SAPIS Counselor

MS. MIESES

Office: Room 352

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

Hi!! My name is Ms. Mieses and I am the Queens Technical Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist. Spark was initially created in 1971, as a substance abuse prevention program, but has expanded to address a wide variety of adolescent issues. Students meet in my groups for discussions and/ or individual counseling on issues such as: Family Issues, Academics, Sexuality, Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, Substance Use and Abuse and Anger Management. We always have fun with great conversations and hot topic debates.

A support group can help you realize that you are not alone in your struggles. You can hear the stories and experiences of others that may give new and unique perspectives. You’re not the only one that deals with loneliness, depression, family conflict or failing grades. You can gain new perspectives in a support group, accept challenges and begin to make changes.

"SAPIS are like New York City educational firefighters, often the first to respond to students in need. The situation at hand might involve substance abuse, risky behaviors, a school fight, a failed test, or simply times when teachers, parents and students don’t see eye to eye. Each and every day, caring NYCDOE SAPIS “put out the fires,” providing the support and guidance to help modify behaviors. Substance abuse is a crisis among young people nationwide, affecting school performance, drop out rates and the life-long ability of students to succeed in the workforce and as citizens."

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