SAP Program

What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)?

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a voluntary program available to students experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or emotional difficulties that may pose barriers to school success.

Students can be referred to the SAP by parents/guardians, school personnel, peers, or self-referrals. The SAP team is comprised of specially trained teachers, administrators, school counselors and a mental health and/or drug/alcohol consultant. Our goal is to work with families and to offer support and recommendations for your child. Where barriers are beyond the scope of the school, the team can provide information so families may access community resources.

SAP Team Members

The team is made up of teachers, principals, school counselors, school nurses, school psychologist, school social worker, and agency personnel who are trained to assist students in this capacity.

Families are a vital part of the team and the SAP team values the importance of parent/guardian involvement in this process. A team member is ready to talk with you about the referral and obtain information about your child.

SAP Referral Process and Questions

Please complete SAP Deer Lakes Permission Form and return it to your child’s school counselor or SAP Team member. If you would like the SAP Liaison from HSAO to screen your child, please complete that portion of the form as well found in the SAP Permission Form found below.

If you have any questions, please call school counselor Jackie Jaros at 724-265-5310, ext. 3670, and school social worker Hannah Mulkern at 724-265-5300 ext. 3301. 

Behaviors of concern may include...

• Withdrawing from family, friends, and/or school

• Changes in social interactions

• Unexplained physical injuries

• Depressed or anxious mood

• Talking or thinking about self harm

• Defiant behaviors

• Aggression

• Lying or manipulative behaviors

• Needing money

• Decline in academic performance

• Dislike for school

• Loss of interest in activities

What services does the SAP team offer?

• Initial assessments for referrals

• Referral services

• Prevention/Education groups

• Conflict Resolution

• Crisis intervention

• Postvention

• Consultation and education

• Follow up and transition planning

• Grief Support Group

Contact Jackie Jaros at jjaros@deerlakes.net for a copy of the SAP referral form.