KITTITAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

TARGET POPULATION: 1Secondary school students

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Intervention Specialist is to provide direct substance abuse prevention and intervention services to students and their families regarding the students involvement with alcohol and other drugs.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Provides consultation to school personnel regarding substance abuse; organizes and facilitates support groups for students currently using, living with a substance abuser, or students in recovery or who are abstaining; provide substance abuse education/training services with students, staff, and community; serves as liaison between community mental health and drug treatment agencies; works with school personnel to provide/arrange chemical dependency assessments.

COST OF SERVICES: Free

HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Thursdays

PHONE: 509-968-3014

OTHER PHONE: N/A
FAX: 509-968-4730

EMAIL: MeyersC@kittitas.wednet.edu

ADDRESS: P.O. Box 599 Kittitas, WA 98934

WEB SITE ADDRESS: www.kittitas.wednet.edu

FUNDING SOURCE: ESD (Educational School District) 105

EVALUATION: Standardized pre- and post-tests are administered for at least 80% of students served.

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: N/A