Society is placing ever-increasing pressures on each of us. Teenagers, in particular, face daily challenges of changing values, changing family and social relationships, pressures from work, school and friends. These challenges are occurring at a time when an adolescent is already experiencing rapid biological, physical and psychological changes.
An estimated 4.6 million American teenagers have problems caused by alcohol use. More than one out of every three high school seniors report drinking heavily – five or more drinks in a row over a two-week period. Abuse of other substances is also increasing among teens.
Alcohol and drug related traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for the 16-24 age group. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers.
Because the Montoursville Area School District recognizes that some students may be experiencing problems with alcohol or other drug use and/or feelings of depression, we have developed the McMAP (McCall’s Montoursville Assistance Program) Team.
McMAP consists of professionals from your school who have received intensive training in listening skills, adolescent development, adolescent depression and suicide and adolescent substance abuse. Team members include administrators, teachers, a nurse, a guidance counselor and representatives from Lycoming County counseling agencies.
WHY McMAP?
The purpose of the McMAP is to identify and make appropriate referrals for students who are experiencing problems with alcohol or other drug use, depression and/or feelings of suicide. The McMAP will accept referrals from parents, students and school staff. Upon referral, the student is interviewed by trained members of the Team, and recommendations are made for referral to appropriate community resources or educational groups.
McMAP is…
- Confidential
- an identification program
- an intervention program
- a referral program
McMAP is not…
- a counseling program
- a treatment program
- a discipline program
Make a Referral to Any Member of Our Team
- Mrs. Robbins
- Mr. Gemberling
- Mrs. Hoinowski
- Mrs. Hackenberg
- Mrs. Logue
- Mrs. Hoyt
- Mr. Myers