The primary role of the Student Assistance Counselors is to support students through life's ups and downs, whatever the reason may be. Confidentiality is of the utmost importance with the exception of harm to self, harm to others, or someone is harming them. Topics specific to Student Assistance can include but are not limited to:

• Alcohol and other drug problems

• Family crisis- divorce, separation, illness, or death

• Poor self image, self esteem

• Suicidal thoughts

• Trouble with friends or family members

• Feeling sad, lonely, or anxious

• Relationships

• Eating disorders 

• LGBTQ+ support

Students can refer themselves or a friend or family member can refer a student.  Faculty members can also refer students. All referrals are kept confidential.

CMS Appointment Request Form

CHS Appointment Request Form

Group Counseling is an integral part of the Student Assistance Program. Groups run on an as-needed basis and vary in topic. Confidentiality is very important. Topics can include:

• Stress Management 

• Divorce 

• Grief and Loss

• Children of Alcoholics 

• Peer Support 

• Social Skills 

• Teen Discussion

• Transition Years (6th grade, 9th grade) 

CMS Group Counseling Interest Form

• Parent Wellness Series - In collaboration with Berkeley Heights, Millburn, New Providence, and Summit school districts, we offer informative parent/guardian programs throughout the year.

• Gender Sexuality Alliance Club at CHS - This club is dedicated to promoting a safer school environment in which all students (LGBTQ+ and otherwise) are accepted and respected.  The focus of the group is to provide a safe haven for LGBTQ+ and allies to come together and discuss acceptance and provide mutual support to one another.  Mrs. Sleight is the advisor. Please reach out with any questions!

• Acceptance Alliance Club at CMS - This club supports and celebrates everyone’s race, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, religion, body shape, size, and ability, and helps to make CMS a SafeZone. Ms. Marshall is the advisor. Please reach out with any questions!

• Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams - Community substance abuse prevention committee funded by the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (GCADA).

• Madison Chatham Coalition - Community coalition to prevent and reduce youth substance use through education, collaboration and community-wide change.