
The number of students across the state who had access to TCHATT services as of April 2024, according to data from the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
Our leadership
Nithya Mani, MD
Dr. Nithya Mani is a board-certified pediatric psychiatrist and director of pediatric public psychiatry for Dell Medical School’s Texas Child Mental Health Programs, which oversees TCHATT.
Puja Patel, Ph.D.
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 512-222-5729
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.
