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Welcoming Center
The Hamden Public Schools’ Welcoming Center is a one-stop shop for all of your HPS needs! At the Welcoming Center, you can register your child for school, complete the residency process, access student transportation information, learn about our multilingual learners services, and more. We also connect families to a wide range of community resources.
The Welcoming Center is located at:
Hamden Public Schools - Board of Education Offices
60 Putnam Avenue, First Floor
Hamden, CT 06517
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.
Appointments can be made here!
Services offered at the Welcoming Center
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Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year:
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Free of charge for HPS families
(Required for Certification of Residence Form)
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Our School-Based Health Center provides convenient, high-quality care right where students learn—supporting their health, well-being, and success every day.
The SBHC offers comprehensive healthcare services to students who are enrolled by their parent(s) or guardian(s). All students are eligible to receive these services at no cost.
Hamden is home to six School-Based Health Center locations, each offering a range of services to meet the needs of students and families.
The School-Based Health Centers at Hamden High School and Church Street School are administered by the Quinnipiack Valley Health District (QVHD).
- Church Street School
95 Church Street
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 475-480-4070
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-4:00pm, M, W, F
Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical
- Dunbar Hill School
15 Lane Street
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 475-480-4073
Services: Behavioral Health
- Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 475-480-4071
Hours of Operation: 7:00am-2:30pm, M-F
Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical
- Hamden Middle School
2623 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 475-407-7223
Hours of Operation: 7:30am-2:30pm, M-F
Availability outside of school hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Email HamdenMiddleSchoolSBHC@cornellscott.org
Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical
- Helen Street School
285 Helen Street
Hamden, CT 06514
Phone: 475-480-4075
Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical
- Ridge Hill School
120 Carew Road
Hamden, CT 06517
Phone: 475-480-4074
Services: Behavioral Health
Our Services
- Treatment and follow-up of minor illnesses and injuries
- Prescription and/or dispensing of medication for treatment
- Routine checkups and immunizations if needed
- Yearly Health Assessments and Immunization Reviews
- Treatment of skin conditions
- Health education program for children/parents
- Nutrition counseling
- Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of social and emotional problems
- Individual, group, and family counseling
- Risk reduction and early intervention services
- Referrals for primary care providers
- Case management, outreach and advocacy with school and social service agencies
- No out-of-pocket cost for medical or behavioral health services though insurance is billed
- Accept all health insurance plans
All services are free (no costs/fees) to families and students; however, students must be enrolled in the SBHC in order to receive services.
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