The Badger Health Center is a comprehensive community resource that offers a wide array of services aimed at fostering overall well-being. One branch of the center contains our ARcare medical clinic, which provides essential healthcare services to students, staff, and community members. Adjacent to the medical clinic is the Badger Family Center, offering a range of family resources, from educational support to guidance on parenting and life skills. The Badger Health Center also provides dedicated mental health services as well as houses our Badger Family Food Pantry and laundry services.

We invite you to visit the Badger Health Center and experience all of the services offered! Whether it's medical care, mental health services, resources from the Family Center, or even laundry assistance, our goal is to contribute positively to the well-being of our entire district and community.

Location:

1301 W. Center St., Beebe, AR

Phone:

501-882-5463 ext 1001

Contact:

Labray Merkel, School-Based Health Center Coordinator

Email: lmerkel@beebeschools.org

Office Phone: 501-882-5463 ext 1020

ARCARE MEDICAL CLINIC

Access to medical care has never been more convenient. Parents do not have to miss work, and students do not have to miss valuable class time. The on-site ARcare medical clinic provides services such as:

Non-emergency care visits - care for illness and injury
Basic lab testing (Strep, Flu, COVID-19, etc.
Wellness checks, Sports Physicals, and Comprehensive Annual Exams
Immunizations
Follow up visits and referrals to specialty providers
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Chronic Disease Management

TRANSPORTATION

With your permission, Beebe School District personnel can assist with transportation of your student to and from the clinic during the school day. Please note, in order for the school personnel to transport your child to the ARCare appointment, you will need to complete page 2 of the patient paperwork (linked below) and select “ School Staff” on the ‘Consent to Treatment’ form. On page 4, HIPAA Privacy Practices Consent form, ‘Beebe School Staff’ must be listed in the box. This allows your child to be seen and examined by a licensed APRN in the absence of an adult and gives permission for Beebe Schools personnel to help transport your child to/from the scheduled appointment.

HOURS & INFORMATION

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday

8 am - 5 pm

Phone:

501-387-4021

Appointments and Walk Ins Accepted!

BADGER FAMILY CENTER

The Badger Family Center offers resources to help parents address their students' academic needs as well as the needs of other members of the family. Our Family Center Coordinator, Mrs. Chelsey Swindle, is available to answer questions and help address any needs our families may have. Stop by our Family Center and see what it has to offer! Examples of resources available include:

Reading Corner
Educational Books, Games, and Resources
Student Project Materials
Die Cut Machine
Internet Access
Job Application Help
Information about District-Provided Services
NEW: Laundry Services!

New this Year!

We have just launched our brand new Laundry Service at the Badger Health Center! We understand the importance of easing the demands on our families and ensuring that students can focus on their education without unnecessary worries. The laundry services at the Badger Health Center are another step toward providing needed support to our students and their families.

To book laundry services, you may complete the form linked below or call Mrs. Chelsey Swindle at 501-882-5463 Ext. 1069 to book an appointment.

Laundry Service Sign Up:

https://bit.ly/BadgerLaundry

BADGER FAMILY PANTRY

At the Badger Family Pantry, our goal is to help students improve their behavior and learning by lessening worry about food insecurity. Here are some important facts to know about the pantry! -

Any family with a child enrolled in the district can get food regardless of their income or employment situation.
Families can shop for food on the third Wednesday of every month between 8:30 and noon.
All items are donated or are purchased with donations and grants. We are always grateful to have donations of money or food to support the pantry. To donate, you may contact our Badger Family Pantry Coordinator, Mackye Sandlin.
The Badger Family Pantry also participates in the Arkansas Food Bank's free backpack program for grades Pre-K-4th, which provides breakfast and lunch items on the weekend for students in need.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Beebe School District's mental health services, overseen by our dedicated Mental Health Coordinator, Ms. Hailey Washam, prioritize the emotional well-being of our students and staff. Our goal is to ensure that our school community has access to a range of support services tailored to address mental health needs. These services include counseling, crisis intervention, and educational resources aimed at promoting mental wellness. You may reach out to Ms. Washam with any questions regarding outside counseling, mental health resources, or other related needs. Not to mention Benny the therapy dog is always by her side and ready to provide support!

Outside Counseling Services

BSD partners with several counseling clinics to provide mental health counseling to our students. If your child needs mental health counseling, please fill out the referral form linked below and submit to mentalhealth@beebeschools.org.

Please note that Families Inc, The Pointe, and Chenal Family Therapy can only provide school based therapy services if the children have Medicaid insurance. Life Within is the only clinic that is able to provide school based services to students with private insurance.

Mental Health Counseling Agencies

Mental Health Referral Form

Beebe School District

Be a Badger

Family & Student Resources

Our District

Staff Resources

Location:

Phone:

Contact:

ARCARE MEDICAL CLINIC

Hours of Operation:

Phone:

Appointments and Walk Ins Accepted!

Scarlett Faulk, APRN

Todd Anderson, APRN

BADGER FAMILY CENTER

Hours:

Contact:

New this Year!

BADGER FAMILY PANTRY

Contact

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Contact

Outside Counseling Services