The new MHSI Warren School-Based Health Center in Warren will open its doors at the start of the 2023-2024 school year.The clinic will offer a full range of primary medical and behavioral health care. Dental services will be available for utilization Fall/Winter of 2023-2024. Primary medical care provider, Karen Richardson, APRN, and behavioral health provider, Shelly Wolfe, LPC are excited to start this new journey with the Warren School District. The clinic will service K-12 students, staff members, board members, and any immediate family members of staff. Below you will find some common frequently asked questions about MHSI School-Based Health Centers.
What time does the school-based health clinic (SBHC) open?
We open at 7 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. Opening at 7 a.m. allows parents to bring their child in before school to be seen to see if the child needs to stay home or is able to go to school for the day.
Who can be seen at the SBHC?
Any student (ABC-12th), board members, Americorp workers or staff member and immediate family (spouse and/or child(ren) of the Warren School District.
What services are provided at the SBHC?
We provide a variety of services at the SBHC. These services include (but are not limited to) the treatment of:
Acute/Sick visits: Allergies, common colds, stomach viruses, influenza, COVID, sinusitis, urinary tract infection, lacerations, sports injuries, lab work, etc.
Chronic care visits: High blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, ADHD, allergy injections, yearly well child examinations, vaccinations, sports physicals, etc.
The goal of having an SBHC in your child’s school is to encourage early intervention and prevention through consistency and education.
If my child is sick and is staying home from school for the day, and I want to take him/her to be evaluated by a medical provider, can they come to the SBHC to be seen?
Absolutely. If a child is too sick to come to school, they can still be seen at the school-based health clinic for evaluation and treatment.
If my child needs to be seen, does a parent have to be present for the visit?
In most cases, we are able to see the students without parents present for the visit. If the provider feels the parent needs to be present, the parent will be notified, and an appointment will be made.
Does the SBHC provide behavioral health services?
Yes. We have a Licensed Therapist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner on staff at our Warren SBHC. (This service is for students and staff only)
What phone number do I call to contact someone at the SBHC?
To contact somene at the clinic, call 870-466-4987.
