North Hunterdon-Voorhees
Student Assistance Program

What does a SAC do and how can they help?

A Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) is a professional within the high school whose role includes but is not limited to counseling, curriculum development for health classes, school wide prevention for faculty and students, and parent and student information regarding mental health as well as substance abuse. Find out more HERE!

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. -Mother Theresa

Who are the SACs for NH-V?

North Hunterdon

Tara Kraatz

Mrs. Tara Kraatz

tkraatz@nhvweb.net
908-713-4167

Where can I find Mrs. Kraatz?

The SAC office is located within the Guidance Department at North Hunterdon.  my office is the last door on the left in the guidance hallway!

Voorhees

Ms. Maggie Barraco

mbarraco@nhvweb.net
908-638-2199 ext. 7475

Where can I find Ms. Barraco?

The SAC office is the second door on the right within the Counseling Suite, which is right next to the Senior Mall!

How do I schedule a meeting with the SAC?

Feel free to email to set up an appointment or stop by our offices at anytime, our doors are always open!

Managing Stress in the Aftermath of a School Trauma

Guidelines-Talking-to-Kids-About-Attacks-Two-Sided-Onesheet-Format.pdf
Waystohelpchildthroughcrisis.pdf
RecoveringfromTraumaEvent.pdf
Talking to children about the shooting
How to talk to youth about scary events
Teens Talking About Frightening Events

What are you looking for?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Family Resources

Family Resources

Mental Health

Mental Health

Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness & Meditation

Substance Abuse & Addiction

Substance Abuse & Addiction

Academic Supports

Academic Supports

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This is an amazing resource that allows you search through local therapists and filter by insurance network, gender and speciality!

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Additional Resources

Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Young Adults
The Help App is a collection of local, state and national hotlines, textlines and resources. Find resources on drugs/alcohol, suicide/self-harm, mental health, bullying, abuse/domestic violence and more!
In collaboration with Hunterdon Central’s Code Club, Positive YOUth created the Help App, an amazing resource for Hunterdon County teens and families. This app provides text and call hotline information regarding alcohol/drugs, suicide, and self-harm, mental health, etc. Scan the QR code to the left to get the free app.  



Local Resource-https://sobertruth4youth.org/
NJ Suicide Prevention Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline in Spanish
Crisis Text Line
NJ Mobile Response
Family Helpline
National Hunger Hotline
Center for Hope and Safety

• 988 is the new three-digit number that routes callers to the Suicide & Crisis hotline.

• Prevent Suicide NJ, for educators, families, youth, and community partners to access resources and training.

• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Parent & Caregiver Toolkit

• The NJ Statewide Student Support System (NJ4S), which allows registered middle-and high-schools to request tiered wellness supports for students.

• 2nd Floor Youth Helpline, which offers call, message board and text options for youth to connect to live, emotional support counselors.

• Traumatic Loss Coalition (TLC) offers support to communities affected by traumatic events such as suicides, violence and tragedy.