Detailed Introduction
Malabar Care Connect is a dedicated health clinic located at 205 W Cook Rd, Mansfield, OH 44907, specifically situated within Malabar Intermediate School. It operates as a campus of Third Street Family Health Services, a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to providing comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations.
The primary mission of Malabar Care Connect is to improve the health and well-being of students within the Mansfield City Schools District, their families, and school staff by offering accessible and affordable primary medical and behavioral health services directly within the school environment. This unique school-based model aims to remove common barriers to healthcare, such as transportation and cost, ensuring that vital services are available to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Services offered by Malabar Care Connect are extensive and include both primary medical care and integrated behavioral health services. This integrated approach means that physical and mental health needs are addressed concurrently. Key services include:
Primary Medical Care: Sick care, minor injury treatment, immunizations, physicals (including sports physicals), ADHD management, asthma management, and nutrition guidance.
Behavioral Health Services: Counseling for adults and children (ages 6 and older), anger and stress management, crisis intervention, diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders, individual, family, and group counseling, and life coaching. They also focus on issues such as stress, depression, and substance use disorders.
Community Health Worker Services: On-site Community Health Workers assist patients and their families in connecting with essential local resources, including those related to employment, food, housing, medical providers, utilities, and transportation.
Malabar Care Connect emphasizes a patient-centered approach, working to ensure high-quality care with dignity and respect for all individuals. It functions as an open-access clinic, welcoming walk-ins, appointments, and offering after-hours care options. The clinic also provides telehealth options, particularly for students at Mansfield Senior High School and Middle School, further enhancing accessibility.
As a Federally Qualified Health Center, Malabar Care Connect plays a crucial role as a safety net provider, focusing on enhancing primary care services in medically underserved urban and rural communities. It accepts various insurance plans, including commercial insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid, and also offers services on a sliding fee scale for qualifying patients, with payment adjusted based on income level and family size.
