Posted on Sep 25, 2013 in Mental Health Advocacy, Top Stories by admin Comments Off
School-based clinics are the wave of the future for wellness and prevention services. To that end, creating and expanding school based health centers has been a priority for Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas for the past decade. As a state legislator, he authored several bills in support of school based health centers, and he has continued that work with many partners, including the Los Angeles Unified School District, St. John’s Well Child & Family Center and other private and nonprofit entities, collaborating to build 12 new school-based health centers in the Second District. At these centers, students and their families are offered both physical and mental health services in one place — providing easy access to care close to where people live, work and study. Considering that thousands of students have limited, inadequate or no regular access to preventative health care, the school-based health center model is set to profoundly impact the way healthcare is delivered.
What is a school-based health center?
A school-based health center is a medical clinic located on a school campus. It provides comprehensive preventive primary and mental health services to students. Many are also open to the community. Most school-based health centers in the Second District are operated by private health care clinics that get some funding fromLos AngelesCounty’s Department of Health Services to help them serve patients without insurance.
Why locate a health center on a school campus?
The goal is to make healthcare easily accessible to young people and their families, as well as to the wider community. Studies have shown that students who receive good health care do better in school and are more likely to graduate. Also, many families feel more comfortable getting health care in familiar and trusted settings, like schools.
Are school-based health centers open to the community?
Yes. Many centers even have separate entrances – one facing the school for students and one facing the street for the community. These centers can serve as a medical home for the entire family because they are close, convenient and affordable.
What type of services do school-based health centers provide?
It varies site by site. Most school-based health centers provide a range of health care services, including physical examinations, mental health services, dental care, health education, family planning and substance abuse counseling.
How many school-based health centers are there in the County of Los Angeles?
There are 60 school-based health centers and four mobile vans that provide health services throughoutLos AngelesCounty. There are 24 in the Second District and eight new ones that will open by January of 2013. More information about the new SBHCs, including contact information, can be found in the site profile portion of this page.
How much do school-based health center health care services cost?
Cost is based on each patient’s ability to pay. Many school-based health centers will help patients enroll in free and low cost State and County health care programs, if they are eligible
Are centers cost effective?
Yes. School-based health centers significantly reduce costly and inappropriate emergency room use.
How do I access services at a school based health centers?
Walk-in hours as well as scheduled appointments are available. Please click through the site profiles in order to find the center closest to you.
4085 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037 http://goo.gl/maps/kabhJ
Appointment Line (323) 541-1631 Englishx1 Spanishx9
Hours of Operation
MF 8:30 am – 4 pm
Sat 7 am – 2:30 pm
Summer hours may vary
Wellness Center Providers
St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
LAUSD School Mental Health
LA Child Guidance Center
LAC Probation Department
Services Offered On-Site
1555 West 110th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047 http://goo.gl/maps/BQ5A3
Appointment Line (323) 541-1631 Englishx1 Spanishx9
Hours of Operation
T-Th 8:30 am – 5 pm
Summer hours may vary
Wellness Providers:
St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
Services Offered On-Site:
Appointment Line (310) 802-6170
Hours of Operation:
M W F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm (7:30-12pm every other Friday Summer hours may vary)
Wellness Center Providers:
South Bay Family Health Care Center
Children’s Bureau
