Westwood Jr./Sr. High School
Jillian Carpino-Tuosto
Student Assistance Counselor
The student assistance program provides free services that address intervention, prevention, and support services to students, parents and staff.
Some services include:
Counseling services to students regarding substance abuse, mental health and behavioral issues.
Parent Educational Workshops
Staff Educational Workshops
Preventative Programs
Group Services
Referral Services
Parent Meetings
I&RS
Counseling related issues:
Drug and alcohol
Suicide
Bullying
Environmental concerns
Eating disorders
Mental Health
Health concerns
Behavioral Concerns
Stress related issues
Mrs. Tuosto is part of the Intervention & Referral Services committee and advisor of Heroes and Cool Kids.
What is the I&RS Team?
The purpose of this program is to help students, who are experiencing challenges which are interfering with school, achieve success. These difficulties can include problems with academics, health, attendance or behavior. Through the different steps that comprise the I&RS process, these students are directed to appropriate services in the school or community.
What is Heroes & Cool Kids?
The program utilizes the services of current and former professional athletes whose personal life experiences enable them to train high school student leaders. The athletes train high school students to mentor middle school students on important life skills, including sportsmanship, conflict resolution and positive lifestyle choices highlighting drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention.
Parent Section:
Parents, throughout the year please check my Website for upcoming preventative workshops.
Please feel free to call and/or schedule an appointment at anytime!
Office location: Guidance Suite
