Pendleton School Based Health Centers
The SBHC's are open for the 2020 - 2021 school year! Please note that COVID-19 testing is not available at the SBHC locations. During comprehensive distance learning, the SBHC's are open for scheduled appointments only. Services may also be offered by telehealth. The Nurse Practitioner is staffed at the High School. Counseling staff are available at Sunridge. You may schedule an appointment to be seen at the following offices: Sunridge Middle School: Call 541-966-3432 for the Mental Health Counseling appointments Pendleton High School: Call 541-966-3857 for the Nurse Practitioner appointments

Available Services
- Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries
- Physical examinations - routine and sports physicals
- Immunizations
- Diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases
- Dental screenings, education, and fluoride varnish application
- Vision, dental and blood pressure screenings
- Health promotion services: depression, eating disorder, suicide, weight control, nutrition
- Education / support groups
- Counseling services for a variety of needs to support students
- Smoking prevention and cessation
- Classroom presentations
- Staff will be seen for acute illness and injuries as time allows
- Referrals for health care services which cannot be provided at the School Based Health Center


FAQS
What is a school based health center?
A school based health center is a clinic located on a school campus operated by qualified mental and physical health professionals.Who works there?
The SBHC team includes a nurse practitioner, mental health counselors and medical assistant. Medical staff provide comprehensive physical health services to help meet the holistic health care needs of students. Counselors support students as they return or improve to a higher level of functioning. Students can be affected by grief and loss, family issues, anxiety, depression, anger problems, problems with friends and school.What about appointments?
During comprehensive distance learning, the SBHC's are open for scheduled appointments only. Services may also be offered by telehealth. To schedule an appointment call Pendleton High School for the Nurse Practitioner and Sunridge Middle School for Mental Health Counselors.What about consent?
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All students need to be registered with the SBHC each school year before services will be provided. To register forms can be picked up in person or mailed. If you would like to also receive dental services, please fill out the dental consent form.
Paperwork can be returned to SBHC in person, by mail, or faxed. Once forms are received, services may begin at SBHC. - Oregon State Law requires a parent or guardian signature for mental health services for students under 14 years of age and medical treatment under 15 years of age, with exception of family planning information and sexually transmitted disease service. We support and encourage parental involvement in decisions about their student's health care.
What about confidentiality?
Our health services and records are private and confidential and separate from school records. Please click here to see our Privacy Practices Por favor haga clic aquí para ver nuestras prácticas de privacidad