Springfield Schools awarded state funds toward school-based health center

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio ( WDTN ) — A new school-based health center just received funding from the state through the Mental Health Recovery Board of Clark, Greene & Madison Counties.

$1 million was awarded to Springfield City Schools to fund the $3 million facility.

Rocking Horse Community Health Center, an established and trusted healthcare provider with 25 years of service in Clark County, will operate the health center.

The health center will have four exam rooms and three additional rooms for mental health treatment. It will provide primary care, vaccinations, health screenings and individual/group mental health counseling.

Rocking Horse plans to add vision and dental services in the future.

“Students can go to the health center to get treated for primary care and behavioral health services and get back to class quickly. They won’t miss out on important instruction,” said Superintendent Dr. Bob Hill.

Patients needing services not offered at the health center will be referred to appropriate outside agencies.

A ribbon cutting for the facility is set for August 12, and the facility will open on August 15.

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