The Georgia School-Based Health Alliance, Inc. (GASBHA) was formed in November 2012 to advocate for the expansion of school-based health centers in Georgia and to provide technical assistance to communities around the state poised to open a center in their area.
GASBHA is officially recognized as an affiliate with the movement’s national organization: School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA). SBHA is active on a national level with policy makers in Washington, DC to promote the school-based health center model and to advocate for funding.
Mission Statement
GASBHA advances the health and success of Georgia’s children through community partnerships to develop and support SBHCs.
Goals
- To provide support and facilitate the development of school-based health centers throughout the State of Georgia
- To develop systems of care that incorporate students, families, schools and community
- To increase access to comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services for Georgia’s children
- To reduce health disparities
- To maximize academic achievement
- To facilitate community collaborations for broad-based support of school-based health centers.
- To decrease healthcare costs to the State’s health system.
- To advocate for the total well-being of Georgia’s children