Supported Education Services
Believe in your potential and take the next step in your educational journey with a team that walks beside you. The Supported Education Program is a peer-led, recovery-oriented service designed for adults who want to pursue their dreams, whether that’s earning a GED, attending college, or gaining a professional certification. We believe that education is a part of recovery, not a race, and we are here to provide the structure and encouragement you need to move forward at your own pace.
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Program Overview
Our program recognizes that educational goals are most successful when your overall wellness is supported. Led by peers with lived experience, we provide a judgment-free environment where you can build confidence and overcome barriers to learning. We focus on the "whole student," helping you manage the stressors of school while maintaining your mental health and recovery. From the first application to the final exam, we offer the accountability and skill-building tools necessary to help you stay engaged and achieve lasting success.
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Program Overview
Services Offered
Our program provides comprehensive, personalized support tailored to your unique educational journey:
Enrollment & Application Help: Step-by-step guidance for college, vocational school, and CV-TEC applications, including help securing transcripts and required documentation.
Financial Aid Guidance: Support navigating the FAFSA and TAP process, along with assistance in exploring affordable student loan repayment plans.
Peer Specialist Certification Pathway: Targeted support for completing Academy of Peer Services modules, role-playing professional boundaries, and preparing for certification.
Technology & Life Skills Training: Learn essential digital tools, including safe internet navigation, email use, and basic computer programs required for school and work.
Academic & Wellness Coaching: Personalized help with time management, study skills, and requesting classroom accommodations.
Coping Tools for Success: Practice mindfulness, stress management, and grounding exercises to help manage test anxiety and stay resilient during high-stress periods.
Essential Supplies: Access to limited school supplies, such as notebooks, planners, and a one-time backpack, to help reduce barriers to your learning.
Program Qualifications
Ages Served
Individuals 18 years old and up.
Eligibility
Adults living with mental health and/or substance use challenges who are pursuing a GED, degree, or vocational pathway.
Insurance & Payment
This is a FREE service. No insurance is required to participate.
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