Student Assistance Program (Mental Health)
The Student Assistant Program (SAP) addresses concerns about a student's:
- Behavior
- Academics
- Health
- Attendance
- Drug and Alcohol Use
NOTE: The Student Assistance Program is not an emergency service. If you need IMMEDIATE HELP, call 9-1-1 or seek the nearest Emergency Room.
- What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)?
- How does my child become involved in the SAP program?
- Contact your school's Student Assistance Program
What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)?
In Pennsylvania, every school district is required to have a plan for identifying and assisting students who experience barriers to learning.
In the Colonial School District, a SAP team is available to help parents/guardians access school and community services for a child. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer children for treatment. We will provide parents/guardians with information, and the parents/guardians make the choice(s) that best fit the families' needs and wishes. Parent/guardians are an important part of the team.
The SAP team and the school will respect the child's and families' privacy at all times.
How does my child become involved in the SAP program?
- Anyone can refer a child to the SAP team.
- Some students are referred by teachers or other school personnel.
- A friend or family member can also let the SAP team know that they are worried about someone.
- The child can even go directly to the SAP team or their school counselor to ask for help.
Schools will gather information to determine how a student is doing in their classes. However, the SAP team will not proceed unless parents/guardians give written permission. Once permission is received, the team will work with parents/guardians to develop a plan of action to help the child achieve success in school. Participation in the program is voluntary.
Contact your school's Student Assistance Program
Contact your child's school counselor for more information or to refer your child to SAP. If you don't know your child's school counselor, simply call the school's main number listed below, and you'll be directed to the appropriate person.
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
Main Number: 610-825-1500
Colonial Middle School
Main Number: 610-275-5100
Ann Carracappa, ext. 7169
School Counselor for students with the last name A-F
Click here to email Mrs. Carracappa.
Matthew Doroshow, ext. 7165
School Counselor for students with the last name G-O
Click here to email Mr. Doroshow.
Ginny Simonetti, ext. 7167
School Counselor for students with the last name P-Z
Click here to email Mrs. Simonetti
Elementary Schools
Colonial Elementary School
610-941-0426
- Susan Furst, ext. 2229 or click here to email Mrs. Furst.
- Trish Rocchino, ext. 2222 or click here to email Mrs. Rochhino.
Conshohocken Elementary School
610-828-0362
- Elyse Nevins, ext. 5106 or click here to email Mrs. Nevins.
Plymouth Elementary School
610-825-8190
- Bridget Behan/Julie Rothermel, ext. 6009 or click here to email Ms. Behan.
Ridge Park Elementary School
610-825-1083
- Susan Mayson, ext. 4004 or click here to email Mrs. Mayson.
Whitemarsh Elementary School
610-828-9092
- Kim Nardo, ext. 3013 or click here to email Mrs. Nardo.
Information and Links
Behavioral Health Provider Resources
Behavioral Health Provider Resources
If you need IMMEDIATE HELP, call 9-1-1 or seek the nearest Emergency Room.
The website addresses given below are also hyperlinks. Please click on the website name to go to the respective website.
Hotlines and Support Lines
- Safe2Say Something
24/7 Anonymous Tip Line to report individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others.
1-844-SAFE2SAY (1-844-723-2729)
Submit a tip online: https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3085&C=e780ab
Download the app: https://www.safe2saypa.org/download/
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 Hotline Informational Resource
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Montgomery County Mobile Crisis Support Service (ACCESS Services)
Risk Assessments and Referrals offered 24 hours/7 days per week at no cost.
500 Office Center Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034
24/7 Toll Free: 1-855-634-HOPE (4673)
https://www.accessservices.org/services/mobilecrisis-support/
- Crisis Text Line
24/7 Text
Text HOME to 741741
http://www.crisistextline.org/
- The Trevor Project
24/7 Phone, Chat, Text Support
TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386
TrevorText: Text START to 678-678
Trevor Chat: Online Instant Messaging at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
- Teen Talk Line and the Peer Support Talk Line (Adolescents) (ACCESS Services)
Hotline Informational Resource, 7 days per week (1 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Call: 866-825-5856
Text: 215-703-8411
Email: teentalkline@accessservices.org
https://www.accessservices.org/services/peer-teen-line/
- Peer Support Talk Line (Adults) (ACCESS Services)
Hotline Informational Resource, 7 days per week (1 p.m.-9 p.m.)
