Supported Education

 

A graduation cap resting on a stack of textbooks.

Supported Education is a community mental health program which utilizes the psychiatric rehabilitation model to assist individuals with choosing, getting and keeping educational goals. Through the use of individual support, the (potential) student will identify his/her educational needs in an effort to formulate a specific school goal. A plan will then be developed focusing on time frames and methods for achieving the goal. The outcome of this process is success and satisfaction in the individual's chosen educational setting.

The Supported Education Program assists in all phases of your educational goal. These include researching the right educational setting for you, assisting with the application process, obtaining accommodations and securing financial aid. Emotional support is provided throughout the program and we teach you the tools necessary to be successful. Supported Education, if needed, can "walk with you" through your entire educational endeavor, and then assist you in transitioning to a job goal.

For more information please contact:
Albany County - Julie Pirog, MS, CAS, LMHC jpirog@northeastcareer.org
Schenectady County - David Cottrell, MSW dcottrell@northeastcareer.org
Rensselaer County:
- Tom Tift, MS, LMHC ttift@northeastcareer.org
- Suzanne White, MS swhite@northeastcareer.org

 

 

Program Services
Can Include


Service coordination on campus


Applying to financialaAid

Advisement and advocacy

Crisis resolution on campus

Referrals to resources both on and off campus

Coordination of services with Mental Health Providers



Schools and Partnerships