School Based Services
Deschutes County School-Based Health Centers
Program Manager: Shannon Brister, BA, QMHA-I
Program Supervisor: Jennifer Stephenson, Ph.D., LPC, CADC-I
What is a School-Based Health Center?
A School-Based Health Center is a healthcare clinic that offers a range of medical and mental health services located in a school.
Deschutes County Health Services operates seven School-Based Health Centers in partnership with La Pine Community Health, St. Charles Health System and Mosaic Medical.
Where are the School-Based Health Centers in Deschutes County?
- Sisters High School
- Redmond High School Click here for hours and services at the Redmond High SBHC
- MA Lynch Elementary Click here for hours and services at the MA Lynch Elementary SBHC
- Bend Senior High Click here for hours and services at the Bend Senior High SBHC
- LaPine HIgh School Click here for hours and services at the LaPine SBHC
- Gilchrist School District Click here for hours and services at the Gilchrist SBHC
What are some of the services available at SBHCs?
- Sports Physicals
- Yearly Well-Child Exams and newborn examinations
- Vaccinations
- Behavioral Health Assessments
- Individual, Family and Group Therapy
- Help for anxiety, depression
- Treatment for colds or flu
- Medication
- Referrals to specialty or other care
Call your local SBHC or Deschutes County SBHC Supervisor for more information (541) 322-7400
Who can get services at Deschutes County SBHC?
Any child living in Deschutes County between the ages of birth to 21 can get mental health therapy and medical care at any of our School-Based Health Centers.
How much do SBHC services cost?
SBHC’s bill insurance just like a regular clinic but no child will be turned away if they are unable to pay for services or do not have insurance. Our school-based staff can help you get connected to insurance or will work with you to make sure you receive the care you need.
Do SBHC staff speak Spanish or other languages?
All of our SBHC’s have bilingual staff. We also have interpreters available who speak a variety of other languages, including sign language.
Are SBHC staff trauma-informed?
All of our SBHC staff are trained to provide trauma-informed care.
These services are made possible by the following valued partners: La Pine Community Health Center I St Charles Health System I Mosaic Medical I Sisters School District I Redmond School District I Bend - La Pine School District I Klamath County School District I Deschutes Children’s Foundation I Oregon School-Based Health Alliance I Oregon Health Authority I Deschutes County