Call: 1-855-715-TALK (8255)
Text: 267-225-7785
Email: teentalkline@accessservices.org
https://www.accessservices.org/services/peer-teen-line/
- Trans Lifeline Peer Support
Available 10 a.m. -4 a.m. Volunteers may be available during off hours
Toll Free: 877-565-8860
https://www.translifeline.org
Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
- Suburban Community Hospital
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
2701 DeKalb Street Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-2000
Emergency Room: 610-278-2304
https://www.suburbanhosp.org
- Einstein Medical Center - Montgomery
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
599 West Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA 19403
1-800-346-7834 or 484-622-1000
Emergency Room: 484-622-0611
https://www.einstein.edu/einstein-medical-center-montgomery
- Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
1200 Old York Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
215-481-2000
Psychiatry Department Crisis: 215-481-2525
Emergency Room: 215-481-2450
https://www.abingtonhealth.org
- Abington Lansdale Hospital - Jefferson Health
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
100 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19466
215-368-2100
Emergency Room: 215-361-4440
https://www.abingtonhealth.org/our-locations/abington-lansdale-hospital
- Bryn Mawr Hospital
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
130 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-526-3000
Emergency Room: 484-337-3770
https://www.mainlinehealth.org/locations/bryn-mawr-hospital
- Chestnut Hill Hospital
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Stabilization, and Referrals
8835 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-248-8200
Emergency Room: 215-248-8568
https://chestnuthill.towerhealth.org
Psychiatric Hospitals
- The Horsham Clinic
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Referrals, In-patient Treatment, and Partial Hospitalization Programs
722 East Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
215-643-7800
Toll Free: 1-800-237-4447
24/7 Assessment & Referral: 215-540-1611
https://horshamclinic.org
- Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Referrals, In-patient Treatment
7170 Lafayette Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-641-5300
Toll Free: 1-800-256-5300
24/7 Assessment & Referral: 215-641-5404
https://brookeglenhospital.com
- Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Referrals, In-patient Treatment, and Partial Hospitalization Programs
561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
216-487-4000
24/7 Assessment & Referral: 215-487-4100
https://fairmouthbhs.com
- Foundations Behavioral Health
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Referrals, In-patient Treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Residential Treatment Programs
833 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
215-345-0444
Toll Free: 1-800-445-4722
24/7 Assessment & Referral: 215-345-4722
https://fbh.com
The Student Assistance Program
- Carson Valley Children's Aid
Colonial School District's Student Assistance Program (SAP) Provider
Student Assistance Program (SAP) Coordinator: Maria Markakis
Norristown Neighborhood Center (9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday)
1314 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
215-233-1960 ext. 305
Fax: 610-272-5477
Email: mmarkakis@cvac-pa.org
https://www.cvca-pa.org
Outpatient Behavioral Health
- Springfield Psychologial
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Counseling Services, Psychiatric Services
920 West Chester Pike
Havertown, PA 19083
610-554-2110 ext. 120
Fax: (610) 446-3169
https://springpsych.com
- Central Behavioral Health
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Psychiatric Services, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), Family Based Services (FBS), Case Management Services
*Accepts Pennsylvania Medical Assistance wand families with no health insurance
1201 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-279-9270
Fax: (610) 279-4146
https://www.centralbh.org
- Child and Family Focus, Inc.
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Psychiatric Services, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), Family Based Services (FBS), Case Management Services
*Accepts Pennsylvania Medical Assistance
2935 Byberry Rd., Suite 108
Hatboro, PA 19040
215-957-9771
https://www.childandfamilyfocus.org
- J. Synder Therapeutic Services
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Counseling Services, Psychiatric Services
VEVA Building 12
1777 Sentry Park West, Suite 300
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-767-7096
Fax: 215-362-4729
https://jsyndertherapy.com
- Philmont Guidance Center, P.C.
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Counseling Services, Psychiatric Services
*Accepts Pennsylvania Medical Assistance
717 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 300
Erdenheim, PA 19038
215-233-2425
Fax: 215-233-2435
https://philmontguidance.com
- Conshohocken Counseling Services
Assessments and Counseling Services
20 West 6th Avenue
Forest Street Entrance
Conshohocken, PA 19428
484-362-9121
Email: inquiries@conshohockencounseling.com
https://conshohockencounseling.com
- CM Counsel
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Counseling Services, Psychiatric Services
525 Plymouth Road, Suite 308
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
610-825-9400
Fax: 610-825-7130
https://cmcounsel.com
- Childhood Solutions, PC
Risk/Level of Care Assessments, Evaluations, Counseling Services
455 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 250
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-653-0363
Fax: 215-653-0361
https://childhoodsolutions.com
Childhood Solutions Satellite Office:
1256 Round Hill Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Other Community-based Support Services
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Family Services
The Family Services of Montgomery County offers a number of free programs that may be helpful to parents/guardians and their families who are struggling to adjust to the current COVID-19 situation. Their Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) — with a new session starting on May 7 — provides parents and caregivers with useful strategies and simple tips that assist them in managing common behavior problems and building strong healthy relationships.
Click here to visit the Family Services of Montgomery County website. -
Domestic Abuse: Laurel House
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an environment where many domestic violence victims have been forced to shelter-in-place with the person abusing them. Laurel House offers services that are essential to the safety of victims currently with their abuser and those healing from an abusive relationship, including:- 24/7 Toll-Free Hotline (1-800-642-3150) available for anyone wishing to talk about their relationship and for those who are worried about a friend or loved one
- Crisis Advocates (DART team) who can help individuals file a Protection From Abuse order
- Virtual and phone appointments with counselors
- Emergency Shelter for those needing to flee from homes with abuse
- Online learning programs for classroom lessons on healthy relationships, signs of abuse, how to help a friend, etc.
All of Laurel House services are free and confidential. Teens aged 14 and older can utilize services without parental consent.
Click here to visit the Laurel House website.
This list of service providers identifies several community-based resources. Families may choose to select a service provider from this list or contact their Primary Care Provider and/or health insurance company for the names of additional resources.