Wellness Centers

Challenge

The L.A. Trust was established in 1991 by the Board of Education to support its school-based health centers and improve the health of Los Angeles Unified students and their families. In 2001, we became an independent 501(c)3, but we continue our close relationship and unflagging support for this vital student healthcare system. Healthcare disparities remain, and too many students and their families lack access to the primary, mental and oral health resources they need.

Solution

Twenty Student and Family Wellness Centers have been established to serve both student and community members, with more on the way. These Wellness Centers are staffed and managed by federally qualified health centers that work with LAUSD and outside partners to provide high-quality physical, dental, and mental healthcare, along with supportive services such as case management.

The L.A. Trust plays a pivotal role in this Wellness Network, advocating for its expansion, supporting the exchange of best practices through a Learning Collaborative, and connecting the clinics to student health initiatives from The L.A. Trust and others. Student achievement depends on student wellness, and school-based health centers are indispensable. The L.A. Trust collaborates with community partners to ensure that every child has equal access to healthcare and an equal opportunity for success.

Wellness Centers

The L.A. Trust convenes myriad partners and funders to collaborate with the clinics that staff L.A. Unified’s growing network of Wellness Centers. Together we explore and improve access and services, using data, research, best practices, and Learning Collaborative conferences.

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