At Darby Township School, our school counselors serve as the SAP coordinators for each building in the Southeast Delco School District. Parent/guardian permission is required for any student to participate in SAP-related activities. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school counselor with any questions about the program.

What is SAP?

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) helps students who may be experiencing barriers to their school success. These barriers could be related to emotional challenges or the use of alcohol and other drugs.

The SAP team is made up of trained faculty, administrators, pupil services personnel, and outside consultants. They help identify potential barriers and offer appropriate intervention and support. All referrals and participation are confidential.

What Does Darby Township School’s SAP Team Offer?

Small Groups

• Available for students in grades 4–8.

• Meet once per week for approximately 30 minutes over a 6–8 week period.

• Students are responsible for making up any classwork missed to participate.

• Topics include conflict resolution, changing families, grief & loss, boys’ issues, girls’ issues, and other topics based on student needs.

Mentoring

• SAP-trained faculty members are available to serve as mentors for students as needed.

SAP Assessments

• Conducted by an outside agency (Holcomb Behavioral Health) at no cost.

• All assessments are confidential, and the assessor may provide suggestions for community resources based on the child’s needs.

Contact
You may contact your child’s school counselor any time during the year to schedule an SAP assessment or discuss participation for your child.