Student Assistance and Family Empowerment (SAFE)
The Student Assistance and Family Empowerment Program, SAFE, offers direct help and resources for students and families. Our offices are located in the 300 building at Luminary Middle School and offers students a confidential and safe place to go if they need someone to talk to or need help resolving their problems. Our office also help students in mental health crises and implements programs at Luminary Middle School that help to promote non-violent, healthy and drug-free lifestyles. Additionally, we have Comfort Cove which has supplemental food and hygiene supplies to assist students in need.
SAFE Office interventions are:
- Preventative: Provide educational information to teachers, students and families; facilitate drug and alcohol prevention activities and presentations; work with at-risk students, etc.
- Supportive: Facilitate support groups; work with students and families so that the student is able to remain in school; refer students to other agencies and resources as necessary.
- Responsive: Assist with mental health crises, abuse/neglect issues, peer mediation, suspected drug/alcohol use etc.
The SAFE Coordinator and School-based Social Worker meet with students, their families, school faculty/staff, and community service agencies. The interventions are generally brief and short-term as they are meant to support the student's academics. Additionally, our office can refer out for ongoing therapeutic interventions.
Please reach out via email if you need assistance. We are here to support you and your family!
Ms. Rivera, SAFE Coordinator & Mrs. Hayward, School Social Worker
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]