NHCS High School Wellness Centers

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Offering access to Primary Care and Mental Health Care Services at School

What We Do

NHCS High School-based Wellness Centers provide enrolled students access to comprehensive, integrated Health Care, on-campus, at New Hanover County’s four public high schools.

Program Benefits

Students can be seen where they spend most of their time: at school.

Students are eligible to receive medical care and/or mental health therapy services at school.

Parents don’t have to leave work and try to get an appointment with a doctor or outside therapist.

Students miss less school; parents seldom miss work.

Services Available

Primary Care/Medical Services

Enrolled students can be seen by a medical provider (FNP or PA-C) for acute illnesses, such as:

Sore throat

Ear and sinus infections

Urinary tract infections

Rashes

Minor sprains/strains, etc.

Preventative services such as annual well visits and immunizations

Outpatient Mental Health Services

Mental health therapy, provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is available to enrolled students struggling with:

Depression

Anxiety

Teen/parent relationships

Academic and social stressors

Other mental health issues and conditions

Both individual and family counseling are available.

Sports Physicals

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