Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN)

Program Overview:

The Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) is a state funded program that provides consultative support to all primary care providers within Texas (physicians, nurse practioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows). There are twelve regional teams supporting the program with a centralized operational support hub to provide oversight.

Services Offered:

• Telephone Consultation

• Patient Care Coordination/Resources and Referral Services

• State Funded Monthly CME Activities ~12 per month

• State funded Spring and Fall TEAM ECHO programming

• Pilot program for SAFETY-A training for PCPs to more effectively manage youth suicide

• Piloting provision of face-to-face/telethealth clinical consultation and Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network to 4 of the 12 regions

Website: https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/cpan/

Primary Contact: Laurel Williams, DO

Email: laurelw@bcm.edu

Year started: 2020

HRSA Awardee: No

Does the program provide state-wide coverage?  Yes

Funding: State legislature

Program Materials:

• CPAN One-pager

• CPAN Map

Last Update: February 18, 2023