- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- School Health and Wellness
Partnerships and Innovation
School Health and Wellness
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Healthy kids learn better. The District’s Office of School Health and Wellness aims to create a safe and healthy learning environment by removing health-related barriers so that students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Health-related Services and Initiatives
- Nursing Team: Includes 17 registered nurses, 9 of which are outreach nurses, who provide direct and consultative support for school health services across our district. Many schools also have on-site health staff (RN, LPN, or MA) through our nurse agency partner.
- Dental and Vision Services: Onsite dental services to students; vision screening and glasses for students in need.
- Behavioral Health Services: In addition to social workers and counselors, the District has a partnership with multiple behavioral health agencies that provide behavioral health services directly inside many of our schools.
- School-Based Health Centers: Also located directly inside many of our schools. Our school-based health center partners provide students with a full spectrum of health-related services, from physicals to managing chronic disease, behavioral health issues, and more.
- Immunizations: The District works with health partners to provide immunization services.
- School Health Teams: Individuals at each school trained in specific health modules; asthma, diabetes, seizures, allergic reactions, and medication delivery.
Health Forms
Contact
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Office of School Health and Wellness
9th floor, Fisher Building | 3011 W. Grand Blvd | Detroit, MI 48202
Dr. Elliott Attisha | Elliott.Attisha@detroitk12.org | Phone: (313)-873-7494
Mental Health Tips for Students from TRAILS
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Support Your Student's Mental Health
During COVID-19The DPSCD partner, TRAILS, which has assisted the District in mental and behavioral health supports, has put together a resource document for DPSCD families. This resource provides guidance and recommendations to families for
- Talking with children and teens about Coronavirus/COVID-19
- Supporting school-age youth with effective coping strategies
- Recognizing healthy and unhealthy coping skills (such as self-harm or substance abuse)
Please follow the link here for access to the resource.
COVID Resources for Families
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Return to School Roadmap binder
COVID-19 health screening questions for families English
COVID-19 health screening questions for Staff and Visitors English
COVID-19 health screening questions for families Spanish
COVID-19 health screening questions for Staff and Visitors Spanish
COVID-19 health screening questions for families Arabic
COVID-19 health screening questions for Staff and Visitors Arabic