New York School-Based Health Foundation

08/21/2026

This hashtag , we’re proud to celebrate alongside the organizations, advocates, providers, and community leaders working every day to make New York a healthier, stronger, and more equitable place.

At the New York School-Based Health Foundation, we’re especially grateful to be part of a nonprofit community that understands the power of meeting people where they are. For school-based health centers, that means bringing critical physical, behavioral, and preventive health care directly to students.

Here’s to the nonprofits across NYC and New York State turning community needs into action, expanding access, and creating lasting change. We’re proud to work alongside you.

08/04/2026

We are back with another Trivia Tuesday!

We are so proud of the Data Hub growth we've witnessed year over year. As we enter year 6, we have key areas of focus we are pursuing -- can you guess what those are?

Additionally, we'd like to hear from YOU on what areas the Data Hub should focus on in the future, as we continue to grow.

07/21/2026

Welcome back to Trivia Tuesday!

This week we are looking at important factors for determining the location of NY SBHCs.

Although there are several determining factors that go into the location of SBHCs, our 2024-2025 Data Hub participant data shows this as a factor for 86% of NY SBHCs.

See the full report here: https://bit.ly/447N1mq

Do you know any other important factors for the location of NY SBHCs?

07/14/2026

It's Tuesday -- You know what that means! Trivia Tuesday!

Last week, we looked into "who we serve" according to the 24-25 NY SBHC Data Hub participant data. This week, we are looking into "what brings the students in?"

Students are able to visit their NYSBHCs for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes SBHCs are even able to diagnose and help manage chronic conditions. Which of these chronic diagnoses do you think our 24-25 Annual Report data found most common?

Click the video below, and take your guess before the countdown runs out, after which the answer will be revealed.

Comment your guesses and thoughts!

And if you haven't had a chance to review our full report, you can find it here to brush up for next week: bit.ly/4uYWveF

07/10/2026

It is Full-Report Friday!

We are so excited to announce the release of the Official 2024-2025 New York School-Based Health Annual Profile.

Now in its sixth year, the NYSBHF Data Hub report captures data from 137 SBHC locations across 14 Sponsoring Organizations, representing 55% of all school-based health centers statewide.

The data this year speaks for itself:

- 70,187 students served across 343,891 visits
- 88% received medical care centered on prevention
- 22% accessed behavioral health services. No appointment needed, no stigma attached
- 65% of students are uninsured or rely on Medicaid/Child Health Plus
- 64% of students 12+ were screened for depression

We are proud to release this data, and to continue to grow our hub every year.

Check out the full report: https://bit.ly/447N1mq and don't forget to check back in Tuesday for our next round of Trivia!

07/09/2026

As we look back on the last couple of weeks, we want to say thank you to the School-Based Health Alliance, the NY School-Based Health Alliance, and everyone we were able to connect with and hear from at this year's National Conference.

It was a privilege to learn from others and to celebrate SBHCs together!

As those in our SBHC community reflect on their time at the conference, we'd love to collect and reshare any learnings, photos, or best practices you picked up! Feel free to comment and/or reach out to us privately, and we will be sure to spread the word.

07/08/2026

Tuesday Trivia Reveal!

The answer is C - 65%.

That is roughly 45,600 students who rely on the care provided at NY SBHCs.

It's important to note that this number is reflective of the NY SBHCs who participate in our data hub. This does not include students from SBHCs who do not participate and/or students with missing or unknown insurance. As the Hub grows and improves, our numbers get more accurate!

07/07/2026

Today is Trivia Tuesday!

The Annual Report is officially out, and we've packed a lot into this year's deep dive.

Every Tuesday for the upcoming weeks, we're digging out one stat from the data that you may not have known.

This week we are focusing on "who do we serve?".

React "like" for A, "love" for B, "care" for C, or "wow" for D -- or comment your guesses/support. We will share the answer tomorrow morning!

To explore this topic and many more (or to get a leg up on the trivia competition next week), view the full report here: https://bit.ly/4uYWveF

06/28/2026

Every young person deserves to have at least one adult who sees them, supports them, and reminds them they belong.

For LGBTQ+ youth, that support can be lifesaving. Having just one trusted, accepting adult in their lives reduces the risk of su***de attempts by 40%. Yet only about one-third of LGBTQ+ young people experience acceptance from their parents. Another 1/3 face rejection, while many others hide who they are until adulthood. Please review the article here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/accepting-adults-reduce-su***de-attempts-among-lgbtq-youth/

That's why safe, affirming spaces matter.

School-Based Health Centers are uniquely positioned to provide compassionate, judgment-free care where students can access physical health services, mental health support, and trusted adults who listen. Sometimes, knowing someone is in your corner can make all the difference.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength and resilience of LGBTQ+ youth and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every student has access to care, support, and a place where they are valued for exactly who they are!

Happy Pride!

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05/23/2026

Everyone should check out this wonderful article highlighting the groundbreaking work Lindsay Farrell has done in her 40 years working with Open Door Care Network.

Farrell focuses on patient-centered care and accessibility. She has dramatically expanded the Open Door Care Network -- including the addition of 9 school-based health centers.

Check out Farrell's incredible career at the link below!

Open Door Family Medical Center

It was 1984 and Lindsay Farrell, a young mother recently arrived from New York City, was looking for reasons to get out of her large, drafty house in Ossining. This […]