Teen Health Center
Garfield Teen Health Center
The Teen Health Center (THC) is a safe, confidential place where students from Garfield High School can receive medical, nutritional services and mental health care. The Teen Health Center promotes how to live healthier lifestyles through education and counseling. All services are free of charge for students.
We are a school-based health center run by Seattle Children’s Hospital and Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic.
Schedule an Appointment
Students can schedule appointments in person at the Teen Health Center or by calling us at 206-860-0680
Services at the Teen Health Center
Students must be registered with the THC and have a scheduled appointment before receiving services.
Teen Health Center Registration Form
A parent or guardian must sign a consent form for a student, for services such as:
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Injuries
- Immunizations
- Nutrition Information
- Academic Concerns
Students can sign for themselves in certain cases where services are provided confidentially such as reproductive health concerns and emotional/mental health services. A Minor Consent will be need to be completed in person.
Immunizations
As part of the continued effort to keep Garfield and Nova students safe and healthy, we work closely with the school nurse and parents to ensure kids are up to date with their vaccinations.
Students need to have a full parental consent and a parent-signed Vaccine Informational Sheet in order to receive any vaccination.
Students can visit the THC anytime to make an appointment, and may be seen promptly if a provider is available.
You can email the Nurse Practitioners and we can contact you via DocuSign secure messaging to obtain your consent.
- MMR
- Polio
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis A
- Meningococcal
- Td
- Tdap
- HPV
- Influenza