What is SAP?
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a service designed to help students who are having difficulty in school. The Student Assistance Program has many resources that can help students overcome difficulties, improve their outlook, and decrease barriers to learning.
SAP IS
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An identification team
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An intervention team
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A referral team
SAP IS NOT
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A counseling team
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A treatment team
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A discipline team
Who can make Referrals?
Teachers, Counselors, Principals, Parents, Guardians, Relatives, Students, Community Members, Anyone who cares
HOW DO YOU MAKE A REFERRAL?
Drop a referral form in the SAP referral box, located in the Guidance Office, or contact a School Counselor (Mr. McCardell or Mrs. Foor).
How YOU Can Help
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Watch for signs.
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Listen; refrain from judging.
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Encourage the person to talk to a trusted adult.
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Do NOT promise “not to tell.”
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Take care of yourself, too. It is stressful to feel responsible for a friend.
School and Community Resources
Mifflin County Middle School (717) 242-1401
Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (814) 542-3256
Clear Concepts (717) 242-3070
MC Children & Youth (717) 248-3994
Crisis Intervention Hotline 1-800-929-9583
PA Warm Line 1-855-284-2494