The Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) provides in-school assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and referral services to any student who may be experiencing personal, family, and/or peer difficulties. The goal is to support the students and prevent personal difficulties from interfering with their success in school. In addition, to individual services, groups are offered depending on needs in the school community. The SAC also assists in Parent Education programs. Student Assistance Counselors are certified with advanced training and experience in the field of substance abuse and mental health. SAC's are available to provide confidential counseling and referral services for at-risk students and their parents/guardians.
Some examples of topics that the SAC can discuss are:
Family issues
Divorce/Separation
Conflict with Parents/Siblings
School Issues
Conflict with other students
Conflict with teachers
Eating Disorders
Dating and Relationships
LGBTQ+ matters
Drug or Alcohol Use (for oneself or regarding a family member or friend)
Death or Illness
Thoughts of Depression and Suicide
Anxiety/Stress
Any other topic that you would like to discuss