School-Based Health Centers

We facilitate access to comprehensive preventive, primary and mental healthcare for Multnomah County school-age youth, to keep them healthy and ready to learn.

Clinic Information

School-based clinics are located at designated elementary, middle and high schools in Multnomah County. See our program brochure for locations and services.

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Summer Hours

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Eligibility

School-based health centers serve the elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth of Multnomah County. Contact a clinic to see if you qualify.

Appointment Paperwork

The following forms are for new clients, clients who have not been seen in a year or more, or for any changes to address, phone, household situation, etc. Please complete these forms prior to your appointment in order to avoid delays or the possibility of having to reschedule your appointment.

Sports Physicals

In addition to the forms above, anyone getting a sports physical must have an Oregon Student Activity Association (OSAA) sports physical clearance form filled out and brought to their appointment for the provider to complete. This form is also available through most schools’ athletic offices.

For a more comfortable physical exam, we suggest you wear shorts to your appointment!

*About Insurance

School-based health centers are funded through third-party insurance, Medicaid, grants and public funds. Providing us with your insurance coverage information allows us to bill your insurance and reduces our need for public funding so we can provide service to as many students as possible.

Families with no health insurance or who do not provide insurance information are referred to an eligibility specialist to see if they may qualify for the Oregon Health Plan or other insurance programs. This coverage could fully insure your child for medical, dental, and emergency services. We strongly encourage you to apply for this valuable coverage. The school-based health center will also receive payment for services from the insurance, allowing it to remain open for all students.

If your insurance doesn’t pay for all or part of the cost you are not responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses.

Learn More About School-based Health

CDC's Healthy Schools, Healthy Youth
www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth

Oregon Department of Human Services, School-Based Health Center Program
www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ah/sbhc/sbhc.shtml

Oregon Department of Human Services, Adolescent Health
www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/ah

Oregon School-Based Health Care Network
www.osbhcn.org

National Assembly on School-Based Health Care
www.nasbhc.org

Why School-Based Health Centers? - PDF

Updated August 25, 2010