In a landmark collaboration, the Baldwin Union Free School District is joining forces with PM Pediatrics Care to establish the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center. This innovative initiative underscores the district’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the holistic well-being of its students, with an urgent focus on addressing mental health needs.
A Holistic Approach to Student Well-being
Under the leadership of Dr. Shari Camhi, superintendent of schools for Baldwin, the district emphasizes the paramount importance of attending to students’ emotional wellness as a foundational element of academic success. Recognizing the inseparable link between mental and academic well-being, the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center is dedicated to offering comprehensive resources tailored to support students’ diverse needs.
Immediate Access to Urgent Care Services
Strategically located at Baldwin Middle School, the Wellness Center promises immediate access to urgent care. For behavioural health concerns and resources dedicated to promoting mental wellness. With flexible hours accommodating both during and after school periods. The centre ensures that students have convenient access. To the urgent care support they require, precisely when they need it.
A Community-Centered Endeavor
The establishment of the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center was made possible through a grant from former U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, exemplifying the collaborative efforts between local government and educational institutions to prioritize student welfare. As concerns surrounding the mental and behavioural health of school-aged children escalate, the centre emerges as a vital resource within the Baldwin community, offering urgent care for students in need.
Comprehensive Services for Student Success
The centre will provide a comprehensive range of services. Including evidence-based therapeutic care delivered by licensed pediatric and adolescent behavioural health professionals. Additionally, a dedicated team comprising school nurses, counsellors, and district personnel will be readily available. To offer quality mental and behavioural health services, including urgent care interventions when necessary.
A Vision for Immediate and Sustainable Change
Dr. Camhi expresses profound pride in Baldwin’s pioneering role. As one of the first school districts in the nation to offer such comprehensive urgent care services directly onsite. At no cost to families. With a resolute focus on fostering a positive and nurturing environment conducive to both emotional and academic growth. The Baldwin Schools Wellness Center represents an urgent step forward in supporting students’ urgent care needs and shaping a brighter future for all. Together, with the support of its partners at PM Pediatrics Care,. The district looks forward to the continued success and impact of the Baldwin Schools Wellness Center. In addressing urgent care concerns and nurturing the well-being of its students.
