Colorado Association For School

About

CASBHC was established in 1996 to provide high quality, integrated school health services to Colorado's children. 501(c)(3)

Story

A school-based health center (SBHC) is a health care facility located within a school or on school grounds. It is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of medical and behavioral health specialists. Sometimes dental professionals are also included on the multi-disciplinary team.

Each school-based health program is different, but a sampling of services might include comprehensive well-child and well-adolescent exams, immunizations, treatment for illness or injury, management of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes or asthma, mental health assessment and treatment, prevention programs including smoking, violence and pregnancy, substance abuse counseling, nutrition counseling, and dental cleaning and sealants.

School-based health centers serve students whose access to care is limited. Services are designed to identify problems early, provide continuity of care, and improve academic participation.

Key features of all school-based centers:
School officials and parents determine the scope of services offered
Parents must sign a detailed consent form before their child may receive service

Mission

Keeping children healthy, in school, and ready to learn.