Substance Abuse

The substance use coordinator for Iredell Statesville Schools provides substance use services to students and families. This includes assessments, community referrals for treatment, consultation, training and education. Mrs. Rife joined Iredell Statesville Schools in 1998 as a Student Assistance Program Coordinator. She has 29 years of counseling experience and is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed School Counselor in North Carolina and is registered as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS).  

Staff, Parents and Students can  make referrals to Mrs. Rife, by clicking here: Substance Use Coordinator Referral Form or by calling 980-280-9515.

Please feel free to contact Mrs. Rife at krife@iss.k12.nc.us if more information or guidance is needed.

Parent / Caregiver Resources for Teen Substance Use:

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Resources for Parents - Link

Truth Initiative / Inspiring Lives Free from Smoking, Vaping and Nicotine - Free Help to Quit Vaping - Link

Facts About Marijuana - Link

Help Finding Treatment Services - Link