Supported Education

Since 1989, Laurel House has been helping people with psychiatric illness to enroll and succeed in college or vocational training through our Supported Education program. The Supported Education program at Laurel House is based on the belief that education, like employment, is an important goal in and of itself, as well as a stepping stone to recovery and improved career options. Many clients have had the experience of illness interrupting or disrupting their educational path, and need help to get back on track with their goals. The Supported Education program staff work in close collaboration with faculty, counselors and admissions staff and disability services of local Connecticut educational institutions, such as Norwalk Community College and the University of Connecticut, to facilitate students’ enjoyment and success in post-secondary education. Services of the Supported Education program are mobile, and include:

• Tutoring
• Mentoring
• Informational tours on Connecticut college campuses
• Peer support groups
• Mobile and on-campus support
• Coaching and information about disability accommodations
• Guidance in working with faculty
• Building skills such as time management and studying
• Assistance applying for financial aid and scholarships
• Ongoing support throughout the semester from staff and peers
• Goal and career planning