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STARS Student Assistance Program

The STARS Student Assistance Program (SAP) is an award-winning, evidence-based program that addresses social and emotional barriers for youth, such as substance misuse, violence and bullying. SAP assists students in achieving academic and social success by promoting healthy development, reducing barriers to learning and building upon strengths.

SAP counselors:

  • Provide school-based prevention, intervention and aftercare support services to staff, students and families.
  • Assist students in achieving academic and social success by promoting healthy development.
  • Reduce barriers to learning.
  • Reduce risk factors.
  • Build upon strengths.
  • Promote protective factors.
  • Increase asset development and foster resilience.

SAP counselors are on-site in schools throughout the academic school year to provide:

  • Prevention education through assemblies and classroom
  • Early intervention for students exhibiting problem behaviors.
  • Counseling to small groups and individuals
  • Promotion of health with faculty teams and student leaders
  • Links to additional appropriate services in the school and community, such as mental health and substance misuse treatment services
  • Attention to students who are at a special risk for:
    • Anxiety
    • Depression
    • Crisis Management
    • Academic Stresses
    • Academic failure
    • Dropping out
    • Grief & Loss
    • Substance abuse
    • Substance misuse
    • Violence & Bullying
    • Relationship issues

Need food or clothing assistance?

We are here to help. We know that raising children in today’s world can be challenging and costly. If you are in need to any type of assistance with food, clothing, school supplies, toiletries, etc., please contact Mrs. Gadams, Mrs. Starke or Mrs. Davis. We will gladly assist in any way we can.

Family Counseling and Referrals

We believe in supporting the whole child and understand that some may need services beyond the school setting. We welcome you to email Mrs. Gadams, Mrs. Starke or Mrs. Davis and ask for an extensive list of local counseling centers and counselors for those needing additional supports.

In case of a crisis, please utilize the following:

  • 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LINE: CALL OR TEXT 988
  • 24/7 STATEWIDE CRISIS LINE: 855-274-7471 (855-CRISIS-1)
  • YOUTH VILLAGES MOBILE CRISIS: 1-866-791-9222
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TEXT "start" to 88788
  • CALL 211 FOR BASIC AND OTHER RESOURCES
  • REPORT CHILD ABUSE: 1-877-237-0004
  • For the local police please dial them directly or call 911
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