Section 8: Health and Wellness Information I. Mental Wellness
The School is committed to the intellectual and emotional wellness of our students and their healthy adolescent development. Therefore, the School provides access to confidential counseling and psychological services while school is in session. The School contracts Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Dan Martin in order to respond to normative developmental concerns. In cases where ongoing treatment is indicated, Dr. Martin works to connect students with community providers. Dr. Dan Martin and other mental health provider’s offices are located in the lower level of the Health Center, which is now our Wellness Center. Additionally, the School has a relationship with Dr. Eric B. Cohen, M.D., a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, that will allow quick access to his services if needed. All issues discussed with our mental health professionals are private and confidential unless the safety of a student or the School community is at risk. Dr. Martin’s counseling and psychological services are part of the regular Health Center services and therefore included in your son’s tuition. However, the cost for services provided by Dr. Cohen or other mental health providers will be the responsibility of the student’s family as they are not part of the School’s regular Health Center services. Parents/Guardians and students who are interested in utilizing either of these services should contact Dr. Martin directly by email at martind@avonoldfarms.com.
II. The Health Center Hours, Locations, and Information The Health Center Hours: Monday - Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Main phone number: (860) 404-4234 This is also the number to call after office hours to reach a nurse for medical emergencies. The Health Center provides 24/7 care either in the office or on call to the student body while school is in session. Care is provided for illness and injuries occurring while school is in session in addition to any other medical issues that may arise while a student is at school. Students with chronic illnesses are managed in cooperation with their primary care physician and may remain at school so long as their health is stable. Off Campus Medical Appointments: The School will provide transportation for off-campus appointments related to medical issues that arise while at school. The Health Center does not provide transportation to routine appointments such as with a dentist, orthodontist, allergist, and/or with a regular therapist, etc. Students needing transportation to such appointments must hire alternative transportation, obtain permission and check out properly from the Dean of Students office prior to leaving campus. Medical Forms: Students are required to have all medical forms and consents completed, signed, and uploaded to Magnus before they arrive on campus. Students will not be able to remain on campus, attend classes, or participate in a sport or other school activities if they do not have all of the required documents submitted. Health Insurance: All students must have proof of health insurance through an American-based company. 38
