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STUDENT ASSISTANCE |
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youth by working with school personnel and parents to
promote the healthy development and education of young people. |
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CARE invests in youth by working with school
personnel and parents to promote the healthy development and
education of young people.
What is
CARE’s Student Assistance?
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Does
your child have problems at school or in other social
settings?
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Do
you think your child may be using alcohol or other drugs?
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Have
teachers or friends suggested your child might need
counseling?
CARE’s Student Assistance offers families the
opportunity to receive a thorough assessment for children who
are experiencing substance use or mental health problems.
Students and their families who are experiencing
substance use/mental health concerns and meet certain criteria
can meet with an experienced and licensed clinician to gain
insight to their problems and receive assistance in gaining
access into the most appropriate treatment option depending on
the level of care needed by the youth.
CARE’s Student Assistance has agreements with
many school districts and provides opportunities for the family,
district personnel and CARE’s Student Assistance staff to work
closely to follow students throughout their substance use or
mental health treatment plan.
Resources are provided to students and families
to assist with these concerns. CARE has a long history of
serving the children and families. Student Assistance agreements
differ from district to district. |
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School
Agreements |
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Explanation
of Agreement Types |
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Full Service:
Children and youth who live in districts under this plan can
make appointments on their own (parent referred). No
referral from the district is needed. Follow-up information
can be sent to the school if requested and the student or
parent signs the appropriate releases. Students can be seen
for substance use or mental health issues regardless of
their insurance coverage. No fee is charged to the student
under this agreement. Families will receive a discounted
rate on select Youth Programs.
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School Referral Only:
Children and youth who live in districts under this plan
must be referred from a person/persons designated by the
district. Follow-up information will be released to the
designee when requested and appropriate releases are signed
by student/parent. Children and youth can be scheduled for
both substance use and/or mental health issues. Students
who are referred through the designee are not charged.
Children and youth from this district who are not referred
from the appointed designee are considered a community
referral and will be charged on the sliding fee scale. No
follow-up is provided. Children and youth who have health
insurance will be referred to a Student Assistance Counselor
for screening.
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Community Referral for
Substance Use Only:
Children and youth who live in districts that do not have a
formal agreement are self-referred (non-school). These
referrals will pay a fee based on a sliding scale. If the
child has health insurance, the child may be instructed to
receive services directly from his or her health care plan.
No follow-up information is available to school personnel.
Children who have a valid Medicaid card are entitled under
their Medicaid coverage to receive a substance use
assessment at CARE. No school follow-up is provided under
this coverage.
Children and youth can be seen for substance use issues
ONLY. Mental health concerns will be referred to Community
Mental Health |
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CARE’s Student Assistance is funded by local school
districts, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, the Detroit Newspaper
Partnership, L.P., the Detroit Free Press and fundraising efforts. |
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Youth and Teen Programs |
Skills for Managing Anger
A six-week educational series for youth experiencing
difficulties because of their inability to manage their anger.
Click here for more
information. |
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Teen Intervene
A workshop designed to provide education, support and guidance
to teens that have experienced mild to moderate substance use.
This program also offers parents and guardians the opportunity
to learn healthy communications skills and the importance of
establishing family rules surrounding substance use.
Click here for more
information. |
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| Young Women’s Lives
This program empowers young women ages
14 - 17 to heal from the effects of violence, understand past
destructive decisions and learn new ways to address social
pressures and injustices, bullying, and sexual harassment.
Click here for more
information |
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Teens Talking Truth (T3)
Teens who participate in a variety of prevention activities
which deal with alcohol, tobacco and other drug concerns.
Together they support and encourage one another to develop
strong leadership and communication skills.
Click here for more
information. |
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NicotineNarcs (NN)
An organized group of anti-tobacco student activists from high
schools throughout Macomb County. Their goal is to decrease the
number of establishments that provide havens for underage
smoking and excessive exposure to second-hand smoke.
Click here for more
information. |
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Community Service Hours
Help CARE in the office! Spend a few hours processing a mailing,
organizing presenter packets or putting together kits for one of
our many programs.
Join a CARE Preventionist at a community health fair or
festival. Volunteers paint faces, help apply temporary tattoos,
play games with children or help pass out CARE information!
Teen Facilitators/Presenters Needed for:
- Project Focus
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorder Education Training Opportunities
- Youth Support Summer Camp
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Parent/Student Resource Guide
CARE’s Student Assistance created a Parent/Student Resource
Guide that outlines topic areas of concern for today’s youth and
their parents. |
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Student Assistance
Youth Services & Programs Brochure
Click to browse our Student Assistance brochure to find out how
CARE can help you and the youth in your life. |
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Web
Resources |
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Information for Schools
If you have any questions regarding CARE’s Student
Assistance, please contact CARE’s Student Assistance Coordinator at
586-541-0033 ext. 215.
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Referral Form
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may use this form
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Consent Form - Only schools with Student Assistance
Agreements with CARE may use this form
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SAC News
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School based programs
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| ATOD
Presentations Alcohol,
Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) educational and interactive
presentations are available to schools in southern Macomb County
(south of M-59). Click here
for more information. |
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| Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder An
interactive was to learn the facts, signs and lifelong struggles
surrounding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Students
learn about the dangers of drinking while pregnant.
Click here for more
information. |
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| Paper People
An early childhood life-skills and
drug prevention program that promotes ways for children to be
safe and healthy. Click here
for more information |
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Student Diversity Training
Each student is unique. Find
out how culture affects the teaching experience in the
classroom. This informative training is interactive by utilizing
group exercises and videos. |
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