SBIRT and Check Yourself
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral To services (SBIRT)
The SBIRT program is used to identify, reduce, and prevent adolescent substance use and to support students’ mental health and personal safety. In alignment with SPS’ Strategic Plan, the SBIRT model reduces bias in the process of identifying and responding to student needs, and destigmatizes access to behavioral health services. SBIRT is funded by King County’s Department of Community and Human Services, City of Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning, and additional partners.
SPS SBIRT Data 2024-25
Students Screened
Top Coping Mechanisms
Parent Engagement
Parents are always contacted by SPS staff in the event of a safety concern. SPS staff work with the student to engage parents for all other concerns.
Referral
Example referral types:
- Academic tutor
- Community-based counseling
- Prevention Intervention Specialist
- Prosocial activities (Clubs, sports, etc.)
- School administrator
- School counselor
- School-based mental health therapist
- Support group (Coping, grief, etc.)
Student Feedback
The SBIRT process was helpful
Brief Intervention meeting was helpful
Referrals or resources were helpful
SBIRT schoolwide campaigns were helpful