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1. What are the School Based Health Centers?

The School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are health clinics located in four Lincoln County high schools (Newport, Taft, Toledo, and Waldport) that provide easy access to healthcare for all Lincoln County students, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Lincoln County's SBHCs are staffed by trained, licensed professionals deeply committed to serving the health care needs of young people.

2. What Services are Provided?

• Routine medical office visits for chronic or acute health needs
• Physical exams
• Treatment of minor injuries
• Immunizations
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse screening, assessment, and treatment
• Vision, hearing and dental screenings
• Health education and wellness promotion
• Referrals for specialty health care services
• Limited dental services via voucher program with dental professionals
• Oregon Health Plan eligibility screening and sign up
• Family planning education, risk assessment, counseling and methods
• Translation services are available at no cost

3. Who Can Receive SBHC Services?

All Lincoln County K-12 students, including Lincoln County School District onsite pre-school and homeschooled students, are eligible to receive care.

According to Oregon Law, students aged 15 and over may access all medical services for themselves. Oregon State law also permits youth aged 14 and older to seek mental health and alcohol and drug services without parental permission. Students under age 15 must have signed parental permission to receive medical services, except for those services defined by Oregon Law which allow students of any age to receive care for sexually transmitted diseases and birth control information and services.