The purpose of the SAP program is to provide group counseling for students to improve interpersonal skills and decision-making. Any student wanting assistance with anger management, self-esteem, grief or drug/alcohol related issues is eligible to receive services.

The goals of the Student Assistance Program (SAP) are:

• To offer counseling and support to students
• To teach affective education that will increase emotional intelligence
• To develop life skills that improve empathy, communication, problem-solving skills and anger self-management.
• To enhance self-efficacy and a positive self-concept

Who can refer a student to the Student Assistance Program (SAP)?

Teachers, administrators or other school staff may refer students to the Student Assistance program. Students can, also, refer themselves to the program. Parent permission is required for participation in the program.

(Would you like to print out a parent permission form? Click Here for a Parent Authorization form to print out?

What are participation responsibilities for students?

Students are responsible for making up any work missed in class. Each group meets for one class period once a week.

Are there any limitations?

Students will be allowed to participate in one one group. Aprocimately 10 students are in each group, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who's in charge of the SAP Program?

All SAP counselors are supervised by Jill Glover, Ph.D., Coordinator of the Student Assistant and Peer Programs.

Carolyn Finley, Student Assistant Counselor

Availability:Room N103 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Telephone: (707) 556-5700 ext. 51125

Carolyn comes to the SAP team with an experienced background in counseling and has been a Behavior Intervention Specialist for the Vallejo School District. She holds a BA degreee in Psycholody and is currently pursuing her MA in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.

Carolyn has worked in a variety of settings with children and families. Carolyn is the founder of Blackhark Ministries, a religious non-profit organization, where she facilitates women's counseling groups.

Carolyn Finley is the JBHS Student Assistant Counselor. A Student Assistant Counselor works under the Student Assistant Program (SAP).