Student Assistance Program (SAP)
For the College
A happy, well balanced student is the one who stays in school. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides comprehensive resources to help students cope with the challenges which might otherwise interfere with completing a successful college experience. SAP offers a variety of resources to help guide students successfully through life’s ups and downs. Studies have shown that providing SAP services has resulted in increased retention among college students.
For the Student
Today’s college students often face challenges which were pretty much non-existent when their parents were in school. Balancing a variety of roles and responsibilities can be overwhelming. The BayCare Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides a variety of resources to help students meet challenges which might otherwise interfere with a productive and successful college experience.
In order to provide support through life’s ups and downs the following services are available:
- Problem identification
- Assessment
- Referral to face-to-face counseling
- Community resources
- Online services
- Toll free helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
SAP provides some online resources including:
- Articles
- Online assessments
- Financial information
- Guidelines to understanding student loans
- Creating a budget
- Commonly used legal forms
- Self assessments
- Personal development courses
- FAQs
A network of licensed mental health professionals is available for help with:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol use
- Relationships
- Communication issues
- Peer pressure
- Building self esteem
- Disruptive sleep patterns
For more information on SAP, please call 1-800-878-5470.
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