Established in 1986, the Masonic Model Student Assistance Program (MMSAP) is an intensive workshop for educators to learn how to identify, intervene with, and create appropriate referrals for students that may be at risk for substance abuse, depression, suicide, or violence. The workshop was designed for school personnel (K-12) and anyone who comes in contact with students.

The program trains a Core Team of five to eight educators from a school building in how to intervene early and effectively with students that display patterns of behaviors that threaten their personal and educational success.

MMSAP is a research-based and effective response to the negative behaviors that interfere with the success of children and their school communities. MMSAP involves experiential learning, practical forms, user-friendly checklists and action plan templates. Additionally, group discussions and presentations focus on such subjects as: chemical dependency, depression and suicide, conflict, anger and violence, communication skills and intervention, social/emotional behavioral challenges, family dynamics, life skills development and group process.

This model of prevention and intervention has proven to be a vital tool in creating safe learning environments and reducing violence, abuse, addiction and self-harming behavior. This program gives educators the tools to help each student build a sense of capability and significance.