Spotsylvania Emergency Concerns Association (SECA), founded in 1986, is an all volunteer group which provides emergency relief for the residents of Spotsylvania County, including victims of fires and natural disasters and others who are not eligible for p *The SECA Mission: SECA helps families and individuals in Spotsylvania County with emergency needs such as: electricity, water, medicine, food, fuel, and shelter. SECA, in cooperation with the Spotsylvania Department of Social Services, pack and distribute baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We also contribute to the Interfaith School Dressing Days. For more information, please call 540-582-2465
SHAB – SPOTSYLVANIA HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
In The state of Virginia, all schools are required to have a Health Advisory Board. Spotsylvania County schools advisory board is headed by
Patricia Smtih, Director of Health Services
The school health advisory board is composed of individuals from broad based segments of the community who are committed to creating healthy school environments so students may realize their learning potential. They act as advisors for the local school board and are appointed for varying lengths of time. The SHAB is charged to act collectively to advise the school division in broad topics on specific aspects of the coordinated school health program. Areas of concern include, but are not limited to, mental health, school nutrition, health education, health services, physical education, staff wellness, school climate, dropout prevention, school safety, violence prevention, drug and alcohol prevention, and family life education. If the school health advisory board chooses to use subcommittees, these may serve as a research resource for program development. SHAB plays an integral part in the successful implementation of community school reform initiatives, including components of coordinated school health programs. It is important to emphasize that health advisory boards are formed to provide guidance and to serve as advocates for school health concerns. These boards are not part of the administrative structure of the school, nor do the boards have any legal responsibilities within the school division. For further information, contact Patricia Smith, Director of Health Services
