Mental Health

In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 40% of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, roughly one third experienced poor mental health, and 20% reported that they had seriously considered suicide.

If you are thinking of harming yourself or you know someone who is having those thoughts:

CONTACT THE TEXAS YOUTH HELPLINE ANY TIME, DAY OR NIGHT TO DISCUSS YOUR PROBLEM. IT'S FREE AND WE'RE HERE TO HELP! Call or Text 24/7/365 800-989-6884
Call or Text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org at the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline which is free and confidential and available 24/7/365.

Resources

TCHATT - Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine

What is TCHATT and how can it help your child?

Dell Medical Schools' (DMS) TCHATT program enables school districts to identify and assess students' behavioral health needs and provide them with access to short-term telehealth appointments at no cost.

How it works...

Students connect with TCHATT through the campus counselor who acts as the TCHATT liaison. Students complete their confidential sessions at school, via Zoom, following an initial registration appointment held between TCHATT, campus liaison, and parent/guardian.

What can I expect?

Students receive short-term telehealth appointments at no cost to student or family.

If more sessions are encouraged by the provider, TCHATT works closely with the family and community to find appropriate services and resources for continued care.

Visit the TCHATT website Resource Page for more information.

Beneficial Websites for Parents