The Dr. Robert E. Appleby School Based Health Centers provide on-site, medical and mental health services to those who need it the most – children and adolescents – when they need it. The SBHCs are the only organization in Norwalk that provides no out of pocket cost for any of our services, as well as the only agency in Norwalk that provides onsite school based medical and mental healthcare. The SBHCs are licensed as outpatient clinics (Public Health code Sections 19-12DA45 through 19-13-52).
The purpose of SBHCs is to provide a model of service delivery that ensures comprehensive care to children and adolescents improving the overall physical and emotional health of students in order to maximize their educational experiences and potential. In addition, the availability of on-site healthcare reduces absenteeism and encourages adolescents to take responsibility for their own well-being.
SBHCs serve students (grades 9th – 12th) in the three Norwalk high schools: Norwalk High School, Brien McMahon High School and Norwalk Pathways Academy; as well as students (grades 6th – 8th) who attend Nathan Hale, Ponus Ridge, and West Rocks Middle Schools. The SBHC staff includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Office Administrators, part-time Pediatrician, Adolescent Psychiatric Consultant and Program Director. Our SBHC professionals work closely with school personnel, such as the nursing, social work and guidance departments.
Goals
- Provide diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries
- Provide preventative services, including outreach, family support and health education
- Assist adolescents in adopting behaviors that promote their good health and well-being
- Assist adolescents in reducing morbidity/mortality through early identification of health issues and problems
Medical Services
- Physicals and immunizations
- Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses (step throat, bronchitis, ear infections, asthma)
- Minor injuries
- Sport physicals
- Health education, risk reduction and health promotion
- Referral and follow-up for specialty care
Counseling Services
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric and medication assessments
- Individual, group and family therapy focusing on depression, anxiety, adjustment problems, eating disorders, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
Important Information
- Services are available to all students who have a signed permission slip on file
- Forms are available at each health center or The Human Services Council
- There is no out-of-pocket charge for any service that is provided
- All information is kept confidential (except in extraordinary circumstances, such as threat to self or others)
- HUSKY information and Presumptive Eligibility sites for all students and the community
School Based Health Center Locations
Norwalk High School
23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 838-4481 ext. 13340
Nathan Hale Middle School (Mental Health Services Only)
176 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2910
West Rocks Middle School (Mental Health Services Only)
81 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 899-2970 ext. 17605
Roton Middle School
201 Highland Ave
Norwalk, CT 06853
(203) 899-2930
Enrollment Forms
*NEW* – SBHC Enrollments forms can be filled out two ways:
1.) Select link below, print the form, fill it out, bring it to your child’s school.
2.) Select link below, fill out the form digitally, save it on your computer, email it to: ecarroll@45.63.12.220
More Information
- How It Works Flyer- English
- Como Funciona Flyer- Spanish
- Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers
- National Assembly on School-Based Health Care
- CT Dept of Public Health
- SBHC Parent Support Letter
- 2012 Student Satisfaction Survey
- 2012 CT Association of School Based Health Centers Satisfaction Survey
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