What Membership Means

Connecting SBHC Professionals and Supporters

Professional Relationships: The Network fosters professional relationships between members that lead to collaboration on projects and assistance with site-specific challenges.

Project Teams and Committees: Network members collaborate to research SBHC challenges and define solutions on the local, state and national levels. Members are also active on board committees such as policy, membership and resource development.

Providing Resources, Training, and Technical Assistance

School-Health Weekly: Each week the Network e-newsletter highlights training opportunities, grants and news from members and partner organizations in one accessible format.

Assisting New Sites: As communities express interest in establishing an SBHC, the Network, in collaboration with the State SBHC Program Office, provides guidance and resources on effective communication and community engagement, and connects new sites with consultants to assist in the planning process.

Organizational Development: Need help on communications, strategic planning or resource development? The Network’s knowledgeable staff and members provide several trainings each year to assist with effective organizational development.

Continuing Education Units: Each fall at the Annual Institute and throughout the year the Network provides members access to affordable Continuing Education Units.

Educating Policymakers

Advocacy: Collaborating with elected officials is one of the most effective ways to ensure SBHC stability in Oregon. Through Network advocacy, members have opportunities to develop personal relationships with local, state and federal policymakers and motivate their communities to action.

Advocacy Training: The Network’s advocacy trainings educate SBHC stakeholders on how to effectively spread their message to target audiences and garner support for SBHCs.

Network Membership Categories

Individual:All individuals over 18 who are committed to the mission of the Network and are willing to give to the Network efforts. Individual Members have one vote at annual meetings, may hold office and serve on committees.

School-Based Health Center: All school-based health centers in the State of Oregon fall under this membership category. SBHCs receive one Individual Membership for staff representation. SBHC employees may serve on committees

Youth: Any individuals under 18 who are committed to the mission of the Network and are willing to give to the Network efforts. Student Members may serve on committees.