Chemical Health/Substance Use Overview
Drug use at an early age is an important predictor of the development of a substance use disorder later in life. To combat this problem and to help our students avoid the negative outcomes of substance use, Osseo Senior High has a Student Assistance Counselor (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)) that can provide school-based chemical health support to students, families and staff, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to be educated around the negative effects of substance use and to help students make better-informed decisions when it comes to their overall wellbeing. Prevention is key to helping students learn about the negative effects of substance use, while helping students increase their protective factors and decreasing their risk factors.
Not sure what the signs of substance use look like? This resource may help you understand signs and symptoms.
https://drugfree.org/article/signs-of-drug-use-in-teens/
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/warning-signs-teen-substance-use
Reach out to Krista Brenno, Student Assistance Counselor (brennok@district279.org 763-391- 8677 for additional guidance and support. Referrals for individual substance-use support can also be made through your child’s School Counselor. Students may self-refer as well.
School-based chemical health support may include, but not limited to:
Crisis Intervention
Screening/Pre-Assessments.
Individual support
Consultation for parents/staff.