LEARN of the Jersey Shore - A Supported Education Service of Preferred Behavioral Health Group
(732) 361-5439 x5210
Lakewood

LEARN (Learning Enhancement and Resource Network) is a supported education program that aims to provide educational and support services to people with psychiatric disabilities in post-secondary setting so that they can have access to and successfully utilize the educational environment.
Who is Eligible?
- Residents of Monmouth, Ocean, or Atlantic Counties
- are 18 years of age or older
- have a High school diploma or G.E.D.
- have a desire to go to college, vocational school or a certificate program
- are capable of performing the role of student with or without accommodations
- are currently in treatment for their psychiatric illness
What are Some Typical Services?
- Accommodation education and advocacy
- Academic counseling that includes choosing classes that meet the consumer's academic goals
- Provide campus orientation and assistance with registration
- Explore/secure funding options
- Negotiate former student loans
- Assistance in managing disclosure issues
- Skill development with organizing, planning, time management, and other common college difficulties
- Linkages to peer support groups
- Explore transportation option
Why Participate in LEARN Services?
A supported education helps create rich social and vocational networks. It decreases episodes of inpatient care while increasing career maturity and improving a consumer's quality of life and self-esteem, as well as providing a stigma-free social ident
Eligibility | Residents of Monmouth, Ocean or Atlantic Counties are 18 years of age or older have a High school diploma or G.E.D. have a desire to go to college, vocational school or a certificate program are capable of performing the role of student with or without accommodations are currently in treatment for their psychiatric illness |
Last Updated: 04/24/25