What is SAP
A program built around you.
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a confidential, school-based support system for any student dealing with anything that's getting in the way of their well-being — academic, social, emotional, or personal.
The short version
SAP is a team of trained school staff — counselors, teachers, and outside specialists — who work together to help students get the support they need, when they need it. We're not discipline. We're not a record on your file. We're a confidential bridge to whatever comes next.
Confidential
What you share stays with the SAP team. We'll only involve others if your safety is at risk — and we'll tell you first.
Judgment-free
No lectures. No 'shoulds'. Just trained adults who listen and help you figure out what comes next.
Student-centered
You set the pace. You decide what to share, what kind of support you want, and who else (if anyone) gets involved.
Separate from academics
Nothing about SAP touches your transcript, grades, or college applications. Ever.
Who can use SAP?
Every student in this school — every grade, every background, every situation. You don't need a diagnosis, a crisis, or a parent's permission to start a conversation. Friends, parents, and teachers can also reach out on behalf of a student.
Who is your SAP worker?
Mrs. Deliman-Arnold
- Employed by Guthrie — started fall of 2025
- Housed in the high school guidance office, Monday–Friday
- UE Alumni
- Capella University — Master of Social Work (2023)
- Member of the Broome County Prevention Coalition
Background
- • Preschool teacher for 5 years
- • Foster care caseworker for 2 years
- • Mental health counselor for 2 years