Student Assistance Program ( S.A.P.)
The Student Assistance Program is a comprehensive, school-based program designed to
- INCREASE PROTECTIVE FACTORS
- REDUCE RISK FACTORS AND
- AND FOSTER RESILIENCE
SAP can help with your child’s struggle
Excessive worry or anxiety- Changes in school performance
- Changes in environment, home or school
- Emotional outbursts/sadness
- Defying authority, home or school
- Withdrawing from family, friends, or activities
- Other behavioral issues
- Death of a loved one
THE BENEFITS OF SAP
Build friendships- Promote understanding and caring between peers and adults
- Build healthy relationships
- Reduce feelings of loneliness and the need to isolate
- Promote strength and resiliency
- Promote self esteem and confidence
- Improve emotional and social well being
- Promote healthy lifestyle
- Provide healthy coping skills
- Feeling supported and validated
HOW WOULD MY CHILD GET INVOLVED
You or your child can have an interest and simply request a permission form. Your child can also be referred to SAP from the school for behavioral issues. Before attending a SAP group a parent or guardian must complete a permission form.Your knowledge and thoughts about your child are essential.
If you need more information before making a decision about SAP, please contact the SAP Coordinator, Cami Castanon, BS, ccastanon@havasuhealth.org, 928-733-5009.
Privacy
Client information is completely confidential. The SAP team will respect you and your child’s privacy at all times
WANT TO HELP?
BECOME A SAP FACILITATOR
You can be trained to lead a group of students ! The commitment is about 60 minutes a week.
SUPPORT A CHILD - DONATE !
$80.00, Covers the cost of one child in a SAP Group for one session (8 weeks). Make a donation here.
Contributions to SAP
The Student Assistance Program, under the HCHF umbrella, qualify for an Arizona State Tax Credit. Submit a tax credit contribution here.
SAP is funded by Havasu Community Health Foundation, Lake Havasu Unified School District, and River Cities United Way.