Starting a School-Based Health Center
Are you interested in starting a School-Based Center (SBHC) in your community? At the New Mexico Alliance for School-Based Health Care (NMASBHC), we’re dedicated to providing the resources and support you need to make this vision a reality.
Communities often embark on the journey of school-based healthcare in collaboration between schools or districts and medical organizations. Whether you’re at the initial stages of exploration or ready to take concrete steps, we’re here to guide you through the process.
Visit our Funding Opportunity page for information about SBHC Planning grants.
Key Steps in Planning an SBHC: Begin your journey by exploring our New Mexico Readiness Criteria for New School-Based Health Centers document. This foundational resource outlines crucial steps and considerations to take as you take on this initiative.
Data Collection: Utilize the New Mexico Data Collection Toolkit to gather data that can help you as you work through the NM SBHC Planning and Readiness Assessment. We have included a sample needs assessment from a previous SBHC Planning Grantee to give you an idea of what kind of data is helpful to collect and how you can package it to prepare for applying for additional operating funds.
From Opportunities to Operations: Delve deeper into the intricacies of SBHC establishment with our comprehensive SBHC Planning Guide, From Opportunities to Operations. This resource provides practical guidance, best practices, and actionable insights to streamline the process and ensure success.
Additional Resources: In addition to our SBHC Planning Guide and online support, we offer a wealth of supplementary resources to support your efforts. Whether you’re seeking guidance on funding opportunities, policy, advocacy, or community engagement strategies, we have you covered.
At NMASBHC, we’re committed to empowering communities to provide accessible, comprehensive healthcare to students. Join us on this journey as we work together to create healthier, thriving communities through the the expansion of School-Based Health Care. If you would like individual support please reach out to Kim Sabo, kimberly@nmasbhc.org, for more information.
Ready to get started? Explore our planning resources below!
Additional SBHC Planning Tools
- Community Frequently Asked Questions for Planning a SBHC
- School Engagement and Integration Guidance
- SBHC and School Principal Collaborative Protocols
- Estimated Cost to Open a SBHC
- Sample SBHC Operations Budget
- Sample SBHC Planning Data Report (Moriarty Edgewood School District)
