1. Southwest School-Based Clinic
Introduction to Services

2. Do Now:
On a piece of scratch paper, take 45 seconds to write down up to 5 reasons why someone would visit a clinic.
As students get settled, ask them to turn their attention to the Do Now. Ask them to reflect on the question silently.

3. Purpose
Many students need health services, but (for many reasons) do not get them. The School-Based Clinic aims to provide easy access to high-quality health services so that you can get your basic needs met and focus on living a healthy life.

4. Agenda: Intro to the School-Based Clinic Our services New this year
How to register for services
As students get settled, ask them to turn their attention to the Powerpoint and jot down some thoughts before getting started.

5. What is the School-Based Clinic?
It’s a clinic…
High-quality, affordable, and comprehensive medical and behavioral health services by professional staff who specialize in adolescent health.
It’s in your school…
Located in room E021
Open Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Open to all students
Facilitator: Make sure you introduce yourself and explain your role at the clinic.

6. What Does the Clinic Do? We provide services related to:
Physical health
Mental health
Nutrition
Safe sex information
STI testing and treatment
Birth control & pregnancy testing
Help getting health insurance
Physical health: Physical exams/checkups (for sports, college, jobs, etc.), immunizations, treatments for common conditions (like the flu, cold, headaches, cramps, etc.)
Mental health: individual counseling, connecting to community resources
Nutrition: healthy eating habits, how to gain/lose weight in a safe way
Safe sex education: STI testing and treatment, information about sexual practices
Reproductive health: birth control, pregnancy tests

7. STI testing and treatment Birth control & pregnancy testing
In groups of three, share one reason why you think the clinic provides these services to high school students:
Physical health
Mental health
Nutrition
Safe sex information
STI testing and treatment
Birth control & pregnancy testing
Help getting health insurance
Facilitator: Give the students (example: 150 seconds [2 ½ minutes]) to discuss in a small group why these services are important to high school students. As they discuss, walk around the room to listen in on conversations; select 2-3 groups to call on when you convene.
Some possible answers could be:
Easy access (it may be hard to get to doctor due to transportation issues, time constraints, where they live, etc.)
Being able to talk to someone in a safe, judgment-free environment (without parents)
Get accurate information about a variety of topics – knowing is better than not knowing!
To get support and help if something comes up in the middle of the school day
Personal health and academic success are linked; if you aren’t a healthy individual, you aren’t going to be able to thrive in the classroom.
Be prepared to share out to the rest of the group!

8. Our services are… Discreet Convenient Affordable
Discreet. We offer (mostly) confidential services at the clinic. While we are housed at the school, we operate more like a doctor’s office in terms of protecting your privacy. However, in most cases, if you are under 18-years old, there are things that we legally need permission from your parents/guardian(s) for before we can see you (for example, mental health services or physicals). Other things, like reproductive health or chemical use treatment, are things for which you can give consent. We do everything we can to maintain your privacy, like not talking to teachers about what you come to the clinic for and not sharing details about our time together with your parents (unless you say it’s okay).
Convenient. We’re located right in the school. No need to worry about transportation or missing lots of class time.
Affordable. Everyone is covered, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. If you have insurance, we will bill it, but you will never have any out-of-pocket costs.

9. Turn to a partner, and describe the three qualities of our services in your own words.
Facilitator: Walk around the room to listen to responses.

10. Applications due September 17. Meetings start October 7th!
New Stuff: THE Council
Citywide youth leadership board
Every other Tuesday, 4:00PM – 6:00PM
Learn about teen health issues through: discussion, trainings, guest speakers
Food is provided
Earn gift cards
Great addition to your resume
Sign up online or on paper at the clinic.
Applications due September 17.
Meetings start October 7th!

11. How to Register Registration & Consent Form (GREEN)
Sent out with enrollment forms.
Must be signed by parent/guardian if under 18 years old
Consent for most treatments at the clinic (exception: mental health)
Minor Registration & Consent (PINK) 
Signed by the student
Gives consent to reproductive health & drug/alcohol abuse
Green registration & consent form
Must be completed and signed by your parent/guardian if you are under 18 and returned to the clinic – once we have this form, it is good for all 4 years!
Minor’s Consent
Minor’s consent is an exception to the rule that your parents have to agree before you can receive health services if you are under 18. It only applies to some services though. At the clinic, this means you can complete your own pink form and be eligible to receive certain services such as those related to reproductive health (like birth control, condoms, pregnancy testing) and drug/alcohol abuse.
Confused? Stop by the clinic.

12. Mental Health Informed Consent  Must be signed by parent/guardian if under 18 years old Must be (re)signed after 12 months

13. With your partner, explain the similarities & differences between these clinic forms.
GREEN: Clinic Registration/Consent
Must be signed by parent/guardian (if student is under 18)
Gives consent to most services provided in the clinic.
Good for all four years of high school
RED: Minor Consent
Can be signed by a student under 18 years old (parents do not have to sign it)
Gives consent for reproductive health (birth control, sexual education, STI/pregnancy testing) and drug/alcohol abuse
WHITE: Mental Health
Must be signed by parent/guardian (if student is under 18) before receiving mental health services.
Gives students permission to be seen by a mental health professional
Must be (re)signed each year until client turns 18 yrs.
SIMILARITIES:
Must be signed and turned in before a student can receive services.
Extras can be found in the clinic

14. Visiting the Clinic Submit all registration forms.
Call OR or stop by the clinic (E021)
Talk with Atasha at the front desk to pick a day & time for your appointment.
Write down your appointment time. Put it on your calendar, make a reminder on your phone, or keep the confirmation card.
Your teacher will get a pass from us that excuses you from class the day of your appointment.
Come to the clinic and check in with Atasha.
Your provider will greet you and you can get started with your appointment!
Check out with Atasha and schedule a follow-up appointment, if needed.
1. If you need a new form, we have extras at the clinic.
2. Students can stop by at the following times: before school, during lunch, or passing time. Please check in with your teacher and get a pass first!
3. We can schedule an appointment on a day/time that best fits your schedule. Please be aware that you might have to wait a few days for an open appointment.
4. Be aware that such reminders may not maintain your confidentiality. Don’t keep your card hung up in your locker. Make a code word in your phone.
5. Please go to class FIRST and get your pass from your teacher.

15. When you are done, turn your boards around.
Closure
On your whiteboard, write down one thing that you:
Learned about the Southwest School Based Clinic OR
One thing you are still curious about.
When you are done, turn your boards around.
Facilitator: Encourage students to silently read the boards of those around them. As you glance around the room, answer questions that students have identified and/or address any misinformation.

16. Don’t forget: Stop by with any questions! We are located in E021
Hours: 8:30AM – 3:00PM
Phone Number:
Find us online
facebook.com/mplssbc @MplsSchlClinics