School Based Programs

School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide cost-effective & time-efficient services that benefit the community, schools, teachers, parents and students.

Visits 2016-2017

Dental – 15%
Medical – 33%
Behavioral Health – 52%

Total Revenue 2016-2017

Medical – 27%
Dental – 34%
Behavioral Health – 39%

Cost Effective

48% Increase in number of behavioral health visits at CTRA with the addition of full-time LCSW
Increased Medical care by 125% due to a full time APRN at Larson SBHC
Within one school year, SBHC staff engaged in many hours of critical, non-billable care coordination services on behalf of their students.

Time Efficient And Prevention Based

2,608 dental sealants completed at Integrated Health Solutions Inc.’s in East Hartford between 2013-2017.
166 physicals exams completed during the 2016-2017 school year alone, including 40 for uninsured students (a 37% increase from FY 2015-2016)
The screening component of the ADAPT (Assessing the Development to Assist Preschoolers in Transition) program identified 26% of preschoolers attending School Readiness sites in East Hartford who were exhibiting at-risk behaviors (compared to national average of 4%)

Response to Community Needs

IHS staff worked with students to create the World Changers and Power Pushers Group to empower female students as Leaders vs. Bullies

CTRA created a food pantry for students and hosted a food drive

CBITS & Bounce Back Treatment Groups in Elementary and Middle School

Parenting Power parenting groups held at Elementary Schools

ADAPT program created to address preschool behavioral health needs

AIDS Mobile Theater at the High Schools.

IHS responded to need for increased mental health support by hiring additional staff

CTRA Social Worker
School Readiness Social Worker
Goodwin College Behavioral Health Services