The School Health Services Program is intended to minimize health barriers to learning for public school students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It addresses day-to-day student health needs, emergency health needs, and in-school management of chronic and acute health conditions like diabetes, asthma, allergies, and epilepsy. In-school care management helps to ensure that student health conditions do not prevent students from attending school.
Supporting Students, Families, and Schools
Full Service Schools (FSS) is a collaborative partnership between Duval County Public Schools, United Way of Northeast Florida, Kid's Hope Alliance and community-based organizations that brings mental health, health, social, and supportive services closer to students and families.
Full Service Schools recognizes that students are more successful when their academic, behavioral, mental health, physical health, and basic needs are supported. FSS works to reduce barriers to learning by connecting students and families with services that support their overall well-being.
What Services Are Available?
Services vary by school and community needs and may include:
Individual and family counseling
Behavioral health support
School-based mental health services
Case management and care coordination
Family support and parenting resources
Mentoring
Academic support and tutoring
Enrichment and youth development activities
Health and wellness services
Connections to community resources
Assistance accessing food, housing, clothing, transportation, and other basic needs
Connections to health care and insurance resources
Services are provided through community partners and are designed to complement the supports already available through the school.
Get Connected to Services
Is your child experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or other challenges that may be affecting their success at school?
A Full Service School Social Worker can help connect your student and family with appropriate school-based and community resources.
How to Request Support
1. Submit a Full Service Schools referral.
Complete the School Based Mental Health Counseling Referral link.
2. Your referral will be reviewed.
The Full Service School Social Worker assigned to your child's school will conduct an assessment and determine appropriate next steps.
3. Connect with available services.
The Full Service Social Worker will work with the student and family to identify appropriate services and connect them with available school-based or community resources.
Services and availability vary by school and individual student/family needs.
Please view the FSS Detailed Contact List to identify the Full Service School Social Worker assigned to your child's school.