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School-Based Health Centers
The MHSF School-Based Health Center program was establishe d with the purpose of providing outstanding medical and mental health resources and services necessary to promote and improve student?s academic capability.
Goals of the School-Based Health Center include but are not limited to the following:
- Providing quality medical intervention (physical and mental health care)
- Referral for additional care when needed
- Providing health and wellness education for students and parents
- Reducing teen pregnancy and STD rates by advocating sexual abstinence
- Improving access to primary health care needs
Skilled professional staff includes a physician serving as Medical Director, a Nurse Practitioner, Manager, and Social Workers.
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