SAP Offered to BFCSD Students & Household Family Members

  • Having someone to talk to makes all the difference. Call 515-244-6090 to talk.Bondurant-Farrar partners with Employee and Family Resources (EFR) to provide additional supports for students through their Student Assistance Program (SAP).

    SAP is designed to help students, families, and schools manage the impact a wide variety of personal and family problems can have on student behavior and achievement. Services include telephonic consultation, virtual counseling sessions, and referrals to community resources, if needed. The program is available to help BFCSD students and their immediate family members. 

    What is the Student Assistance Program (SAP)? What does it provide?

    SAP helps individuals manage concerns in their lives. Services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are strictly confidential.

    • Telephonic consultation for assistance on challenges you or your family may be facing
    • Virtual counseling with masters-level clinicians
    • Referrals to community resources, if needed

    All services can be interpreted to non-English-speaking clients at no additional cost.

    Who is eligible?

    All Bondurant-Farrar students have free, confidential access to the SAP. All household family members of students are also eligible for services.

    When should I contact the SAP?

    Some concerns an SAP counselor can help with include:

    • Alcohol and other substance abuse issues
    • Conflict, bullying, or violence
    • Dating and relationship issues
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Eating disorders
    • Family concerns
    • School performance
    • Stress
    • Trouble with peers
    • Anything else that keeps you from reaching your full potential

    There are three, easy ways to connect with EFR:

    EFR Counseling Locations

    Downtown Offices
    505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 (6th floor)
    Des Moines, IA 50309

    West Des Moines Offices
    1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 205 (2nd floor)
    West Des Moines, IA 50265

    SAP Links:






EFR's Student Assistance Program (SAP)