Health Services

Immunizations:  Please make sure your child is receiving their immunizations and a copy of the record is given to the school nurse. Indiana law (Indiana code 20-8.1-7-10.1) provides that no student shall be permitted to attend school for more than twenty(20) calendar days beyond the date of his/her enrollment if immunizations are not up to date.

Medical Concerns:  It is very important for the school nurse to be notified of any medical concerns of your child. Please do not hesitate to let me know of any changes and updates to your child medical concerns. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

Medications: In order for students to have prescription medication given by the school nurse a form must be completed by the ordering physician as well as the parent/guardian. In addition, if a student has over- the- counter medication including cough drops a non-prescription formed must be filled out by a parent/guardian.

Female students: Please make sure your daughter bring in a change of clothing along with supplies (sanitary napkins/tampons) to keep in their locker. Also, sanitary napkins/tampons are available in most bathrooms for 5 cents and 25 cents in others.

• Teen Help Hotlines and Info Links

  Hundreds of hotlines and other resources for depression, suicide, bullying, grieving, cutting, alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and many MANY others!

• MCHS Guidance and Counseling

  Contact any MCHS counselor - we're here to help!

• Open Door Adolescent Health Center at MCHS

  We have a mental health professional on staff, here at school...

• Indiana State Suicide Prevention

  If you or someone you know has ongoing thoughts of death or suicide, or if a suicide attempt has been made, contact a doctor or go to a hospital emergency room immediately or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

• United Way 211

  Connecting residents in 19 northern Indiana counties with comprehensive and up-to-date information about social, health and government services. Dial 2-1-1 seven days a week, 24 hours a day and talk to a live phone counselor or browse the online directory to find the resources you need.

• The Samaritan Center

   The Samaritan Center is a community-based, interfaith counseling and education service serving Michigan City and LaPorte. Their mission is to help individuals and organizations heal and grow by improving their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.

• Swanson Center

  Swanson Center's staff is dedicated to  improving lives by providing comprehensive, expert mental health services. Offices are in both Michigan City and LaPorte.