Social needs referral practices across a collaborative partnership with leading health agencies

Results: 100 adolescents (ages 14-17 years, 90% Black) enrolled in the study.Regarding adolescent-specific clinic offerings, participants expressed interest in learning more about transitioning to adulthood (44%), having a healthy lifestyle (41%), and mental health/coping skills (36%).Participants described their mental health as excellent, very good, or good (78%), while also actively seeking information on ways to improve their mental health (45%).In terms of social well-being, participants often engage in opportunities outside of home and school (80%) but were less often aware of where to go for help if needed in their community (30%).Conclusion: Partnership between healthcare professionals and adolescent patients, particularly in primary care, is crucial in facilitating social well-being and appropriate health care utilization.Engaging adolescent patients in social needs screening measures can provide insight to practitioners regarding this population's unique health and social needs. Social needs referral practices across a collaborative partnership with leading health agencies