Substance Use Prevention Program
My name is Mark Howard, and I’m excited to serve as the new Student Assistance Professional (SAP) for Lakewood School District. You may already know me from my previous role as the Lakewood Community Coalition Coordinator. I’m thrilled to continue supporting our community in this new capacity.
As your SAP, I’m here to support student well-being through one-on-one sessions, group facilitation, and classroom-based education. I also work closely with school staff to promote evidence-based prevention strategies, lead schoolwide awareness campaigns, and connect families with vital community resources. Additionally, I advise student-led prevention clubs and contribute to broader community initiatives.
You can find me at Lakewood Middle School on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, and at Lakewood High School on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please feel free to reach out—I'm here to help!
Mark Howard
Student Assistance Professional
Email: mhoward@nwesd.org
Phone: 360-652-4510 x3502
Substance Use Prevention: Project Success
Lakewood Middle School and Lakewood High School are implementing a program called Project SUCCESS for our students. Project SUCCESS is an evidence-based substance use prevention program for secondary students and is proven to reduce substance use and improve school performance. Students will have the opportunity to engage in school-wide awareness programs, classroom discussions, extracurricular activities, small groups and individual meetings to correct erroneous perceptions about substance use. In addition, students will learn to identify and resist social and situational pressures to use substances.
Each school year, all 7th and 9th grade students will receive the Project SUCCESS Prevention Education Series in their health class covering topics such as healthy relationships, peer pressure, and substance use education. Parent/Guardian meetings will also be available to create a holistic prevention effort for our students.
The Student Assistance Professional is available to support students individually and in groups who are affected by substance use, are using substances, or are experiencing various other stressful things in their lives such as mental health, school, or situations outside of school.
Contact Information
If you are worried about your student's behavior and would like to speak to the Student Assistance Professional, please reach out.
Mark Howard
Student Assistance Professional
Email: mhoward@nwesd.org
Phone: 360-652-4510 x3502
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988
Lakewood Middle School: (360) 652-4510
Lakewood High School: (360) 652-4505
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can dial 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time of day or night for support.
- 988: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7 support
Mental Health Referrals
- Mental Health Resources
- Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens: 1-833-303-5437. Free referral services in multiple languages. In partnership with Seattle Children’s.
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