Helping Schools Connect Students to the Mental Health Support They Need
Virtual Psychiatric Care for Your Students
Mental health concerns among school-aged children and teens are rising at an alarming rate. More students than ever are struggling with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, yet many face long waitlists, financial barriers, or a lack of accessible psychiatric care.
PreferNP makes it simple for schools to refer students for timely, high-quality psychiatric care, 100% online and Medicaid-accepted.
- No Waitlists – Immediate access to care.
- 100% online – Private, secure telehealth sessions
- Insurance Accepted – Ensuring care is available for all
The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
adolescents (20.3%) has a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition
of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
of students seriously considered suicide in the past year
of students who need care struggle to access it due to long wait times and financial barriers.
Schools play a critical role in identifying students in need of mental health support. But when psychiatric care is needed, long waitlists and limited access make it difficult to get help quickly.
That’s where PreferNP comes in. We make it easy for schools to refer students for virtual psychiatric care, including medication assisted treatment when appropriate.
How We Help Schools & Students
Providers on our platform offer specialized psychiatric care for students ages 12+ through secure, online sessions. With parent/guardian consent, they can also keep school professionals informed to ensure a collaborative approach to care.
Care Covered By Most Major Insurances
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How it Works
A Local Partnership That Puts Students First
Mental health support works best when it feels close to home – because it is. Here’s how schools build lasting partnerships through our platform:
1. Connect With Us Via Phone Or Form
Reach out and tell us about your school, your students, and what kind of support you need. We’ll take it from there.
2. Meet Your Local Provider
We’ll pair you with a psychiatric provider on our platform who lives and works in your community. Someone who understands your district, and likely lives in your community.
3. Start Referring Students
Once your provider relationship is set, you can begin submitting referrals. We handle scheduling, intake, and communication with families.
4. Students Receive Care
Referred students receive a full psychiatric evaluation and ongoing care as needed. With parent or guardian consent, the provider keeps your team updated on progress.
Custom Partnerships for Younger Students
Most providers on our platform serve students ages 12 and up. However, we understand that younger children may also need psychiatric care. For schools seeking support for students under 12, we can facilitate tailored partnerships with providers who are experienced in working with that age group.
Let us know your needs, and we’ll help connect you with a provider who’s equipped to support your younger students.