Children’s Institute
Masada Homes
Harbor Area Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Services Offered On-Site:
Open Date October 18, 2012 (GO same date)
3410 S. Hooper Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90011 http://goo.gl/maps/Zoiqb
Appointment Line: (323) 908-4200
Hours of Operation
MWF 8 am – 3:30 pm
Summer hours may vary
Wellness Center Providers
South Central Family Health Center
Services Offered On-Site
7821 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90003 http://goo.gl/maps/MfNyz
Appointment Line (323) 404-9270
Hours of Operation
M 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
T , TH 8:30 am – 5 pm
Wellness Center Providers:
UMMA Clinic
Special Service for Groups
LAUSD Mental Health
LA Land Trust
Integrated School Health (LAC: DCFS, DHS, DMH, DPS and Probation)
Services Offered On-Site
15301 S. San Jose
Compton, CA 90221 http://goo.gl/maps/vt73o
Appointment Line (562) 630-6825 (Englishx1, Spanishx9)
Hours of Operation
MTWThF 8:30 am – 5 pm
Sat 7 am – 3 pm
Summer hours may vary
Wellness Center Providers:
St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
SHIELDS for Families
Services Offered On-Site
10110 South Juniper Street
Los Angeles, CA 90002 http://goo.gl/maps/mkmkP
Appointment Line: (323) 488-5915
Hours of Operation:
T Th 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 1 – 5 pm
Wellness Providers:
Watts Healthcare Corporation
LAUSD School Mental Health
Services Offered On-Site:
6505 8th Avenue
Bungalow 46
Los Angeles, CA 90043 http://goo.gl/maps/9KuVD
Appointment Line: (323) 750-9232
Hours of Operation:
M W TH F 8:30 am – 5 pm
T 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sat 7 am – 3:30 pm
Dental only available on Thursdays
Wellness Providers:
St. John’s Well Child & Family Center
Services Offered On-Site:
3537 Farmdale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016 http://goo.gl/maps/9vaGt
Appointment Line: (323) 730-1920
Hours of Operation:
M 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Wellness Providers:
To Help Everyone Clinic (T.H.E. Clinic)
Services Offered On-Site:
5010 11th Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043 http://goo.gl/maps/ozmgg
Appointment Line: (323) 730-1920
Hours of Operation:
F 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Wellness Providers:
To Help Everyone Clinic (T.H.E. Clinic)
Services Offered On-Site:
5108 Holmes Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90058 http://goo.gl/maps/SxeuM
Appointment Line: (323) 587-3638
Hours of Operation:
MTWThF 8 am – 2:30 pm
Days and hours may vary by school calendar.
Wellness Providers:
LAUSD
Services Offered On-Site:
4650 W. Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90019 http://goo.gl/maps/4QMlC
Appointment Line: (213) 747-5542
Hours of Operation:
TTh 7:30 am – 4 pm
Wellness Providers:
Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center
Services Offered On-Site:
3751 S Harvard Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90018 http://bit.ly/1ccwdMJ
Appointment Line: (323) 373-9400
Hours of Operation:
MTWThF 8 am – 5 pm
Wellness Providers:
Northeast Community Clinic
Services Offered On-Site:
1301 West 182nd Street
Gardena, CA 90248 http://goo.gl/maps/oyrH8
Appointment Line: (310) 808-1180
Hours of Operation
MWThF 8 am – 4 pm
Wellness Providers:
Los Angeles County DHS
LAUSD
Services Offered On-Site:
Appointment Line: (323) 908-4242
Hours of Operation:
M T W TH F 8 am – 4:30 pm
Wellness Providers:
South Central Family Health Center
Services Offered On-Site:
10223 Firmona Ave
Lennox, California 90304 http://goo.gl/maps/E8Nhx
Appointment Line: (310) 695-4017
Hours of Operation:
M W 8 am – 5 pm
TH 1 pm – 5 pm
Wellness Providers:
To Help Everyone Clinic (T.H.E. Clinic)
Services Offered On-Site:
4401 Elenda Street
Culver City, CA 90230 http://goo.gl/maps/o0WL
Appointment Line: (310) 842 – 4328
Hours of Operation:
Medical Services
M 8 am – 12 pm
W 8 am – 12 pm
Mental Health Services
MThF 8 am – 3 pm
W 8 am – 12 pm
Wellness Providers:
Venice Family Clinic
Services Offered On-Site:
316 East 111st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90061 http://goo.gl/maps/MkQEw
Appointment Line: (323) 450-2376
Hours of Operation:
M W 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
F 7:30 – 11:30 am
Wellness Providers:
Watts Healthcare Corporation
LAUSD Mental Health
SHIELDS for Families (Mental Health)
Green Dot
Services Offered On-Site:
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