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District health services reports screenings, community partnerships and student referrals
Summary
Health services reviewed screenings (SBIRT, Signs of Suicide), referral volumes and community partnerships; staff said confidential screenings guide intervention and the district leverages community partners for training and student supports.
The district’s health services team presented an annual report Wednesday covering student screenings, referrals, immunization surveillance and community partnerships.
Health services staff said screenings such as SBIRT (substance use screening) and Signs of Suicide are confidential tools used to identify students who may need follow up. The presenter said the program’s success is measured in part by early detection and referral: 964 students were referred to guidance after presenting to the nurse’s office during school hours this year.
The report described partnerships with area health organizations and colleges: Massasoit Community College rotates nursing students through the district; local health centers and hospital partners provide training, space and resources; and the district’s Bridging Lives substance‑use coalition provides prevention sessions to athletes and at prom and other events.
Health services staff described their collaborative processes: schools hold regular student‑assistance meetings with nurses, guidance counselors and other staff to discuss concerns and coordinate interventions. For confidential screenings, staff said results are not shared with families unless a professional assessment verifies a concern or a threat to safety.
Why it matters: the report documents ongoing public‑health work inside schools — early detection, referrals, and community partnerships that support student health and access to services.
