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STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
What
is SAP?
Student Assistance Team Members at IVHS...
Who
Can Make Referrals?
How
do you make a referral?
When
should I make a referral?
How Can I Help?
Will
everyone know my problems?
Drug and Alcohol Information
Mental health
information
What
is SAP?
SAP is a group of caring individuals who identify students
having difficulty in school because of problems related to substance
abuse or emotional difficulties. The Student Assistance Program has
many resources that can help students overcome difficulties, improve
their outlook, and decrease barriers to learning.
Student Assistance Team Members at IVHS...
Mr.
Ronald Varner--Principal
Mr. Mike Zinobile--Assistant Principal
Mrs. Sonya Curry--Math Teacher
Mr. Matthew Shoemaker--Math Teacher
Mrs. Margy Zook--9th and 11th grade
Counselor
Mrs. Linda Wilson--Nurse
Mrs. Joanne Wray--Mental Health Liaison
Ms. Tara Weigle--10th and 12th grade counselor
Mr. Michael Starks--School
Psychologist
Mr. Bo Traywitz -- Probation
Mrs. Kyrie
Harding -- Clear Concepts
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Who
Can Make Referrals?
Principals
Teachers
Counselors
Parents/Guardians
Relatives
Students
Community Members
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How
do you make a referral?
Contact a member of the SAP team or stop by the guidance
office.
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When
should I make a referral?
If you
notice any of the following warning signs, please feel free to make a
referral to the SAP team: deterioration in physical appearance or
health, decline in grades, increased tardiness, absenteeism,
moodiness, withdrawing from friends, possession of drug paraphernalia,
odor of drugs or cover-up scents, talk of death or suicide, giving
away possessions, sudden good mood followed by depression.
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How Can I Help?
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Watch for the warning signs mentioned above.
- Listen and
refrain from judging.
Encourage the person to talk to a trusted adult. Go with the person
if necessary. Do not promise "NOT TO TELL."
If you think
it's serious, trust your feelings. Remember, you are not a counselor.
Refer
to the SAP team if someone needs help.
Take care
of yourself, too. It is stressful to feel responsible for a friend.
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Will
everyone know my problems?
NO!!!
Strict
rules of confidentiality apply to all phases of the Student Assistance
Program, to those who
refer others and to those who are referred. The only exception is
if the student is in immediate danger
of
hurting him/herself or someone else. Those who refer always remain
confidential, however. Parents
will be contacted to give approval for SAP services.
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Drug and Alcohol Information
If you are currently experiencing problems involving
drugs and/or alcohol, please seek help immediately. The SAP team
can HELP you find someone to talk to. Please feel free to look at
these web sites, but find help as soon as possible!
Use of the gateway drugs (alcohol, tobacco and inhalants)
is linked with later progression to the use
of illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and LSD. Peer
pressure begins early...the average age when youth first try alcohol
is 11 for boys and 13 for girls. Adolescents who begin drinking
before the age of 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol
dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21. Alcohol use
among adolescents is associated with considering, planning, attempting
and completing suicide.
www.theantidrug.com
www.drugfreeamerica.com
www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
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Mental Health
Information
Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for youth
aged 10-14 and is the 3rd leading cause of death
for youth aged 15-21. About 75% of youth who commit suicide had a
significant decline in academic performance in the year before their
deaths. Mental illness is a health condition in which there is a
disorder of the brain and it is a treatable condition. Mental
illness can affect anyone, even children. Millions of children
suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and
other mental illnesses. Anyone can become mentally ill.
Psych Central--one stop
index for psychology, support and mental health issues
Divorce Information--has
documents to help parents cope with divorce and deal with all
the issues involved
The Anxiety-Panic
Internet Resource--a self help web site that offers information,
treatment and support
Depression--information
on depression
SA/VE--Suicide Awareness/Voices
of Education
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