Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral To services (SBIRT)
The Northshore School District (NSD) has a long-standing commitment to student health and wellness. NSD is dedicated to equity, safety, building on the students’ strengths, providing support, and addressing the needs of the whole child. We will be screening middle school students this year using an opt-out model.
The School Based-Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral To [services] (SB-SBIRT) model, facilitated through the Check Yourself tool, is entirely voluntary for your student. They have the option to decline or end the screener at any time, ensuring their comfort and autonomy in this process.
Check Yourself is a screening platform for students to share about their experience(s). The self-administered screener examines students’ strengths and goals, substance use, mental health, and personal safety. Its interactive nature aims to remove the barriers associated with addressing challenges while normalizing dialogue regarding health. Students will be educated on the purpose of SB-SBIRT and understand that a counselor may meet with them to review their answers and provide personalized support(s).
If you would not like for your student to participate in SBIRT, you may fill out the opt-out form or connect with the District SB-SBIRT Specialist.
Try the Survey
Families may review the Check Yourself questions by taking a test screener. Your answers will not be saved. Use 123456 as your ID number.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is SBIRT? What does SBIRT stand for?
- How will student information be kept private?
- What is the goal of SBIRT?
- When did SBIRT begin?
- How will the Northshore School District plan on using SBIRT in its middle schools?
- What is the Check Yourself tool?
- Who will be screened and when will screenings occur?
- Can I decide to not participate in SBIRT?
What is SBIRT? What does SBIRT stand for?
How will student information be kept private?
What is the goal of SBIRT?
When did SBIRT begin?
How will the Northshore School District plan on using SBIRT in its middle schools?
What is the Check Yourself tool?
Who will be screened and when will screenings occur?
Can I decide to not participate in SBIRT?
Contact
Maya Gutenkauf
SBIRT Specialist
mgutenkauf@nsd.org