School Based Health Centers

About MHHC’s School Based Health Centers (SBHC)

Welcome to the MHHC School Based Health Center (SBHC) Program!

The School Based Health Centers Program is a student-based health clinic. It like a doctor’s office located in your child’s school. We don’t take the place of your child’s doctor, but rather, we work closely with your child’s doctor to provide quality health care right at the school. The health center is conveniently located in the school building to minimize your child’s absence and to limit your time away from work.

The Morris Heights School-Based Program one of the nation’s leading Programs and one of New York State’s largest; most innovated and most recognized Programs. We have been providing quality care to our New York City public school students for over 35 years. And, we continue to be at the forefront, serving over 17,000 students annually.

The School-Based clinics are opened from 8:00am-4:00pm on regular school days. We prefer appointments but walk-ins are welcome anytime.

Currently we operate clinics in twenty (20) New York City public schools; each of which is strategically situated across our home region of the Bronx, New York.

At the School-Based Health Centers (SBHC), your child receives care and services that are provided at NO COST to you; regardless of insurance or immigration status. The SBHC can bill insurances for services, however, there are NO COPAYs for you, and you do not receive a bill for services from the SBHC.

We have an Interdisciplinary Approach to Caring for our Students

Through our twenty (20) School Based Health Centers we partner with forty-eight (48) schools. These range from Pre-K through High School. At our health centers, we offer a wide range of comprehensive health and social services.

Our Medical Services

In the health centers students receive care and services both in-person and via telehealth visits. All services are provided by a staff of well-trained qualified clinical and medical health professionals, comprising:

• Primary Care Medical
• Provider (Physician, Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Social Worker
• Medical Office Assistant

Students have easy access to the following services:

• Preventive care. This includes well-child visits, physicals for sports, state mandated physicals and work permits; immunizations, hearing and vision testing and flu shots.
• Urgent care. For menstrual cramps, sore throats, cold, headaches, and allergy symptoms.
• Assessment and treatment of chronic and acute illnesses like asthma, diabetes and obesity, as well as referral to sub-specialists as needed.
• First Aid care. Evaluation for injuries and other emergencies.
• Prescriptions for medications.
• Reproductive Health Services care. This includes health risk behavior screenings and prevention counseling.

Our Program is one of the first in NYS to offer comprehensive on-site confidential reproductive healthcare services to our adolescents when needed. Some of these services include, a variety of contraceptive methods such as long acting reversible contraception (LARC); HPV vaccination and PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV), pregnancy testing, pregnancy prevention and family planning options counseling as well as screening for and the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Our medical providers welcome information sharing opportunities. They work cooperatively with other external providers; offering insight on services provided within the school setting; as well as actively inquiring about health information that supports advancement of care.

Our Behavioral Health Services

Our team of highly trained licensed social workers are on-site and available to support and address the emotional needs of students and their families through confidential comprehensive evaluations, individual and group therapies, and crisis intervention. Treatments are easily available for concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and family issues.

Our team also engages students in preventive mental health initiatives to encourage the development of healthy relationships and prevent dating violence.

As the needs of students change, our team has adjusted to meet their needs. To address the growing emotional needs of students, we are now providing Telemental Health Services at all our twenty (20) School-Based Health Center (SBHC) clinics.

We continue providing Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments/Evaluations; and now, services are available via video conferencing. In addition, Telemental Health Services will also be used to provide the following on-going services:

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Collateral Services
• School Collaborative Services

As clinically indicated, we will refer students to our main site for Psychiatric Evaluations which is also available via video conferencing. This continues to be on an individual, as-needed bases.

Referrals:

To make a referral, please use this link and email sbhcquestions@mhhc.org to submit your request. A clinician will reach out to the student and the person making the referral.

Our Dental Services

Within our program a team of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants provide oral health care services. These services are available in our on-site Dental Suites and through our expanded Portable Dental services at several school locations.

Students are provided with easy access to preventive services such as dental exams, fluoride varnish treatments, cleanings and sealants. Within the Dental Suites we also offer on-site X-rays, allowing us to provide enhanced services such as restorative dental care.

Students requiring other specialist dental care are provided referrals as needed.

Our Ancillary Services

A dedicated team of Health Educators, Nutritionists and Case Managers also provide supportive services to the Students to help improver their overall health and wellness. Students can easily access workshops on various age-specific health topics; receive guidance and counseling; educational information and other much needed services within the Program.

How do I enroll my child in the School-Based Health Center Program?

Enrollment in the SBHC is quick and easy!

Parents and/or legal guardians complete the SBHC Parental Registration and Consent Form, which is available to you at the school’s main office; in the school based health center or by simply clicking HERE. Completed forms should be emailed to sbhcregistrations@mhhc.org.

SBHC Frerquently Asked Questions

SBHC Program FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Questions?

Our team is available to answer any questions that you may have at 718.716.4400 or by email at sbhcquestions@mhhc.org.

We look forward to serving you!