School-Based Health Centers

The School-Based Health Centers represent a collaboration between the Rochester City School District and University of Rochester School of Nursing to improve the health, mental health, and overall well-being of students in an accessible, youth-friendly, and confidential setting.

The University of Rochester School of Nursing School-Based Health Centers provide comprehensive physical and mental health services at East Upper and Lower School and James Monroe High School in the City of Rochester.

How to Enroll

A parent or legal guardian must sign the enrollment/consent form, which can be picked up at a Health Center or completed online here:

Online Enrollment Form (English)

Online Enrollment Form (Spanish)

About School-Based Health Centers

More than 4,000 visits are made each year by city students in grades 6 through 12. All students have access to health care regardless of their ability to pay or health insurance status, and incur no out-of-pocket expenses. Services are available in-person or through telehealth.

Staffed and supported by nurse practitioners, licensed social workers, and ambulatory techs from the School of Nursing, the Centers provide:

• Physicals, primary and preventative services
• Mental health assessments and ongoing mental health therapy
• Medication management
• Diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute illnesses and injuries
• Management of chronic conditions
• On-site laboratory services & medication dispensary
• Health screenings and education
• Referrals
• Collaboration with the child’s Primary Health Provider (if they have one established)
• Adolescent health counseling
• Immunizations
• Population-based primary prevention
• On-site referral to Eastman School-Based Dental Service (East location)

Asthma attacks are a common condition treated at both of our health centers. Within minutes of an attack, medication and steroids can be administered on-site, instead of in an emergency room, improving health outcomes for students and substantially reducing healthcare costs.

Adolescence is a crucial period for developing and maintaining physical, social and emotional well-being. Our School-Based Health Center team provides education and support in areas of a healthy choices, developing coping skills, problem solving, along with focused treatment and interventions for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and increasing resilience.

These hospital-based clinics, authorized by the New York State Department of Health, are a part of Strong Memorial Hospital and UR Medicine.

Download our School-Based Health Center Information Sheet to learn more:

SBHC Information Sheet (English)

SBHC Information Sheet (Spanish)

Resources for Students & Parents

Request/Obtain Medical Info

Patient Access Request Form

Patient’s Bill of Rights

Patient's Bill of Rights (English)
Patient's Bill of Rights (Spanish)

Parent's Bill of Rights

Parent's Bill of Rights (English)
Parent's Bill of Rights (Spanish)

Additional Resources

More Info on Patient's Rights
Notice of Privacy Practices HIPAA
NOTIFICACIÓN SOBRE LAS PRÁCTICAS DE CONFIDENCIALIDAD
Informational Sheet for Patients of URMC & Affiliates on Rochester RHIO