The Campus Clinic is an Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) School-Based Health Clinic (SBHC) located on the campus of Asheville High School/School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville (AHS/SILSA) in the CTE Building. The Campus Clinic provides comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services for AHS/SILSA students and staff. Our youth-centered model offers a convenient medical home that allows students to receive care without interrupting their school day or requiring a parent or guardian to miss work. We specialize in the management of chronic conditions, treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, mental health, and preventive care, including well-child visits and immunizations. Dental services are provided separately through AMH's Mobile Dental Unit, which visits campus twice each school year to offer dental exams and cleanings.

Any student currently enrolled at Asheville High School/School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville (AHS/SILSA) is eligible to receive services at the Campus Clinic. Graduating seniors may continue receiving services during the summer with permission from AHS/SILSA. When appropriate, Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) staff will assist students in transitioning their care to another AMH location.

The Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) Campus Clinic follows the Asheville City Schools calendar.

Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including during student lunch periods.

With the exception of services covered under North Carolina's Minor Consent Law, a parent or legal guardian must enroll students as Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) patients before they can receive care. Enrollment includes completing a Consent to Treat form, allowing students to access services on an ongoing basis.

Enrollment paperwork can be completed securely through Healow Sign or by using paper forms, which are available from the Campus Clinic upon request.

No problem! Your student can continue seeing their existing primary care provider or pediatric provider while also receiving care at the AMH Campus Clinic. If you choose to keep your student's current provider, we'll work with them to help ensure continuity of care by sharing records, when appropriate and with the necessary consent. The Campus Clinic can also serve as your student's primary care provider if you prefer.

Students are not expected to pay at the time of their visit. Appalachian Mountain Health (AMH) accepts Medicaid, Medicare, most private/employer-sponsored insurance plans, and self-pay patients. For billable services, insurance will be billed when applicable. AMH also offers a Sliding Fee Scale Program for all patients. Those who qualify may receive reduced costs based on their approved discount level.

We do not send letters home regarding confidential services. However, insurance companies may send an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) or other billing-related communications to the policyholder. Costs for services provided outside the Campus Clinic such as prescription medications, imaging, laboratory services, or referrals to specialists may vary depending on a patient's insurance coverage.

Students may request an appointment by visiting the Campus Clinic, calling the clinic directly, or having a parent/guardian contact us to schedule an appointment. School staff and the school nurse may also refer students when appropriate. Walk-ins are welcome for questions, assistance with registration, and, when available, same-day care for acute concerns.

Yes! Students do not have to use all of the services offered through the Campus Clinic. Once enrolled, they may receive only the services that best meet their individual needs, such as behavioral health counseling, while continuing to see their own primary care provider or pediatric provider.

The Campus Clinic provides individual behavioral health counseling for AHS/SILSA students and staff. Our licensed therapist offers evidence-based care, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy when appropriate.

Our behavioral health therapist and nurse practitioner work together using an integrated care model to support each patient's mental health needs, including evaluation and medication management when appropriate.

Behavioral health services can help students experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harming behaviors, anger, aggression, defiance, difficulties with social skills, and other challenges affecting their well-being or success at school.