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Faculty and Staff Orientation

Faculty and Staff Orientation. Purpose & Objectives. This orientation is designed to help faculty and staff: Better understand the ASPIRE Student Assistance Program Learn how and when to use the program to assist students. About the ASPIRE Program. Resources Guidance Support.

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Faculty and Staff Orientation

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  1. Faculty and Staff Orientation

  2. Purpose & Objectives • This orientation is designed to help faculty and staff: • Better understand the ASPIRE Student Assistance Program • Learn how and when to use the program to assist students

  3. About the ASPIRE Program • Resources • Guidance • Support

  4. All Family Members are Welcome Available to students and family members, living with you or not Parents • Grandparents • Spouses • Siblings • Children

  5. Why Use the ASPIRE Program? ASPIRE is available to help with any concern or problem affecting behavioral health, well-being, and academic performance. • Emotional Well-being: • Managing stress • Family/Personal conflicts • Relationship issues • Staying focused/motivated • Substance abuse • Depression and anxiety • Grief and loss • Balancing School/Life: • Childcare referrals • Eldercare referrals • Legal consultation • Financial consultation • Tools for daily living ASPIRE is for emotional & life issues. School resources should be utilized for academic performance issues related to tutoring, learning disabilities, study skills, etc.

  6. How Does the Program Work? ASPIRE is a short-term approach for assessment, referral and/or problem resolution. FREE Telephonic Counseling Students and family members can speak to mental health professionals about personal or school-related problems or concerns. The provider will work with the students and their families to find a solution that meets their needs. A simple phone call or email starts the process 888.470.1531 - or – carrington@onlineaspire.com More information is also available at http://carrington.onlinesapire.com

  7. Balancing School & Life Juggling school, family, work, and life – all at the same time? The ASPIRE Program can help with childcare, eldercare, legal & financial consultation and tools for daily living

  8. Childcare Referrals • Referrals for: • Preschool, after school, and daycare • Special needs • Summer camps • Background and security check referrals • And more

  9. Eldercare Referrals • Referrals for: • Nursing and home health care • Adult day care and support groups • Transportation and meal sources • Emergency and respite care • Companionship programs • And more

  10. Financial Consultation • Financial Issues: • Budgeting • Debt/Credit problems • Financial planning • Tax consultation • Investments • Personal finances • And more

  11. Legal Consultation • Legal Issues: • Landlord/Tenant issues • Divorce/Separation • Custody/Child support • Wills & trusts • Estate planning • Document assistance • And more

  12. Tools for Daily Living Resources and Referrals for: • Tools for daily living • School assistance: low-cost laptops, time management tips, support • Car rentals & repairs • Job search assistance • Housing – emergency and low-cost • Entertainment • Personal safety • Reservations & tickets • Transportation & travel • And much more

  13. How to Use the ASPIRE Program ASPIRE is a resource for STUDENTS as well as a RESOURCE FOR STAFF • You can consult with a counselor on a wide range of issues: • How to approach a student • Communication tips • Questions about the program • Identifying signs/symptoms of concern • Formal referral process for more serious concerns • You can refer studentsto the program when you notice they may be in need. Students and their families can call ASPIRE directly to receive confidential support.

  14. Prevention & Early Intervention Help students stay in school and succeed to graduation by using ASPIRE for prevention & early intervention: • Be Proactive – Look out for signs that a student may need help: • Poor performance • Late assignments • Frequent absences • Concerning statements • Pay Attention – What is the student’s reasoning for poor performance: • Personal/Family issues • Practical issues • Life in general • Crisis-related Offer Support - Encourage students to call ASPIRE, talk to a counselor, take advantage of the resources available to them for balancing school and life. 

  15. For Example… How could the ASPIRE Program help in these situations? • Claudia turns in an assignment late for the third time.  When you question why, she states that she was kicked out of her parents’ home. • Bernardo misses two weeks of class.  He later tells you that he was arrested for a DUI.  • Cynthia tells you that she may have to drop your class because she doesn’t have reliable childcare.

  16. 24/7 Helpline • The ASPIRE Helpline is available 24/7 for urgent matters • Medically trained answering service available for after-hours calls. • On call counselors are available. • This is not an Emergency Number. Call 911 if there is an emergency.

  17. Multilingual Counselors • Multilingual counselors • Culturally sensitive • Special interests addressed Over 150 languages covered!

  18. 100% Confidential All information is 100% confidential, and privacy is protected by law. ASPIRE Utilization reports provided to the school contain NO personal or identifying information.

  19. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Response It is difficult to determine the impact of an unexpected and traumatic event. People can respond to the same traumatic event in many different ways. In such events, ACI would have a professional counselor be readily available to help students cope. • Examples Include: • Death of a student/faculty/staff member • Severe injury • Prolonged/severe illness • School violence • Any traumatic event that impacts student body

  20. Dedicated to Our Students’ Success Carrington is invested in students’ success, and provides this program to students and family members beginning July 2011 so that they can overcome personal and school related problems and stay focused on academic success.

  21. Get the Support You Need – Today A simple phone call or email starts the process: 888.470.1531 carrington@onlineaspire.com http://carrington.onlineaspire.com Confidential help at your fingertips

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