School-Based Health Centers
We provide health care services in eight Boston Public High Schools. We aim to address the medical and behavioral health of students.
We provide culturally and developmentally appropriate healthcare services. Our teams ensure that enrolled students have access to health information and services. Each School-Based Health Center team has a:
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medical provider,
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mental health clinician,
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health educator,
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and administrative assistant.
Learn about how to get started, our locations, and our services below!
Get Started
Please contact the health center at your child(ren)'s school to schedule an appointment. For your child(ren)'s first visit, you will need to provide a Parental Consent form. You can download the form in English and Spanish below.
English Consent Form Spanish Consent Form
School-Based Health Center Locations
Name of School | Contact AND STAFF Information |
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Albert D. Holland School of Technology |
60 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02124
Auta Almeida, Mental Health Cindy Castillo, Administrative Assistant Marita McPhail, Community Health Worker/Health Educator Willow Osgood, Nurse Practitioner |
Another Course to College (Mental Health only) |
20 Warren St., Brighton, MA 02135
Jennifer Lakins, Mental Health |
Boston Latin Academy High School |
205 Townsend St., Boston, MA 02121 Staff: Rachel Green, Mental Health Cassandra Jones, Community Health Worker/Health Educator Avismail Santana, Administrative Assistant Emily Wilcox, Nurse Practitioner |
Brighton High School |
25 Warren St., Brighton, MA 02135
Annette Alicea, Administrative Assistant Eneida Barros, Community Health Worker/Health Educator Lisa Ngu, Nurse Practitioner Eilakeisha Spencer, Mental Health |
655 Metropolitan Ave., Hyde Park, MA 02136
Evan Cutler, Mental Health Charlette Joseph, Administrative Assistant Sandra McCurbin, Family Nurse Practitioner |
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Madison Park High School |
55 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA 02119
Dominique Antoine, Nurse Practitioner Heidy Bethancourt, Community Health Worker/Health Educator Howard Brown, Mental Health Denise Chandler, Administrative Assistant |
The Ruth Batson Academy |
315 Mount Vernon St., Dorchester, MA 02125
Heather Kough, Mental Health Jackeline Ventura, Community Health Worker |
Snowden International High School |
150 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115
Carlasia Frick, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Lakins, Mental Health |
Services
Medical:
Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants provide:
- preventive care
- comprehensive physical exams
- routine annual sports/employment physical exams
- diagnosis and treatment of episodic illness (like strep throat)
- immunizations
- chronic illness care (including asthma)
- sexual/reproductive health education and management (including STI testing/treatment)
Mental Health:
Licensed Mental Health Counselors or Licensed Clinical Social Workers provide the following:
- psycho-social assessment
- on-going therapy
- case management for individuals or groups
- intervention in crisis situations
- provision of information
- referrals and resources for individuals, families, and school personnel within the school and community
- Our clinicians work with schools in response to traumatic events.
Sexual Health/Reproductive Health:
Health Educators provide:
- one-on-one and group counseling and classroom education to high school students
- including providing information on healthy bodies
- healthy relationships
- prevention of STIs
- unplanned pregnancies
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQMedical institutions run the School-based health centers. This includes local hospitals, medical centers, and community-based health organizations. School-based health center medical staff are not Boston Public Schools (BPS) employees. But, staff go through the same security checks as BPS employees.
We strongly encourage you enroll your child, but it is not mandatory. Enrolling your child will ensure they have access to quality, comprehensive health care. Health centers are located within the school building to ensure minimal disruption to your child's school day. This also reduces your time away from work.
Health centers can provide emergency care and first aid if your child is not enrolled.
School-Based Health Centers provides services to your child at no cost to you, regardless of insurance status. Health centers can bill insurance for services. But, there are no copays for you, and you do not receive a bill for health center services.
No. School-Based Health Centers will treat your child regardless of insurance status. Every child in Massachusetts, even undocumented immigrants, is eligible for health insurance.
If your child is not insured, the health center at their school can connect you to a community-based organization for insurance enrollment. Insurance is essential in case your child is referred to specialty care.
If your child has MassHealth or other insurance, it is necessary to provide that information to the health center.
Yes. Immigration status does not stop your child from being seen at a health center. School-Based Health Center staff do not ask about immigration status.
If your child already has a doctor, then the health center will complement the care they provide. The health center will communicate with your child’s doctor to ensure they receive the best care possible in and out of school.
If your child does not have a doctor, the health center's medical provider can provide the care a doctor would provide to your child.
No. MassHealth-managed care plans allow children to be seen at School-Based Health Centers without impacting the care they receive from their primary doctor. If you have private insurance, please call your insurance carrier.
Yes. Your child can be seen without a social security number. The health center may ask for a social security number to check whether your child has MassHealth or other insurance. But, this is not necessary for your child to receive care and services.
In most cases, the answer is no. School-Based Health Centers provide care to students registered at the school or campus where they are located. But, the sponsoring agency can frequently direct other family members to their central hospital or clinics in the area for care.