Hello! My name is Dara Jarosz, and I am the Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) at Monmouth Regional High School.
An increasingly large number of young people are in crisis. Drug and alcohol use, violence, bullying, depression, suicide, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, gang involvement, and other social/emotional issues threaten the well-being of all students, their families, and society as a whole. As the problems have escalated, so have the demands on schools throughout the country to address them.
Student Assistance Programs (SAP) are modeled after an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and are designed to help students with problems affecting their personal lives through a range of school-based prevention and intervention services.
The Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) provides in-school assessment, crisis intervention, counseling and referral services to any student who may be experiencing personal, family, and/or peer difficulties. The goal is to support the student and prevent personal difficulties from interfering with their success in school. In addition to individual services, groups are offered depending on the needs of the school community.
Parents are encouraged to reach out directly to the SAC should you have a concern for your child. Early intervention is critical in preventing more complex problems. All refers are confidential in nature.
Phone: (732) 542 – 1170 Ext: 1142 Email: djarosz@monmouthregional.net.