Social isolation. Remote learning. Job loss. Sickness and death of family members. These are just a few examples of how the pandemic has affected children. Now more than ever, kids need mental health treatment and Connecticut-based schools are trying their best to help them.
School-based Health Centers (SBHCs) have existed in the state since 1981, starting with Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. SBHCs are primary care facilities offering a range of physical, mental, and in some cases, dental services located on school grounds.
Licensed and funded by the Department of Public Health (DPH), the centers have expanded over time. The DPH supports 88 SBHCs in 22 communities within the state, many of them in larger cities and towns like New Hav...
