RICHMOND, VA – August 19, 2025 – Hazel Health, the nation’s leading provider of school-based telehealth services, has been named an approved vendor by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) under Contract No. 201-OPE-25-001, paving the way for Virginia school districts to bring mental and physical health services directly to students during the school day.
This award streamlines procurement and provides districts with a pre-vetted partner that can be launched quickly. Hazel’s school-based teletherapy model is designed to reduce absenteeism, improve behavioral outcomes, and increase access to care—without cost to families or additional staffing from districts.
“Virginia leaders don’t need to wait to act on student health,” said Andrew Post, President of Hazel Health. “With VDOE approval, districts now have a clear, compliant path to partner with Hazel. We’re honored to build on the trust we’ve earned with district leaders across the Commonwealth and to rapidly expand access to high-quality care.”
Why Your Peers Across Virginia Already Choose Hazel
- Barrier-free care: unlimited referrals from schools or parents, no denials, and free to families regardless of insurance
- Proven impact: 11+ more days of attendance, 40–50% fewer behavioral incidents, and 80% of students show clinical improvement
- Virginia aligned: serving 457,000+ students across the Commonwealth in full compliance with telehealth mandates
Hazel’s program integrates seamlessly with existing student services, offering flexible scheduling, a parent-friendly referral process, and on-going reporting. Sessions are confidential, culturally responsive, and supported in over 100 languages.
Districts interested in activating Hazel’s services through the VDOE-approved contract can schedule a consultation today.
