Student Assistance Services Gina Donahue LMHC Student Assistance

Student Assistance Services Gina Donahue, LMHC Student Assistance Counselor Sleepy Hollow High School

§ To increase student’s perception of risk regarding alcohol and other drug use. § To educate students about the dangers of AOD use. Program Goals § To teach students refusal skills for resisting peer pressure § To provide services for students at risk of AOD use. (i. e, stress, friends who use, relationship issues) § To provide students and families with community referrals if outside help is needed.

§ Individual & Group Counseling § Prevention Education Program Components § School Wide Awareness & Outreach Activities § Parent Programs § Referrals

VAASA Varsity Athletes Against Substance Abuse § Co-Advisor of the VAASA club with Ms. Kutch § Open to varsity athletes who are interested in raising awareness throughout the school about dangers of substance abuse and unhealthy behaviors. § Field trips, PSA’s, bulletin boards, school wide awareness.

§ This program is completely voluntary. § Most students self-refer to the SAS counselor. Accessing Services § Students can be referred by teachers, peers and parents. § Stop by office, email or call if you are interested in making a referral or have questions.

§ Gina Donahue, LMHC § Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (Room 3201 W) Contact Information § gdonahue@tufsd. org § (914) 332 -6229 (Confidential Voicemail) § ***ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE BOTH IN PERSON AND REMOTE (VIA GOOGLE MEET)