Health Services

Opportunity for Free Sealants for Children


Physical and Dental Final Reminders


All students in Kindergarten, 6th, and 11th grades are required to have completed physical exams.


All students in Kindergarten, 3rd, and 7th grades are required to have a completed dental exam.


Information regarding school physical and school dental exams will be posted on the Parent Portal and/or mailed home for those students that have not turned in a physical or dental form for this school year.


Exams may be mailed to the health room, faxed, or emailed to your school nurse.  For contact information, see the Contact Us page.


If you have any questions or concerns please contact your school nurse.

Mental Health Resources

Counseling Services

Looking for a counselor/therapist for your child? Penn Manor Counselor Curated List of Outside Agencies for Counseling and Behavioral Health Services 



Mental Health America Resources in Spanish

https://mhanational.org/recursos-en-espanol?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=6593e0bb-4380-490d-84ea-78dd7d2ab5e1


Teen Hope Resource Guide 

Provided by Samaritan Counseling Center   Teen Hope Resource Guide


Lancaster Warm Line: (717) 945-9976

The Warm Line is designed to be a supplement to the county's crisis hotline. It will offer "a safe place to discuss problems, talk about your day, or ask questions related to recovery and wellness strategies. 

Certified peer specialists will staff the Warm Line from 2 to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Messages left outside those hours will be returned when the line is open again.

School Based Counseling Services:  (717) 391-0172

Penn Manor has a partnership with TEAMCare Behavioral Health Services.  School based counseling is offered in the Penn Manor School District.  Families should contact their student’s school counselor to determine if this type of support is an option based on insurance and wait lists. 


Mental Health and Crisis Line:  9-8-8 1-855-284-2494

The Center for Community Resources will offer a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person’s needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed. 


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-8255

This free and confidential line is available 24/7 anyone who is in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. 


Websites To Help You Cope With Stress and Anxiety: 

Virtual Grief and Loss Support Groups - Pathways Center for Grief and Loss

Coping Kids & Teens, a program with the Pathways Center for Grief & Loss, is a local resource to support the needs of children, teens and families impacted by serious illness and loss through individual and group grief support services. As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and in an effort to ensure everyone’s health and safety, we are temporarily suspending events and in-person support groups.

They are offering virtual counseling sessions and support groups through Zoom (similar to Facetime for those using iPhones) for children, teens and families. Phone support continues to be available for the bereaved as well as school and community professionals who have questions about our services or are seeking resources to share. There is no cost to participate in these services. 

Please call the Pathways Center at (717) 391-2413 or (800) 924-7610 to request the log-in address or phone number to participate via Zoom.

Health Screenings

The school nurses are busy working on completing health screenings as mandated by the PA Public School Code.  Height, weight, and vision screenings will be completed on students in grades K-12.  Hearing screenings will be completed on students in grades K-3, 7, and 11. Scoliosis screenings will be completed on students in grades 6 and 7.  This includes all Penn Manor Virtual School (PMVS) students.


Health screening results are posted to the Parent Portal in Sapphire.  The Health Screenings include height/weight (BMI), vision, hearing, and scoliosis in applicable grades.

If you prefer or require a paper copy of your child’s BMI/Screening letter, please contact your student's building Certified School Nurse by phone or email.  The Certified School Nurse will then mail home a copy addressed to the parent.