Health Services

Healthy students are better equipped to succeed academically, build meaningful relationships, and thrive both in and out of the classroom. Physical, mental, and emotional well-being are essential components of student success and lifelong development.

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) provides countywide leadership in school health, school nursing, behavioral health, and student wellness services. Through an integrated Whole Child approach, the Health Services Unit partners with school districts, county offices of education, community agencies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to promote students' physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

Our multidisciplinary team supports schools through nursing services, behavioral health programs, CAREspaces, mental health initiatives, and health education. Together, we work to remove barriers to learning, strengthen student resilience, improve access to care, and create healthy, supportive environments where all students can achieve their full potential.

Mission

Our mission is to provide comprehensive countywide support to educational communities as they work to create accessible health services for every student. Together, we aim to foster a nurturing environment where every student can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally, ensuring that health and education are prioritized.

Vision

We collaborate closely with school districts, educational partners, and community organizations to strengthen student health, behavioral health, and wellness services across Riverside County. Through consultation, technical assistance, professional development, and program support, we help improve health outcomes, expand access to care, and create safe, supportive learning environments where students can thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Our work is grounded in the Whole Child framework, recognizing that physical health, mental health, and emotional well-being are interconnected and essential to student success. We support the development of effective health and wellness practices, strengthen systems of care, promote evidence-based interventions, and assist educational agencies in addressing the diverse needs of their students.

In addition to supporting districts countywide, we provide comprehensive health, nursing, behavioral health, and wellness services for internal RCOE programs. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with departments throughout the organization to ensure students receive coordinated support that addresses both their physical and mental health needs, removes barriers to learning, and promotes overall well-being.

What We Do

We collaborate closely with districts to enhance school health practices, improve health outcomes, and foster safe, supportive environments for students. Through tailored technical assistance, our services are designed to empower educational communities and ensure access to quality health and nursing care across the county. We strive to improve health policies and promote a safe, healthy learning environment. 

We provide comprehensive health and nursing services to support internal programs across our organization. Our team collaborates with various internal departments to ensure that student health is prioritized at every level.