Download December 2025 SAP Newsletter
SAP Connection December 2025
A monthly newsletter brought to you by PA Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS)
SAP Interagency
Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
PA Department of Education (PDE)
Department of Human Services (DHS)
"General SAP in PA” on the PNSAS website
This
year’s SAP articles will focus on the resources available on the PA Network for
Student Assistance Services (PNSAS) website. PNSAS regularly updates documents
and adds additional resources to the site. The SAP Connection articles will
review available resources each month to assist SAP teams and other
stakeholders.
Spotlight on SAP Teams Tab
At the heart of SAP are the SAP Teams—multidisciplinary groups working
together to identify and support students facing barriers to learning and
success. The SAP Teams tab on the PNSAS website is organized into four key
sections:
- Guidelines
/ Best Practices
- Team
Maintenance
- Sample
Forms
- Collaborating
with Parents
Each section offers practical tools and insights to strengthen team
operations and student support strategies. Many of the sample forms can be
tailored to meet the unique needs of your team.
Sample Forms: A Closer Look
One of the most useful areas is the Sample Forms section, which includes
a variety of templates and checklists to streamline SAP processes.
These include:
- SAP
Team Meeting Forms
- SAP
Process Forms
These resources are designed to help teams stay organized, communicate
effectively, and maintain consistency in their approach.
Stay tuned each month as we continue to explore the tools and updates
available through PNSAS. Whether you're a seasoned SAP team member or new to
the process, these resources are here to support your work in helping students
succeed.
Please reach out to your PNSAS Regional Coordinator for assistance with SAP team or liaison reporting.
Announcements
PASAP Annual Conference - The
Pennsylvania Association of Student Assistance Professionals (PASAP) is hosting
their annual conference on February 22nd - 24th in State College.
Registration is open! Find more
information at www.pasap.org.
Suicide Prevention PSA Contest -The
GLS Youth Suicide Prevention team is partnering with Prevent Suicide PA to run
the 2026 PSA contest for Youth Suicide Prevention for high school students in
the commonwealth. Please click this link for more information. Students can create a powerful public
service announcement to help spread awareness and show their peers that they
are not alone.Winning groups will receive a prizes
of $500, with an additional $500 reward for their school to develop or improve
student wellness and mental health initiatives.
There are two PSA categories:
- 18"x24" poster
- 30-60 second videoSubmissions are due by January 9,
2026.
Supporting Cross-Systems Youth Suicide
Prevention Efforts -rom June 2019 through June 2024, the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Mental Health Substance
Abuse Services (DHS-OMHSAS) implemented a grant from the Substance Abuse Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) focused on continuity of care for youth
at risk of suicide. Based on the Zero Suicide Framework, members of the
Pennsylvania Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Youth Suicide Prevention Grant team worked
with nine counties and one joinder county to create county-specific strategic
plans. This toolkit is meant to be a resource for counties and
suicide prevention task forces that are interested in improving local
collaboration around youth suicide prevention.
PAYS 1st Wednesdays at 1pm
Webinar Series - Stay on top of the latest information about all things
related to the PA Youth Survey (PAYS) by registering for the webinar series! By
registering, you and your staff will have year-round access to PAYS experts,
local PAYS users and the most up-to-date PAYS-related information delivered
right to your desk or conference room.
Register to attend these webinars
or access other PAYS Resources here.
Save the Date - The
annual Services for Teens At Risk (STAR) Center Suicide Prevention Conference
will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026.More details coming soon!Find more information here.
Pennsylvania Mental Health and
Wellness Conference - The annual two-day event is an opportunity
for peers, caregivers, advocates, and mental health professionals to experience
a one-of-a-kind conference that will provide a platform to learn, share, and
network. It will feature keynote presentations, workshops, resource tables, and
networking. Continuing Education Credits will be offered. May 18th - 19th in
Harrisburg.
Hosted by NAMI Keystone PA - more details here.
Training Opportunities
SAP Training - For upcoming training opportunities, click here.
Grants
For open PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant
opportunities, click here.