Student Assistance Counselor
Role Of the SAC
The Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) is to provide both counseling and school-wide services.The primary responsibilities of the SAC are to promote Social, Emotional, and Personal Development of all students. The goal is to assist Delsea students to reach their full potential at Delsea and to develop the tools to stay successful after they leave.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Anxiety/Depression
- Academic Struggles
- Substance Use
- Personal Conflicts
- Relationship/Family Issues
- Any Other Issues
Services Provided
The SAC is in the position to provide a variety of services to the Delsea Regional School District. The SAC role maintains confidentiality.
Students can expect that the information they share with the SAC will remain confidential unless they report:
- Wanting to hurt themselves
- Wanting to hurt someone else
- Someone is hurting them
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Prevention Education
- Psychoeducation
- Community Referral Services
Referral Process
There are serveral ways that a student can be referred to meet with the SAC.
- Faculty member may refer
- Parent may refer
- Student may refer themselves
Open Door Policy
The SAC has an open door policy! Students are welcome to go to the SAC's office, without an appointment. If the SAC is unavailable, they may fill out a request slip, outside of the office door.
Advocacy
The SAC is here for the students! The most important part of the SAC's role is to be an advocate for the needs of all Delsea students.
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC)
Mrs. Tina Basile-Feoli
856-694-0100 ext 234
[email protected]
Community Resources
SAC Description
Student Assistance Counseling (SAC) is a comprehensive and integrated joint school-community program for prevention, intervention, support, and referral services to students in the areas of high-risk behaviors such as the use of substances, self-harm, personal struggles, and other mental health concerns.
The Student Assistance Counselor can help by working with the student directly, collaborating with the teacher, or both. The SAC can also communicate with the student’s family or other professionals when appropriate. The Student Assistance Coordinator aims to provide all students with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to cope with these obstacles and develop a healthy lifestyle. The SAC helps students take a look at their life-style, identify negative consequences, and guide them toward making better choices. Providing mental health support and referral to services is an integral part of our counseling department's mission in promoting the well-being of each student. The SAC partners with a network of community services and agencies, creating a coordinated effort to promote a continuum of care and services for all students and families.
Confidentiality
According to a very strict Federal Regulation (42.CFR), the Student Assistance Counselor cannot disclose to anyone any information that a student discusses with them, without the permission of the student. There are only two exceptions to this law. The first is in instances where the student expresses the desire to hurt himself/herself or another person. The second exception involves situations of abuse. In both cases the SAC is obligated to inform school or legal personnel.
However, there are a few exceptions to this law. If a student tells the SAC that he/she wishes to hurt him/herself or anyone else, actions must be taken to prevent this from happening. Also, if a student discloses that abuse is happening to him/her, the SAC counselor has the obligation to report the abuse.
With this confidentiality law, students feel more comfortable disclosing information to their counselors. In most cases holding information in and letting it build can have a detrimental effect. The SAC gives the students the opportunity to vent in a safe place where they know the information will not leave the office.
