Baylor College of Medicine’s Teen Health Clinic is focused on extending Texas Medical Center-quality healthcare to Houston’s underserved youth. We work to prepare teens and young adults to become healthy and achieve their full potential as community members. The Teen Health Clinic’s six locations are situated within high schools and community centers and provide high-quality primary, preventative, reproductive and behavioral healthcare services at no cost to youth across Harris County.
Beyond offering no cost care to youth, community programs such as Ascend offer tuition assistance and mentorship for youth interested in careers in allied health professions. Ascend connects young adults (aged 18 to 26, with their high school diploma/GED) to job training and career readiness resources that will lead to stable, sufficient employment in the healthcare field. Ascend also provides educational resources to youth on issues of health, wellness, family planning, financial literacy and relationship management.
One of the critical prerequisites for enrolling in the Ascend Program is an initial assessment conducted by the behavioral health specialist, which evaluates each participant’s clinical needs, goals and appropriateness for the program. It helps determine whether the program is a good fit and identifies additional support that may be beneficial, ensuring participants have the resources needed to begin this transformative path.
After the initial evaluation, participants may continue receiving ongoing therapeutic support based on their needs and treatment goals. This continuity of care is essential for maintaining progress and addressing emerging challenges. The clinician provides consistent assistance, helping participants navigate their mental health with professional guidance.
Right now, all gifts to the Teen Health Clinic - General Fund will be matched, dollar for dollar, to support behavioral health programming for underserved youth. You can help expand vital healthcare services, provide life-changing mentorship, bolster behavioral health resources and empower youth to build healthy, successful futures.
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