Student Assistance Counselor
Mr. David Chango
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Mr. David Chango
Mr. David Chango
New Providence High School/Middle School has established a comprehensive Student Assistance Program to address the various needs of students and families experiencing such things as child-focused crisis, substance abuse, mental health issues and/or psycho-social stressors. The Student Assistance Program Intervention and Prevention efforts include assessment, short-term counseling, group counseling at the middle school level, referrals and collaboration with parents and other systems.
What is Student Assistance?
What is Student Assistance?
The Student Assistance Program at New Providence provides prevention services, as well as confidential counseling services for students. The Student Assistance Program is designed to collaborate with parents in an effort to determine effective strategies to best support their child. The Student Assistance Counselor helps students manage common adolescent obstacles by helping them look at thoughts and events that are affecting them negatively and aid them in developing a plan for change. Assessment and short-term counseling is provided. If ongoing therapy is indicated, referrals are made to private practitioners and/or appropriate community agencies.
The student assistance counselor works with students regarding various situations:
The student assistance counselor works with students regarding various situations:
Peer and Social Problems
Drug and Alcohol Problems
Eating Disorders
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
Grief and Loss
Family Transitions
Depression and Suicide Prevention
Self-Injury
Emotion Management
Stress Management
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