Mount Sinai School-Based Health Center

The Mount Sinai School‑Based Health Center at P.S. 83 provides free medical and mental health services to all enrolled students, right in our school building.

This clinic works together with your child’s regular doctor to keep students healthy, learning, and in school.

Mount Sinai’s school‑based health centers offer comprehensive primary care, mental health care, and preventive services for students in East Harlem public schools.

At P.S. 83, students can receive care for everyday health needs as well as support for managing ongoing conditions.

Medical care (right at school)

• Complete physical exams (including annual check‑ups and school health forms).

• Care for common illnesses (colds, flu, stomach bugs, asthma flare‑ups, minor injuries).

• Ongoing care for chronic conditions (such as asthma or allergies), coordinated with your child’s primary care doctor.

• First aid during the school day.

• Immunizations required for school and recommended vaccines.

• Prescriptions and dispensing of common medications when needed.

• Laboratory testing (such as blood work, urine tests, strep tests, and other routine tests).

Forms and school participation

• Completion of medical forms for:

  • After‑school programs and clubs.

  • Sports and physical activity.

  • Summer camp and other youth programs.

Mental and behavioral health support

• Individual counseling for stress, anxiety, sadness, behavior concerns, and family changes.

• Support with peer relationships, bullying, and school adjustment.

• Referral to additional mental health services when needed.

Health education and prevention

• One‑on‑one health education to help students understand their health conditions and treatments.

• Guidance on healthy habits, such as nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and hygiene.

• Support for families with questions about their child’s health and development.

All services at the Mount Sinai School‑Based Health Center are provided at no cost to families, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

If your child has health insurance, the clinic may bill the insurance, but there are no co‑pays or out‑of‑pocket costs for families.

No. The School‑Based Health Center does not replace your child’s primary care physician.

Instead, it adds an extra layer of convenient care during the school day and can share information (with your permission) to coordinate with your child’s doctor.

• All P.S. 83 students are eligible to enroll in the Mount Sinai School‑Based Health Center.

• Students must be registered to receive full services, but any student can receive first aid and emergency care.

To give your child access to all services, please complete and return the Mount Sinai School‑Based Health Center consent/registration forms.

Enrollment steps:

1. Get the consent forms from:

   • The clinic office (Room 109).

   • The main office.

   • The school website (downloadable packet).

2. Review and sign all sections of the forms.

3. Return the forms to your child’s teacher, the main office, or directly to the clinic in Room 109.

4. Once enrolled, your child can be seen during the school day as needed.

If you need help completing the forms or have questions about insurance, clinic staff can assist you.