School-Based TeleBehavioral Health FAQ

• What is School-Based Telehealth?

  School-Based TeleBehavioral Health allows your child to video chat with a licensed behavioral health therapist using a tablet – right from school. 

• How can I enroll my child?

  •  Speak with your school’s counselor 
  •  Fill out consent form 
  •  Participate in a phone assessment with your school district’s dedicated Behavioral Health Care Manager to determine services 

• What can it help manage? 

  • Anxiety
  •  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 
  • Depression
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Attitude problems
  • Behavioral difficulties
  • Bereavement
  • Bullying
  • Coping skills
  • Decision-making
  • Expression of feelings
  • Frustration tolerance
  • Healthy relationships
  • Improved social skills
  • Sleep problems
  • Social skills

• What are the benefits of School-Based Telebehavioral Health?

  • Get your child seen by a licensed behavioral health provider while at school
  • Equip your student with new coping and stress management skills 
  • Help families change behaviors 
  • Develop skills that will stay with your child as they grow and mature 

• How does it work?

  • If School-Based TeleBehavioral Health is the right program for your child, they can video chat with a licensed behavioral health provider right from school, using a tablet.
  • Get action planning, psychological education and short-term counseling 
  • Utilize ongoing follow-up care management to assure treatment progress 

• How much does it cost?

  • First four sessions are covered
  • Additional sessions will be charged to your insurance
  • Services that cost money will only be provided with written consent

Note: Your school counselor will notify Children's Health to contact you