High School Wellness Centers

Each Wellness Center
is operated by a partnership that includes Christiana School District, Christiana Care and the Delaware Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Social Services.  Christiana Care is rated the number one quality leader in the region by the National Research Corporation.  

The Wellness Center's friendly staff work closely with your healthcare provider, parents and school nurse to create a health care resource you can rely on and trust.  If you have not yet found a healthcare provider, the Wellness Center can help you locate one, using the free services of Christiana Care's referral service.  Partnership in high school wellness centers throughout Delaware is just one part of Christiana Care's mission to improve the health of the people living in the community.

Here are some of the benefits you should know about having a Wellness Center in your high school.  The Wellness Center provides, free of charge:
 

• Physical examinations, whether they are routine, for sports or pre-employment
• Health screenings, including those for communicable infections
• Women's health care
• Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
• Immunizations
• Nutrition and weight management
• Individual, family and group counseling
• Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Tobacco cessation counseling
• Drug and alcohol abuse counseling and referral
• Outreach to at-risk youth
• Health and nutrition education
• Follow-up as requested by your family healthcare provider

The Wellness Center does not provide hospitalization, x-rays or complex laboratory tests, does not distribute or prescribe birth control, and does not provide on-going treatment of complex medical or psychiatric problems.

What do you have to do to take advantage of your Wellness Center's services?  Enroll!  If you are under 18, ask your parent or guardian to sign a consent form and complete a Registration and Health History form.  Enrollment forms must be returned to the Wellness Center before any services will be provided.

The Wellness Center
Your high school Wellness Center adheres to federal regulations governing confidentiality of care.  However, Wellness Centers encourage you to involve your parents or guardians in your wellness plans.  Parents and guardians are invited to call with questions or arrange to visit the Wellness Center.

For an appointment, or if you have questions or would like to visit and learn more about the Wellness Center, please call or write to your high school listed below:
 

Christiana High School Wellness Center
190 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE  19713
PH:  302-454-5421
FX:  302-368-1421
Website

Glasgow High School Wellness Center
1901 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE  19702
PH:  302-369-1501
FX:  302-369-1503
E-mail Website

Newark High School Wellness Center
750 East Delaware Avenue
Newark, DE  19711
PH:  302-369-1606
FX:  302-369-1609
E-mail Website
 

HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS CENTER HOURS
Monday-Friday ~ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm