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Their potential, our shared purpose.

Connect students with psychiatric care and give families a clearer next step. Virtual appointments, insurance options, and support for your school team.

Support can change the school day.

1 in 5
adolescents (20.3%) has a diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition
40%
of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
20%
of students seriously considered suicide in the past year
61%
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.

Care for students, support for schools

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

Mental health clinician offering supportive care to a student

A partnership with 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.

Younger students, individual needs

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.

A stronger support system starts here.

Tell us about your school and the support you’re looking for. We’ll help you explore next steps for your students.

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Let’s talk about your next step.

Connect with our team for help with care, referrals, or partnerships.