School-based Health Services

School-Based Health Programs

School Based Health Programs support students, their families, and school staff to promote health and wellness in the school environment. In addition to providing education, training, and guidance to the school community, the school health team may provide additional services such as: 

  • Onsite mental health therapy
  • Training and assistance with medication administration 
  • Management of illnesses and injuries
  • Communicable disease education, surveillance, and prevention
  • Support for students with chronic health conditions 
  • Assistance and support with medical emergency response teams 
  • Connection to health care and community resources
  • Support in the development of health-related policies and procedures 
  • Health education for students
  • Immunization information

Nursing and Mental Health Services

MDHHS funded School Wellness Program (SWP)

School Nursing Services
  • Northport Public Schools
  • Lake Ann Elementary
  • Betsie Valley Elementary

School Health Support Services

All other Benzie and Leelanau County schools are offered support and guidance in addressing Communicable Disease and Immunization related issues.  

 

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Betsie Valley Elementary, Lake Ann Elementary, and Northport Schools' Form:

Benzie Office

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Ste 100
Benzonia, MI   49616

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 882-4409(231) 882-4409
Fax: (231) 882-2204

Leelanau County
Health Services

7401 E Duck Lake Rd., Ste 100
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0200(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 882-0143

Leelanau County
Environmental Services

8527 E. Government Center Dr. Suite LL-007
Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8am-12pm and 1pm-4:30pm

Phone: (231) 256-0201(231) 256-0200
Fax: (231) 256-0225

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Rachel Pomeroy, Public Information Officer
Phone: 231-882-6085
bldhd@bldhd.org

 

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Free or low-cost health insurance for families. We can help you apply!  
Call 1-833-674-2159 or apply online at MI Bridges