The True North framework for integrated student services responds to risk factors that exist within the school and community environment. The central idea is to provide full integration of the program elements (prevention, intervention, treatment and Recovery Support efforts) in a least restrictive level of care that will enhance student completion and success in their K-12 experience. The program utilizes the National Student Assistance Association's framework as an overlay for the program and is principle centered in its design. Barrier reduction is one of the key strategies of the program so that students and families have access to services at a variety of levels.
True North aims to motivate students to make the connection between risky behavior and negative consequences that often have permanent results to their lives. The underlying goal for the model is to create a climate that allows students to Discover what behaviors they are engaged in that may be harmful, Explore a variety of scenarios and options available to them, and ultimately experience Success in their life’s decisions.
Our National Connection The National Student Assistance Association (NSAA ) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Formerly known as the National Association of Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP), the association was founded in 1987 by professionals who where concerned about the problems of student substance abuse, violence and academic under achievement. In 2003 the membership changed its name to NSAA. Today NSAA represents the interests of thousands of student assistance professionals across the United States.
The National Student Assistance Association (NSAA ) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Formerly known as the National Association of Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP), the association was founded in 1987 by professionals who where concerned about the problems of student substance abuse, violence and academic under achievement. In 2003 the membership changed its name to NSAA. Today NSAA represents the interests of thousands of student assistance professionals across the United States.
The National Student Assistance Association (NSAA )
a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Formerly known as the National Association of Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP), the association was founded in 1987 by professionals who where concerned about the problems of student substance abuse, violence and academic under achievement.
In 2003 the membership changed its name to NSAA. Today NSAA represents the interests of thousands of student assistance professionals across the United States.
Our State Connection
The Washington Association of Student Assistance Professionals is a Network of practitioners dedicated to creating a common framework that furthers the dialog and collaboration. We advocate for the Promotion of effective school-based services through the use of professional practices using scientific principles that support learning through comprehensive programming to intervene and reduce behavioral health concerns for violence, substance abuse, and mental health. In 1989 the Washington State Legislature passed the Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled Substances Act that provides funding for state agencies to conduct a variety of programs that address the public’s concern about the level and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Social and Health Service's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction the first student assistance programs began to form and take shape. These efforts have placed Student Assistance Professionals in our public schools to provide Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Support Services across Washington State and represents thousands of children recieving services and support. For more information go to www.wasap.net
In 1989 the Washington State Legislature passed the Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled Substances Act that provides funding for state agencies to conduct a variety of programs that address the public’s concern about the level and consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. Through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Social and Health Service's Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction the first student assistance programs began to form and take shape. These efforts have placed Student Assistance Professionals in our public schools to provide Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Support Services across Washington State and represents thousands of children recieving services and support.
For more information go to www.wasap.net