The Maryland School-Based Health Center Program provides comprehensive primary, acute, and preventative health services and chronic condition management to students, families, and communities in clinics physically located on a school campus. There are currently 87 active school-based health centers across 16 jurisdictions in Maryland. School-based health centers are critical in increasing access to health services for students in Maryland schools, especially in underserved communities. School-based health centers are known to improve students' health and educational outcomes. Their strength lies in innovating and integrating into the local school and broader healthcare system.
A Message from Maryland’s Secretary of Health Dr. Herrera Scott about School-Based Health Centers.
Interested in opening a new school-based health center?
The process for starting a new school-based health center can look different depending on a number of factors, including the type of organization applying, the extent of collaboration with local stakeholders, and building structure of the desired site. Whether you're just getting started, or ready to apply to join the Maryland School-Based Health Center Program, please email md.sbhcprogram@maryland.gov for further information and tailored support.
