Petoskey School Wellness Program (at Petoskey High School)

About this Location

The Petoskey School Wellness Program is a collaboration of Public Schools of Petoskey and Alcona Health Center supported through funding from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). With parental/guardian permission, our licensed Behavioral Health Therapist and School Nurse can provide healthcare conveniently within Petoskey High School. This allows for ease of access, fewer disruptions of regular routines and less loss of class time for students.

Additionally, Alcona Health Center and the Public Schools of Petoskey have a separate collaboration to place Behavioral Health Therapists at every school in the district. (This program is not funded by MDHHS.) For more information on behavioral health services at other school locations, please select “locations” from the main menu at the top of the screen.

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Providers

Connie Millstead, LMSW

Petoskey School Wellness Program (Behavioral Health)

Connie Millstead, LMSW obtained her Master of Social Work from Spring Arbor University.

Rebekah Pedersen, LPC

Behavioral Health

Rebekah Pederson, LPC is a Behavioral Health Therapist. She studied and graduated from Spring Arbor University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. Ms. Pederson is certified in Advanced Alcohol Treatment and Drug Counseling and holds a certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her professional interests include adolescent development trauma treatment and ADHD for girls and women.

Jennifer Sickmiller, RN

Family Medicine

Jennifer Sickmiller RN is the school nurse for Petoskey School Wellness Program. Ms. Sickmiller brings with her many years of nursing experience. She attended Christ College for Nursing and Ohio University.

Services Provided

School Nurse
Behavioral Health
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Hours & Contact Info

Address

1500 Hill Street, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone

(231) 412-6371 (School Nurse Office )

(231) 487-2250 (Phone for Support Staff/Scheduling Extension 3920)

Fax

(989) 358-3736

Hours of Operation

SCHOOL NURSE -
Wed: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thur: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (12/22/23 - Closed for the Holiday)
Hours are subject to change during building closures, and school breaks.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS -
Hours vary by provider and are subject to change during building closures and school breaks.

Walk-In Hours

There are no Walk-In hours at this location.
Same day appointments are available.

After Hours

If you have a medical or behavioral health issue after hours, please contact your primary care provider. Petoskey School Wellness Program established patients can access AHC Petoskey Child Health Associates After-Hours Access to Care – (231) 487-2250

If you have an Emergency dial 911!

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FTCA Statement

Alcona Health Center is a Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) Deemed Facility. This health center receives Health and Human Services (HHS) funding and has Federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health or health related claims, including medical/dental/behavioral health malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.