Community Resources

TCHATT

Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) is a statewide program that gives schools access to mental health providers via telemedicine and telehealth to help children and youth at no cost. The UTRGV offers the TCHATT program to schools in South Texas.

TCHATT provides short-term school-based access to telemedicine and telehealth visits with a mental health professional for children and youth identified by school personnel. The role of TCHATT is to provide initial intervention and assessment of students and referral if needed. With TCHATT, school personnel can consult with mental health providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers. With an early intervention component, TCHATT offers psychoeducation for students, families, and school personnel.

Parents, guardians and students interested in utilizing TCHATT should connect with the student’s school counselor to confirm if the school has an existing TCHATT partnership. Families in schools where TCHATT is active who are interested in receiving services for their student should contact their school counselor to learn more and to have a referral submitted.