Counseling

One significant purpose of the SAP is to provide supportive individual and group counseling to students facing challenges related to substance use.  The SAP at HVCHS takes a "broad brush" approach and recognizes that substance use rarely occurs in isolation and that mental health difficulties can be a factor in a student beginning to use substances or having difficulty in sustaining recovery.  The SAP uses evidence-based and solution-focused approaches in working with students who may be struggling with a wide variety of challenges, including, but not limited to:

• Drug and alcohol use

• Family substance use

• Anxiety, depression, and mood challenges

• Relationship issues

• School-specific challenges

• Managing serious, persistent mental illness in school

School supportive counseling is not therapy and is not a substitute for outside mental health support.  If your student requires additional support outside of school, please reach out and the SAP can provide recommendations for local providers based on your insurance needs.

We also always seek to collaborate with a student's outside provider when given consent to do so and as appropriate.

Group Counseling