The COAST Program (Creating Opportunities for Academic Success through Transition) at Duxbury High and Middle schools, assists students who are struggling with mental health and/or medical issues that are impacting their ability to consistently and successfully access academic curriculum. 

The goal of the program is to transition students towards optimal school functioning by providing short-term therapeutic and academic support through collaborative school, home and community interventions. 

The COAST program will ideally serve as a resource for students, parents, families, teachers and administrators for identifying, developing and providing effective treatment interventions that support social/emotional and physiological wellness.

• Short-term individual counseling with clinical social worker.

• Individual treatment and academic goal planning.

• Therapeutic support services to students and families.

• Consultation with administration, teachers and appropriate staff members.

• Referral to community providers and treatment resources.

• Collaboration with community providers and resources.

• Advocacy and Psycho-education around social and emotional challenges.

If you are a parent or teacher and would like to discuss concerns you have about a current student, please contact guidance department directly to determine criteria and eligibility for referral.