The UCFS School-BasedHealth Center at Montville High School, Norwich Technical High School, and Norwich Free Academy (NFA) is a doctor’s office inside of your child’s school. The services are provided by an APRN (advanced practice registered nurse) and behavioral health clinician who are experts in adolescent health and are employed by UCFS. The UCFS SBHC is intended to supplement the care your child receives at their pediatrician’s office. The UCFS SBHC staff communicates with your child’s primary care physician to keep them updated about the care your child receives at the UCFS SBHC.
What services are provided at the SBHC?
UCFS SBHC services include yearly well-child examinations, vaccinations, sports physicals, acute care visits (e.g. sick visits, lacerations, injuries, etc.) and chronic care visits (e.g. asthma, ADHD, etc.). We encourage early intervention and prevention through prompt medical treatment and education. The behavioral health clinician provides mental health assessments, substance abuse screenings and counseling. The APRN and behavioral health clinician work closely with the school nurse to ensure effective communication. The dental hygienist will be on-site several days each year to provide oral health screening, x-rays, fluoride treatment and cleanings.
The goals of an SBHC are to:
- Help students stay in school to receive needed care rather than have to leave campus.
- Improve students’ academic achievement by taking care of medical, dental and behavioral health needs that can make learning difficult.
- Remove barriers to care such as lack of transportation or insurance and to support school staff through wellness and educational events.
Who can be seen at the SBHC?
Any student with a signed consent form who attends Montville High School, Norwich Technical High School, the PBL Campus/Pathways, NFA, or the Sachem Campus may be seen at the UCFS SBHC. However, the SBHC is not open to the public.
Can my child visit the SBHC without a signed consent form?
When a student arrives at the SBHC for either an acute or chronic visit, we verify that the child has a signed consent form. If they do not have a signed consent form, we attempt to contact the child’s parent/guardian for a one-time verbal consent. This notifies you that your child is at the UCFS SBHC and you then have the option to allow your child to be seen with your verbal permission or for them not to be seen at that time. Verbal permission is only good for that day’s visit and may only be obtained once per school year. If your child comes into the UCFS SBHC for subsequent visits without a consent form signed by their parent/guardian they will not be seen that day without a parent/guardian present.
Will these services be billed to my insurance?
Yes, all services provided at the UCFS SBHC will be billed to the identified insurance. Co-pays will be billed to the responsible party. If your child is uninsured, please give our Access to Care Program team a call at 860-822-4798 for a free insurance eligibility assessment.
How do I register my child for the SBHC?
Registration forms can be found in the nurse’s office or by emailing sbhc@devucfs.wpengine.com. More information can be found on the Montville High School website, the Norwich Tech High School website, and the Norwich Free Academy website. You can also download the registration form here.
Hours
Montville High School
Medical Services: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Behavioral Health Services: Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
860-822-4914
Norwich Technical High School
Medical Services: Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Behavioral Health Services: Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
860-822-4909
Norwich Free Academy
Medical Services: Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Behavioral Health Services: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
860-425-5557