School-based
Providing medical, dental and mental health care in Seattle and Vashon Island schools
Healthy students learn better
COVID-19 and school-based health center services
We are committed to providing quality care for students at our school-based health centers in Seattle and on Vashon Island. Medical, mental health and dental services are available by appointment in person or through telehealth.
To make an in-person or phone appointment, please call your school-based health center or email SBHC@neighborcare.org. Find a school-based health center.
About our program
Health center services and appointments are available to all students in Seattle Public Schools and to all students in public and private schools on Vashon Island. Our goal is to help students do better in school by working to address health concerns, prevent serious illness, and promote healthy lifestyles. Our health care teams can coordinate care with your child’s primary care provider and school to provide high quality, comprehensive care, with limited disruptions to class time.
Cost
We bill your health insurance directly for services. If you do not have health insurance, our staff can help enroll students in insurance. No student will be denied services due to inability to pay.
Where and when?
Neighborcare Health operates 15 school-based health centers in Seattle Public Schools and Vashon Island School District. We offer weekday appointments before, during and after school during the school year. We are closed when schools are closed, including holidays and summer break. Find a school-based health center.
How to use our services
Complete a registration for the school-based health program. Find a school-based health center. Parents and guardians do not have to be present for a health visit, but are welcome. We follow up with parents, as appropriate, after health visits. Registration packets are available in person at the school-based health center and online.
How to get care when schools are on break
During summer and other school breaks, school-based health center patients are welcome at any of our community clinics. Find a clinic near you. Also see these summer resources for teens and summer resources for elementary students.
Services offered
(Services differ from school to school)
- Treatment of common injuries and illnesses (allergies, rashes, sore throat, etc.)
- ADHD evaluations and treatment
- Help with managing ongoing health conditions
- Annual well-child check-ups
- Camp or sports physicals
- Vaccinations, including flu shots
- Reproductive health services
- Dental services
- Mental health counseling (help with emotional, social or behavior issues)
- Health insurance enrollment assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Health education
- Assistance for families seeking a primary care provider and a health care home
Confidential services to minors
We involve parents as much as possible. We coach students on how to talk to their parents and encourage them to do so. When engaging parents is not an option for students, we follow Washington State Minor Consent laws, which outline what services minors can get confidentially without parent/guardian consent, and at what age. Learn more about minor consent laws.
Program support
Neighborcare Health’s school-based program in Seattle is supported in part by the Families, Education, Preschool and Promises Levy and the City of Seattle, and on Vashon Island the program is supported in part by the King County Best Starts for Kids levy.
Mental health services at Chief Sealth High School, Lincoln High School, Roosevelt High School, and West Seattle High School are funded in part by the City of Seattle Human Services Department.
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