What is SCIP?
SCIP refers to the School Community Intervention Program. This program, designed to assist students experiencing difficulty in the learning environment, was developed jointly by representatives from both the community, including physicians, and Lincoln Public Schools. It is currently sponsored by the Lincoln Public School system; Lincoln Medical Education Partnership; United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County; Region V Systems; and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction Services.
What is SCIP's threefold purpose?
- To identify students exhibiting high-risk behaviors which interfere with their ability to learn, which may or may not be related to using alcohol and/or other drugs;
- To provide alternative approaches in helping students deal with these problems; and
- To provide a support system for students and parents to address problem areas both within and outside the school setting.
How does SCIP assist students?
The program has four components, each of which assists students:
- Identification of students who exhibit problematic behavior.
- Intervention with the student, parents, and a school representative from the SCIP team to describe problem behavior, to seek solutions, and to explore options which will increase the student's chance of being successful in school.
- Referral to a community agency tailored to youth and families.
- Student Support to assist students in the school environment. The goal of individual and group support is to aid the student's recovery process.
How are students referred to SCIP?
Students are referred to SCIP by teachers, students, administrators, friends, parents or by self-referral. Once a referral has been made, teachers are asked to observe the student's behavior in class and confidentially respond to the trained SCIP team. They then forward specifically requested information to this team to review and recommend appropriate action(s) to take.
What actions can be taken?
Referral to SCIP does not always indicate a problem with alcohol or other drugs. Students who display high-risk behaviors can be referred to a counselor, community agency or a faculty member who can offer assistance.
If behaviors indicate the possibility of involvement with alcohol or other drugs, the intervention process is used to encourage students and their parents to obtain an evaluation at a community agency as a first step.
Where can I receive more information?
Contact a SCIP team member at your school or the:
SCIP Associate Director
Lincoln Medical Education Partnership
4600 Valley Road
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 483-4581
To see a copy of the same information in Spanish, click on the file at the bottom of this page. |
