What is a school-based health center?

School-based health center (SBHC) services

SBHCs funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) provide services to children and youth who attend the school and are within the school district. Services can include:

• Well-child exams.
• Sick visits.
• Health screenings.
• Immunizations.
• Mental health and other counseling.
• Substance use screening.
• Oral health screening.
• Reproductive health services.
• Classroom/school-wide health education or promotion activities.

SBHCs are convenient. Many centers offer same-day appointments or permit walk-ins. Another benefit SBHCs offer is that parents and guardians do not have to take time off work, and students spend less time away from school.

Where can I find an SBHC located in Colorado?

Refer to the Youth Healthcare Alliance map of school-based clinics to find SBHCs across Colorado. Note that not all of the SBHCs participate in the CDPHE SBHC Program.

School-linked health care services

School-linked health care services funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) include:

• Primary health care services
• Behavioral health care services
• Oral health care services

or 

Preventive health care services delivered through:

• telehealth
• mobile services

or 

Referrals for health care services at a clinic located near school grounds. 

Where can I find a school-linked health care site located in Colorado?

Refer to the School-linked Sites filter on the Youth Healthcare Alliance School-Based Clinic Location map to find Colorado school-linked health care sites.
 

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