Garfield Teen Health Center

In-school medical and behavioral health services make care convenient and accessible for students and their families. Our goal is to support student success at school and beyond by providing care where they spend most of their time – at school. Staffed by Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic

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Where is the Teen Health Center? 

We are located inside the main building in Suite 102 (co-located with School Nurse Sam). Come say hello!

How much does it cost? 

There is currently no out-of-pocket cost for services at the Garfield Teen Health Center and we do not bill insurance.

What services are available?

Register

Students must be registered for services at the Teen Health Center before they can be seen. Pick up a registration packet from the Teen Health Center or sign up online. Registration must be renewed each school year. Confidential minor consent forms are only available at the center. Students must be enrolled and have a scheduled appointment before receiving services.

Who can use the health center?

Services are available to any student with a SPS ID.

• Written consent from a legal guardian is required before students can be seen for non-confidential services (sports physicals, vaccines, routine preventative care). Guardians can complete consent forms on DocuSign or paper copies are available at the health center
• Students may consent to their own confidential care only in the following cases: 
  • mental health care at 13 years or older
  • STI testing and treatment at 14 years or older
  • and reproductive healthcare at any age

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Meet the Garfield Teen Health Center Staff

Micky Kander, PA-C MPH MSW (he/him)is the psychiatric provider who specializes in both behavioral health and primary care.

He can see students for evaluation and treatment for things like ADHD, anxiety, depression and PSTD. Mickey is at Garfield every Tuesday. 

Jannet Nieves Noriega (she/her)is the clinic’s registered dietician and sees students for anything food and diet related, from questions about sports nutrition to eating disorders and nutrient deficiencies.

Jannet’s goal is to help encourage healthy relationships with food. 

Michelle Reese(she/her) is the clinic’s Community Care Coordinator and helps connect patients and families to resources outside of school like food, clothing, or Medicaid/Apple Health.

Michelle is also a proud Garfield alumni and Bulldog mom! 

Fadumo Adan (she/her) and Tsega Tekeste (she/her)are community mental health workers who help connect students and families to mental health resources outside of school.

Fadumo and Tsega are at Garfield on Thursdays.

Melanie Cope (she/her) is the Clinic Coordinator and is at the Teen Health Center on Monday – Friday.

Mel helps with scheduling, outreach, and getting students and families signed up with the clinic. 

Nisreen El-Saadoun, MPH (she/her) is Odessa Brown’s School-Based Health Program Manager.

She is the programmatic point-of -contact and supports communications, partnerships, and operations of the Teen Health Center and other school-based health center sites.

She can be reached at the email address: Nisreen.el-saadoun@seattlechildrens.org

The Garfield Teen Health Center (THC) is a safe, confidential place where students from Garfield High School and Seattle Public Schools can receive medical, nutritional services and mental health care. The Teen Health Center promotes how to live healthier lifestyles through education and counseling. Our goal is to provide quality care that is accessible and convenient for students and their families. Students do not have to change their primary care provider to use school-based health services. Interpretation is always available. Students can get everything from their sports physicals and flu shot to mental health therapy.

When the school-based clinic is closed, students are welcome at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic Othello 3939 S Othello Street, Suite 101 Seattle, WA 98118. 206-987-7210