School-based health centers (SBHCs) increase adolescent utilization of age-appropriate, preventive health care services in order to reduce health care disparities and increase educational success. They are a unique way to increase This workshop is designed for school leaders interested in opening school-based health centers or wellness centers. Learn about planning stages, partnership building, needs assessments, SBHC principles, consent/confidentiality, establishing MOUs, and best practices of school integration and building a community of care.