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.
