Healthcare, Wellness, & Nutrition
Healthcare at Harborcreek Youth Services
Medical and Healthcare Services are provided to all clients of Harborcreek Youth Services and are available to all clients, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. In our Residential Program, we treat youth with a variety of complex psychiatric and mental health needs related to complex trauma, in addition to routine healthcare needs a child may have.
Healthcare services provided to clients include medical, dental, and vision care. Nurses provide direct nursing care and act as liaisons with psychiatrists, community physicians, and local hospitals. They administer routine medications and facilitate the integration of medical care in the client's overall treatment program. Our Treatment Team approach allows our Medical Department to easily communicate and work with each child's therapist, teachers, PCP's, family members/caregivers, support staff, and other integral members of their Team, ensuring the highest standard for every child’s care. Our agency's on-site medical facilities are staffed by licensed medical professionals and any services provided are consistent with current regulations, guidelines, and standards. Routine and emergency services are provided through on-site or on-call consultants.
Client Wellness and Nutrition
Harborcreek Youth Services is committed to providing an environment that promotes client wellness, proper nutrition, nutrition education, and regular physical activity as part of the total residential and learning environment. You can read more about our Client Wellness Policy & Procedures below and download additional resources.
In addition, Harborcreek Youth Services has a well-established Youth Advisory Board (YAB) that provides input and relevant feedback on a wide array of issues ranging from food to recreation and other aspects of the residential life experience.
Related Resources:
Wellness Policy Background Information - Federal regulations regarding Wellness Policy Assessment Tools
Client Wellness Goals - Learn about the goals set by the HYS Client Wellness Committee
Current Cafeteria Menu
Snack Menu
Starting the day with breakfast has been associated with improved academic performance, improved classroom behavior and attentiveness, and fewer visits to the nurse. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was established to ensure that schoolchildren have access to a well-balanced meal every morning that class is in session. Learn more here.
Nutrition and Fitness Resources
Summer Meals Locator - Harborcreek Youth Services and the Summer Food Service Program want to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Learn more here!
Healthy Non-Food Rewards - a tip sheet for healthy diets and kids
Action for Healthy Kids’ Healthy Eating Toolkit - a website with a wealth of nutrition resources for home or on-the-go
Healthy Eating for Families - Family schedules may be hectic, but you can still eat well together. Use these tips to make healthy choices with your family.
Nutrition Based Physical Activity Games - Physical activity and healthy eating go hand in hand, so why not combine them both for some exciting fun?
Students with Special Dietary Needs
We make accommodations for children who are unable to eat school meals because of a disability that restricts their diet. In order to make modifications or substitutions to the school meal, schools must have a written Medical Statement on file that is signed by a State recognized medical authority (licensed physician, physician assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner, or dentist).
The statement must identify:
The child’s disability
An explanation of why the disability restricts the child’s diet
The major life activity affected by the disability
The food(s) to be omitted from the child’s diet
The food or choice of foods that must be provided as the substitute
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
05/05/2022
For more information about healthcare, client wellness, or nutrition at Harborcreek Youth Services, contact Colleen Daisley, MSN, RN - Director of Nursing, Compliance Officer at (814) 899-7664, extension 302.