School-Based Health Centers: 

 

A school-based health center (SBHC), also known as a school-based clinic, consists of one or more rooms within a school building designed as a place where students can go to receive primary health services. An SBHC is more than a school nursing station; students can receive on-site diagnosis and first dose of treatment from one or more members of an interdisciplinary team of clinicians that may include physicians, nurses, social workers and health aides.

 

Mental Health Centers: 

 

Arrangement either permanent or on need basis to provide counseling during various stages of child's development. It is one of the most neglected aspect in a child's life.

 

Health Clubs - Little / Young Doctors:

 

School-based Health Clubs provide a wide range of activities – including health services, counseling, recreation and health education / promotion. These centers attempt to inculcate a healthy attitude and also an interest in the medical profession.

 

Family Resource Centers:

 

This includes parent education, child care, counseling, health services, home visit and career training – to students of all ages and their families. These centers may be based either on the school campus or at some other community setting.

 

Comprehensive Multi-Component Program - Full Service Schools:

 

Although the definition of “full-service” varies from place to place, a full-service school most commonly calls for restructured academic programs integrated with parent involvement and a wide range of services for students and families – health centers, family resource rooms, after-school activities, cultural and community activities, and extended operating hours. The full-service school model attempts to create an easily navigated network of school and community resources for parents and students, including but not limited to health services.