The Student Assistance Program at Tunkhannock Area Middle School is an intervention program comprised of teachers, guidance counselors, the school nurse, administrators and appropriate community agencies.

The primary objective of the SAP Team is to assist the student and his/her family in overcoming barriers to learning.

The Tunkhannock Area Middle School SAP Team has committed themselves to identifying students who are having difficulty and to help them cope with any challenges they may be facing.

The team members are trained to identify and refer high risk students to appropriate treatment.

High Risk Concerns may include:

- Substance Abuse
- Physical/Sexual Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Depression
- Personal Loss

Referrals to the Team can be made by:

- Students
- Parents
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Administrators

All referrals are confidential.

If you have a concern about your child, please contact his/her guidance counselor.

 

If you have a question about Mental Health, please contact:

Mental Health SAP Liaison

Ann Heck-Children's Service Center: 836-2722

 

If you have a questions about Drugs/Alcohol, please contact:

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist

Cammie Anderson: 836-8277

E-mail: cammie.anderson@tasd.net