SAPA is the Student Assistance Professionals Association of Georgia, Incorporated. It was incorporated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation in the fall of 1991 and is operated by a Board of Directors in conjunction with the Executive Director, Dr. Michael R. Carpenter. In 1997, SAPA became affiliated with the National Association of Student Assistance Professionals (NASAP). We are recognized for our high quality training available at workshops throughout the year and at our Annual Training.

Mission Our mission is to provide prevention and intervention training, support and technical assistance to school, community, and agency leaders who will then assist children and their families in making drug-free and healthy choices for personal success.

Goals

 
To promote a consistent approach to student assistance programming 
To develop a comprehensive continuum of care for all students 
To distribute a newsletter 
To provide leadership and training 
To provide a state forum for sharing resources 
To reduce drugs and violence and increase student achievement