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New Dawn Academy
New Dawn Academy
At the Somerset County Educational Services Commission
An Alternative Learning Environment for Students Struggling with Mental Health and Substance Use
Where every day is a new beginning to a better future
The goal of New Dawn Academy is for students to develop the skills they need for long term success in all aspects of their life. We have created a culture of positive learning that encourages student participation in a supportive, small classroom setting. Rutgers University Behavioral Health clinicians will be on site to provide students with the mental health support they need.
Program Overview:
- General Education-grades 6-12
- Flexible Enrollment
- Small and Nurturing Classes
- Therapeutic Support Integrated into Schools
- Medication Management
Services:
- Individual, Family, and Group Counseling
- After School Programs
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychiatric Consultation and Evaluations
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Integration with Community Services
Benefits to Students & Families
- Crisis Resolution
- Building Academic and Behavioral Competencies
- Facilitate Character Development
- Decrease Negative Behaviors
- Mentoring, Peer Support, and Youth Development Activities
Benefits to Sending Districts
- Increased Graduation Rates
- Enhanced Academic Performance
- On-Site Crisis Intervention and Case Management
- Character Education
- Violence Prevention
- Conflict Resolution