Telemental Health uses video conferencing technology (similar to Zoom or Teams) to allow a person to connect immediately to a qualified professional anywhere in the world from wherever they are. Telemental Health in schools allows students to connect to a provider without having to leave the campus.

Once the parent/guardian consents for telemental health, the student will be scheduled for a telemental health session in a confidential room on campus with a mental health professional.

If you are interested in telemental health services for your child, contact your school site. School staff will provide you with guidance.  

Safety and confidentiality are a priority. Telemental Health is provided in a private room to ensure confidentiality between the mental health staff and the student. A designated school-site staff member will be contacted via phone by the mental health staff in case the student receiving services needs to be further supported in emergency situations.

The current provider is Hazel Health, a national organization that specializes in telemental health services. 

No. The district is developing Telemental Health services as a way of expanding the existing catalog of mental health and wellness services.

The Hazel Health team will attempt to match students with a language-appropriate therapist whenever possible. If native language is not available, the Hazel Health team may l utilize automated systems to communicate during the therapy session and parent interactions.

There is no cost to students or families for the student to receive Telemental Health services. 

The current partnership between LA Unified and Hazel Health is designed for K-12 students.

School site crisis team members will be notified and will follow the indicated District policy.