The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a state mandated program available in all secondary schools in Pennsylvania. Â Trained teachers, counselors, nurses and administrators work together to help students whose behaviors seem to present a barrier to successful learning. Â Referrals to help students can be made by parents, teacher, students or any member of the school community. Â Self-referrals are also accepted. Â Those barriers to learning and school success might include drug and/or alcohol abuse and behavioral concerns as well as other related factors. Â SAP is not a disciplinary program and it is not a treatment program. Â It is an early intervention program. Â SAP members attempt to identify barriers and provide avenues for students and parents to receive help.