TCHATT
Renner Academy is pleased to announce a partnership with TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine), a program from Texas A&M Medicine. This service is available at no cost to Renner Academy families. If you would like more information or need a referral for TCHATT services, please reach out to Mrs. K. at studentservicescoordinator@renneracademy.org.
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 mediums of telehealth.
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF TCHATT?
Decrease disparity by increasing access to psychological care and supports through telebehavioral health care. Increasing student engagement and academic achievement through the reduction of psychological distress and development of mental wellness.
Collaborate with school staff to build lasting relationship and supports for students. Utilize telebehavioral supports to provide crisis prevention and intervention for at-risk students across the Brazos Valley Region. Provide brief interventions and psychiatric supports for students in need. Support school staff in building safe and successful academic environments. Provide training for members of the community regarding 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.
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