Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Services available to West High students are confidential and free of charge. Students may discuss:
-Their own alcohol or drug use
-Concerns about a friend (related to substance abuse)
-Concerns about at family member (related to substance abuse)
-Questions about alcohol or drugs

Additional Services
-Informal assessments and referrals to community based services
-Formal evaluations and urinalysis
-Educational information for students, parents, and staff
-Consultation, support and referrals for parents

Why Students May Be Referred
Referral sources may be kept anonymous if needed so the relationship between the student and referral source is not strained.
-Administrators will refer students for using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs on school grounds or during a school event
-Students can be self-referred if they are concerned about their own use or the use of a freind or family member
-Parents, staff, teachers, and administrators may refer students if they have concerns about substance abuse

How to Make a Referral
Please note the reason for concern and whether or not you want the referral to be kept anonymous.
-Speak directly to Amy via phone at 688-1090 ext. 5096 or in person in room 23
-Send an email to Amy at araulerson@meccaia.com

Confidentiality
Federal law mandates that substance abuse counseling sessions are confidential, even for minors, unless there is written consent to release this information. The only exception to this confidentiality would be in the event that a student is expressing intent to harm him/herself or someone else. As a mandatory reporter, Amy must break confidentiality to protect the client and/or others. All students are encouraged to sign a release form during initual meetings to strengthen their support system.