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School Based Health Center
- All New London Public Schools (except Harbor School) have a School-Based Health Center on site. The school district’s community partner, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, operates the five centers.
- A School-Based Health center is different from the school nurse’s office and your community primary care doctor, but works in collaboration with them.
- Students must be signed up for School-Based Health Center services by a parent/legal guardian.
- Health insurance is billed for services provided, but there is no cost to the family (no co-pays, deductible costs, or out-of-pocket expenses).
- Each School-Based Health Center has a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) and a Masters level Mental Health Clinician.
- You can find registration forms at the school-based health center, in your school nurse’s office, or at the Welcome Center.
- Or, you can register online:
- English online registration form: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/schoolreg/
- Spanish online registration form: https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/schoolreg-spa/
Once signed up, students can receive services.
Medical Services Provided
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Well-child care (physical exams)
- New-entry to school district
- Annual school physicals
- Sports participation physicals
- Camp or Work physicals
Immunizations
- Required for school (e.g.: IPV, Tdap, MMR, etc.)
- Recommended by American Academy of Pediatrics(e.g.: Flu, HPV, Menactra)
Acute care visits
- Colds, URI, strep throat, conjunctivitis, etc.
Collaboration with student’s community primary care provider
Refer for primary care provider(s) & HUSKY medical insurance- Access-to-Care
Chronic Conditions Education & Management
- Asthma
- Weight management (nutrition and physical activity counseling)
Mental Health Screens
Mental Health Services Provided
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Counseling Services
- Individual
- Family
- Group
Psycho-Social Assessments, Diagnosis, and written treatment plans
Crisis Intervention
Education on mental health topics and classroom presentations (psychoeducation)
Consultation to school staff
Referral to community mental health services
Further Questions
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If you have any questions regarding School-Based Health Center services or would like to schedule a medical appointment, please call our administrative office and our front desk staff will assist you!
(860) 437-4555. SBHC services are available year-round!