BASD Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva announced as part of his monthly superintendent’s report that Freedom HS received an award for being the outstanding provider of Student Assistance Programs at the secondary level. This was recognized statewide at the yearly Pennsylvania Student Assistance Professional Conference. This year’s conference was held at the Penn State Conference Center in State College Feb. 23.

PASAP believes that the health of our youth is the basis of our future. Some students are working through trauma, mental illness, unhealthy relationships, and lack adequate external supports, among other concerns. If not addressed, these will have a negative effect on their studies and general well-being.

PASAP is committed to supporting and networking in the areas of prevention, intervention, treatment, aftercare and ongoing support services.

Freedom’s SAP program includes a wellness center, tier 1, 2, 3, SAP supports, and a host of community providers of mental and behavioral health services.