P.O. Box 3611
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(908) 451-5367
The Association of Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey
The first organization in the U.S. for Student Assistance Professionals (1983)
One Vision
The vision of ASAP-NJ is that every young person and family in New Jersey will have access to effective and responsive student assistance coordinators and programs because of ASAP-NJ's advocacy, leadership and expertise. President's Message
One Mission
The Association of Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey was founded in 1983 to meet the needs of New Jersey youth in education, prevention, intervention, and referral services in areas of high-risk behaviors including the use of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and addictive behaviors. A not-for-profit organization, the group is made up of over 300 Student Assistance Professionals (SAP's), Student Assistance Coordinators (SAC's) prevention specialists, educators, and health care professionals.
Why should you be a member? By becoming a member, you join a growing group working to solidify our positions in schools and improving programs throughout the State. Other member benefits include: access to the membership directory; professional development tools; marketing materials; meetings & newsletters. Join now to let your voice be heard!
One Organization
| To advocate for and promote recognition of Student Assistance Professionals within the state; |
| To promote the position of Student Assistance Professionals as a career opportunity within the educational system; |
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To promote a forum for discussion of common goals (i.e. quality statewide
services for youth, clarity regarding confidentiality laws, professional
credentials/certification, |
| To network related services; To advocate for quality statewide services for youth and their families; |
| To set standards for quality programs. |
One Community
ASAP-NJ partners and networks within their community to create a continuum of services from schools to home to the community. Here are just a few of our partners:
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Local
meetings are held regularly throughout the State.
To find a
meeting near you, click on the county/region below: