Trainings and Events:

This basic SAP training prepares secondary (6-12 grades) level school and agency staff to be a part of their school's student assistance teams. The training covers all of the 8 Standards and Competencies including history and legal guidelines of SAP, effective skills for core team involvement & group development, the four phase process of SAP, the importance of caregiver involvement, legal rights of parents and students, substance abuse and mental health issues within the school setting, building and supporting resiliency in a student, and cultural awareness and competency training.

Practice through role playing parent calls, identifying observable behaviors and interviewing students culminates in the afternoon of day three with all registrants participating on a mock SAP team with roles, and a “case” from referral through to follow up.

Act 48 credits are available upon successful completion of the training and post training competencies. Successful completion of post training competencies results in SAP certification, giving the school board, parents, fellow school personnel and the community the assurance that participants have been trained in the most current information and guidelines as monitored by the Interagency Committee.

Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and training workbook. $325.00 for districts outside of Lancaster County. Contact Phyllis Spencer, Office Administrator, at pspencer@compassmark.org for info on payments.

Program is free; no need to register. For 2 PCB credits participants must be members of the Assoc. of Chemical Dependency Professionals. For low-cost membership info, call Linda Morrow @ (717) 299-0131.

This program is FREE to any Lancaster County parent or youth mentor. The evening gives participants insight into chemical use in youth. There will be a review of the stages of addiction, what to look for, how to talk to a child if you suspect alcohol and other drug use, and where to go for help.

Call Bill Pare on the day of the event to confirm the time and location.

The pharmacological fundamentals of drug abuse; includes basic brain chemistry, terms and concepts, routes of administration, physical effects and processes. The major categories of drugs will be reviewed and discussed. 6 PCB credits. Register online at https://bdap.health.state.pa.us/btms and look under Mini Regional Trainings.

This course reviews the many situations and conditions that lead to relpase; relapse determinants, co-morbidity, myths, misconceptions and assumptions about relapse will be discussed. 6 PCB credits. Register online at https://bdap.health.state.pa.us/btms and look under Mini Regional Trainings.

This workshop offers a comprehensive look at what Recovery Support Services are and how they are utilized for maximum benefit. In addition, current tools and methodologies will be presented.

6 PCB credits. Register online at https://bdap.health.state.pa.us/btms under Mini Regional Trainings.