The Student Assistance Program is a school-based prevention counseling program that operates in five schools districts (3 high schools and 3 middle schools).  The NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) provides certification and oversight for the alcohol and drug prevention programs operated by Lourdes Youth Services. Six Student Assistance Counselors work at school sites to provide free prevention counseling services to students addressing issues such as poor attendance, poor academic performance, alcohol and/or drug use, family and peer problems, in addition to other services provided to the school such as staff education and support. 

ADEPT (Alcohol/Drug Education Prevention Team)

The community education portion of the Student Assistance Program is also known as the Alcohol and Drug Education Prevention Team (ADEPT).  ADEPT is fully funded by NYS OASAS to provide alcohol and drug education services in Broome County.  ADEPT works in conjunction with schools and other community agencies to provide prevention education services to youth and families.  ADEPT has one Prevention Supervisor and two Prevention Specialists providing education to parents, schools, and community members on a variety of topics related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.