Student Assistance & Outpatient Treatment Programs--
Since 1996, the mission of the Student Assistance Program has been to ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students through programs that emphasize alcohol, tobacco, other drug and violence prevention, intervention and support programs in the Olympia School District. Beginning in January 2011, the Olympia School District received certification from Department of Social and Health Services and Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery to provide Chemical Dependency Out-Patient Treatment Services.
Though our comprehensive program the Olympia School District Program provides a program of prevention education, intervention and out-patient treatment targeting the reduction of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and violence among our youth. Specifically, our staff provides services to students and families directly related to substance abuse and other risk-taking behaviors effecting success in school and beyond. Identified students receive formalized screenings, complete Bio-Psyco-Social Chemical Dependency Assessments, individual/small group education and/or treatment services, on-going counseling, and recovery support services. All services are provided in-district by our Certified Chemical Dependency Counseling Professionals.
Prevention Education: Assists students through alcohol, tobacco, and other drug education and guidance to enhance positive life choices while reducing at-risk behaviors.
Assessments: Full chemical dependency assessments are provided by Certified Chemical Dependency Professionals to referred students.
Intervention: Identified students and families are provided with assistance through individual and group counseling, education classes, and outpatient chemical dependency treatment.
Aftercare Support: Provides support to students currently involved in, and/or returning to school from a treatment program.
Individualized Programs: Individual counseling is provided for those students who have exhibited co-occuring conditions, have requested individual sessions, or who are found to benefit more from an individualized program.
Referral Sources:
Referrals to the program may be made by staff, parents, students or other concerned individuals by contacting the number listed below or completing our confidential on-line referral form (click on the link below).
Community Connections--
The development and implementation of our comprehensive program includes a strong community component. Community involvement includes on-going program coordination and communication with TOGETHER!, Thurston County Department of Health Preventiion/Intervention Programs, the Thurston County Courts, Community Youth Services, the Department of Social and Health Services and referral of students and direct communication with community-based alcohol and other drug treatment and mental health agencies.
Tobacco Policy--
The Olympia School District is committed to having tobacco-free campuses. Our policy prohibits the possession or use of tobacco of any kind on school property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This policy is enforced for students, staff and visitors on all campuses and facilities. We have outlined specific consequences for tobacco violations in student handbooks, which are distributed to students. Consequences range from in-house suspension to after-school campus work to suspension.
If you are concerned about your child's tobacco use, you may contact the Student Assistance Program regarding specific interventions and resources available within the District and community. You may also visit www.doh.wa.gov/tobacco for additional information about youth tobacco use and available resources to help eliminate tobacco use.
For further information, please contact:
Cindy Mitchell, CDP, YCDC, Clinical Supervisor
E-Mail: cmitchell@osd.wednet.edu / Phone: 360-596-8547 / FAX 360-596-8581
1113 Legion Way SE
Olympia, WA. 98501