The Teen Health Center, Inc. strengthens the health and well-being of Galveston's youth through easily accessible, school-based care.

Teen Health Center in Galveston

In 1985, a group of Galveston physicians opened a clinic to address the health needs of island teens. From that beginning, the program has grown and expanded to five school-based clinics. Since clinics are located in local schools, students miss as little time as possible while meeting their medical and mental health needs.

Youth aged 0 – 21 who live in Galveston or attend Galveston schools are eligible for Teen Health Center services. Children under age 18 must have a signed Parental Consent Form to be seen for any of our services, but once consent is on file for that year the student can come into one of our clinics at any time.  Patients over 18 may sign their own Adult Consent Form.

Our Providers

Teen Health Center employs highly qualified providers who are trained in effective, evidence-based practices.

Our staff includes:

  • Pediatrician

  • Physician Assistants

  • Licensed Master's-Level Therapists

  • Psychologist

  • Contracted Psychiatrists

Clinic Locations

Teen Health operates clinics in the following Galveston schools: 

  • Ball High School

  • Austin Middle School

  • Central Middle School

  • Weis Middle School

  • Moody Early Childhood Center

Payment

Thanks to the generosity of our partners and consistent with our mission to remove barriers to access, almost all services are provided free of charge. Teen Health Center, Inc. does not accept insurance, Medicaid, or payment for services with the exception of participation physicals ($5) and school staff appointments.

GISD staff are welcome at Teen Health, too! For just $25, staff can take care of many of their healthcare needs during their planning period.

Board of Directors

The Teen Health Center, Inc. Board of Directors is made up of community leaders who are dedicated to ensuring the organization's long-term viability. Their role is to adopt sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as to make sure the Teen Health Center, Inc. has adequate resources to advance its mission.

  • Taylor Adams, LCSW

    Board President

    Owner, Healing in Motion Therapy

  • Samantha Malchar, LSSP

    Board Treasurer

    Parent, Former School Psychologist

  • Rebecca Castro, LCSW

    Board Secretary

    Manager of Social Work at UTMB Health

  • Sue Johnson

    Board Member

    Founder and Director, Nia Cultural Center

  • Paulina Molina

    Board Member

    Vice President, Hometown Bank

  • Leon Philips

    Board Member

    Owner, FatCat Entertainment

  • Janet Zaborowski, LPC, LCDC

    Board Member

    Owner, Return Mindfully Therapy

 

Donations

Please consider making a donation to the Teen Health Center, Inc. to support our efforts to offer free medical and mental health care to Galveston youth. Click the "Donate" button below to make a donation via PayPal's secure service. Tax-deductible donations are also gratefully accepted at any clinic or by mail at the address listed below.