About us:Fair Haven Community Health Center started The Body Shop at Wilbur Cross High School in 1982. Originally a collaborative effort of Fair Haven Community Health Center and Yale, funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Body Shop was the first school-based health center in the country.
The Body Shop provides complete medical services including physical exams and immunizations, through the care of an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. In partnership with Yale or Clifford Beers, the Body Shop staff includes a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who provides counseling and support for students with emotional and social needs. We also offer the services of a Substance Use Educator. Our office managers help students schedule appointments to ensure access to healthcare. The Body Shop staff work together to conduct support groups for students in the areas of self-esteem, nutrition and fitness, substance use, bereavement, and HIV/AIDS. We require a completed permission form signed by a parent or guardian (see below). The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health through the New Haven Board of Education, provides support for The Body Shops. English: http://nhps.net/sites/default/files/School_Based_Health_Center_Permission_Form.doc Spanish: http://nhps.net/sites/default/files/School_Based_Health_Center_Permission_Form_Spanish.doc For more information on school-based health centers, go to nasbhc.org |
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