Many youth at risk for using substances, or who are using substances, also experience mental health challenges and attendance issues. Student Assistance Program improves student outcomes by addressing student substance use and social-emotional health.

What Can You Do? 

Focus on Prevention: Increase positive school climate, reinforce expectations, and build meaningful relationships with students and families. Collaborate with ESDs and community partners.  

Build the System: It takes more than a curriculum to help students navigate wellness and recovery. Invest in school-wide positive supports, referral and restorative processes, and student support staff.  

Reframe: Revise policies to minimize out-of-school disciplinary actions. Shift student vaping and substance use from a discipline issue to an opportunity to identify and provide supports.  

Screen and Support: Screen students for substance use and mental health challenges. Support students to participate in intervention groups, treatment services, and Student Assistance

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