(914) 243-8050 ext.11647
Located in Room 266
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A Note from Mrs. Loughran:
The 2024-2025 school year marks my 8th year at Yorktown High School and 27th year at Student Assistance Services. I am passionate about guiding our teens to work through the everyday challenges that they face. Students are welcome to come in whether they are just having a bad day or facing more significant difficulties.
The Student Assistance Program is partially funded by the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Support. As such, I have received extensive training in substance use prevention. Although students do not need to be involved in substances to receive my services (and very often aren't), I incorporate conversations around this topic in my interactions with our teens. Students who do use substances will have the space to talk about their use without judgment. I understand that all of us, at times, may have made decisions or behaved in ways that weren't in our best interest. One goal is to help students learn and grow from these experiences.
If you would like to refer your child or need community resources, please call me at (914) 243-8050 ext. 11647. All calls and consultations will remain confidential.
What is Student Assistance Services?
What is Student Assistance Services?
A Westchester based Substance Abuse Prevention Agency serving schools and communities
School based, evidence informed framework for prevention, early intervention and referral services
NY OASAS Licensed (Office of Addiction Services & Support)
Information for Students
Information for Students
Students can see Mrs. Loughran for:
Social Emotional Learning:
Managing interpersonal relationships
Managing academic and social pressures
Navigating family matters
Seeking information about substances and substance use
A family member's substance use/abuse impacting you
Even if you are not having any involvement with substances, the Student Assistance Program can help, as it is a prevention program!
Ms. Loughran also provides classroom lessons on substance use and other issues concerning teens.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the key to program success
Federal laws protect student privacy
Exceptions to confidentiality exclude: imminent danger to self or someone else
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions, Co-Advisor
SADD is a leadership club
Peer to Peer: members provide information/activities to encourage healthy decisions and behaviors
County-wide leadership conferences
Community Service Hours
VAASA - Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse, Co-Advisor
Leadership club & role modeling for other students
Applicants undergo an interview and training process
VAASA members visit MESMS once a quarter to teach students, share why they remain substance free and answer questions about being a student at YHS
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