Acting Director for Prevention and Intervention Services 

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Email: kgarcia@rgccisd.org
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“ A positive mindset brings positive things”-Philipp Reiter-

Hello. My name is Dr. Karina Garcia - Saenz. I am located at the Fort Ringgold Campus in the Counseling Building. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology with a Specialization in Addiction Disorders. My role at RGCGISD is to provide substance abuse prevention helping individuals develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to prevent substance abuse. Resources related to this component of school mental health are intended to foster protective factors, such as school connectedness and positive peer relationships, which can help students avoid engaging in risky behaviors and help students learn skills necessary to promote healthy choices, such as decision-making, goal setting, self-management, and bystander intervention. Intervention resources are intended to support students and their families to enhance or maintain their treatment and recovery from substance misuse.

In addition, the Pregnancy Related Services will provide Teen Parents with the necessary tools to prevent dropout.