School Based Health Centers
School-Based Health Clinic • Winooski, VT
Clinic Type
School-Based Health Clinic
Address
School-based health centers located in Vermont schools (various). No single address provided
Phone
+18026568210
SBHC@med.uvm.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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SBHCs generally bill patient visits to insurance; Vermont SBHCs may have grants or district funding in addition to billing
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are School Based Health Centers (SBHCs)?
Clinics located in or near schools providing healthcare services to elementary, middle, and high school students, beyond a school nurse’s office.
Who staffs SBHCs?
Licensed providers such as physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health counselors, and dental providers typically staff SBHCs.
What services do School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) provide?
SBHCs provide pediatric primary care and may offer additional services such as dental care or physical therapy. They see students for acute care, chronic care, preventive care, well-child exams, and mental health care.
Who sponsors SBHCs in Vermont?
Sponsors are typically an area medical center, federally qualified health center (FQHC), or private practice, and patient visits are billed to their insurance.
How are SBHCs in Vermont different from others?
Vermont SBHCs often operate part-time, rather than every day school is in session, and have grassroots organizing roots.
What types of care are provided at SBHCs in VT?
All SBHCs provide pediatric primary care; some offer additional services such as dental care or physical therapy.
How are the programs funded?
Funding comes primarily from billing for patient visits; some SBHCs also have grants, contributions from the school district, or Medicaid Administrative Claiming reinvestment funds.
Who can I contact for more information or to join the Vermont SBHC program?
SBHC team can be reached at SBHC@med.uvm.edu.
What is the Vermont Peer Collaborative?
A quarterly virtual gathering facilitated by the Vermont Department of Health and VCHIP to discuss issues relevant to SBHCs in Vermont.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals.com (General Community Health Centers of Burlington page): No specific ratings available for the school-based center itself (0 reviews)
Patients praise
- Increased accessibility for students and families
- Reduction in school absenteeism and parental work absences
- Effective collaboration between school, medical, and community partners
- Successful service delivery for acute care, chronic condition management, and behavioral health
- Convenience of on-site care including vaccinations and physical therapy
Common complaints
- Barriers to access for non-English speakers (though the center aims to address these)
- Limited operating hours (historically part-time)
- Dependency on external grants, donations, and volunteer physician time for funding and staffing
- Historical need for increased provider frequency
"It’s been so great this year. My kids get sick often, unfortunately, which means a lot of time for me doing quick emergency sub plans and coming to get them from the nurse and bringing them to the doctor. [The program] is very beneficial for myself as a parent."
— Parent Jessica Perrotte in WCAX news coverageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community News Service » Winooski’s O’Brien Community Center renovations slated to begin this fall - Community News Service — Apr 8, 2026
- Winooski community services moving ahead of building renovations — Mar 26, 2026
- Winooski library to be closed for a month, dental offices moved — Mar 23, 2026
- School Services Supports Students, Schools, and Suicide Prevention - Howard Center — Jan 26, 2026
- Vermont's HealthHub expands with new dental program - Valley News — Sep 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) operates as a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, and preventive services. They serve residents across Vermont with a network of 12 U.S. offices including Winooski, VT (address: 32 Malletts Bay Ave, Winooski, 05404). CHCB emphasizes accessible care for all, with convenient hours and a patient base of about 34,000. Key details: founded 1971, headquarters in Burlington, revenue ~$35.3M, 124 employees, contact: info@chcb.org, phone 802-864-6309.
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