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Second Start serves schools including Rundlett Middle
School, Concord High School, Kearsarge Regional Middle
and High Schools, Merrimack Valley Middle and High Schools,
Pittsfield Middle High School, Second Start Alternative
High School and Hopkinton Middle High School.
CAN
SECOND START'S STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELP?
- EXPERIENCE:
qualified counselors have been providing services
since 1986; operating in 10 local elementary, middle
and high schools throughout the Greater Concord area.
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FLEXIBILITY: half day to five days per week programming
available; programs are tailored to fit your needs.
- SCOPE:
administrative policy support; staff training and
support; direct intervention with students, parent
support and education.
STUDENT
SERVICES
Educational
Discussion Groups:
- Weekly
groups meet to educate and lend support to students
who are challenged by similar social issues.
- Group
drug and alcohol intervention services are available
to help those students who violate district alcohol
and drug policies.
Classroom
Presentations:
- Students
learn about the support services available in their
school, and how and when to seek help.
- Topics
include, but are not limited to, managing stress,
effective communication and decision making, violence
prevention, and basic drug and alcohol education.
Assessment
and Referral:
- Individual
consultations with students help to assess their unique
needs
- Referrals
are made to in-school or community agencies as needed
- Written
evaluations are available at the request of school
personnel.
SCHOOL
SERVICES
Training
Seminars for Professionals:
- Educators
learn out to recognize students who may be at risk
for social problems.
- Educators
gain a deeper understanding of the destructive nature
of addiction and violence and their impact on student
learning and behavior.
- Staff
learn methods to effectively communicate with high
risk adolescents.
Parent
Education:
- Community
forums present information to parents and guardians
about issues that deeply impact the adolescent population.
- The
availability of parent support groups and consultation
services help parents to set boudaries and learn to
communicate more effectively with their children around
sensitive topics.
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES:
In
addition to consultations provided to local schools,
the SAP counselors are available to provide assistance
and other information to other groups, businesses or
individuals interested in the impact of unhealthy lifestyle
choices. Consultations are done on a fee for service
basis and are tailored to the specific needs of the
group, business or individual. The initial consultation
is free.
The
Student Assistance Program is funded by the New Hampshire
Department of Health and Human Services, the New Hampshire
State Department of Education, local school districts
and the United Way of Merrimack County.
For
more information or to schedule a visit, please contact:
Ted
Lambrukos, Director of Adolescent Services
450 North State Street
Concord NH 03301
PHONE: (603) 225-3318
FAX: (603) 226-0842
Student
Assistance Program Staff
Barbara
Crouse, BS: Concord High School, Rundlett Middle School
Kimberly Haley, MSW,LADAC: Hopkinton Middle School/High
School, Second Start Alternative High School
Davis Burbank: Kearsarge Middle School/High School
Heather
Kingston: Merrimack Valley Middle School/High School,
Bow Middle School/High School
Michael
Hague, MA, LADC: Pittsfield Middle High School
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