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Community Links Supported Education Program

Supported Education for adults living with mental health conditions who are pursuing educational, vocational, training, certification and college goals.

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About Community Links

Community Links Supported Education Program at Baltic Street Wellness Solutions supports adults living with mental health conditions as they pursue educational, vocational, training, certification, and college goals. Supported Education Counselors work alongside participants to identify goals, navigate barriers, connect with educational and community resources, and build the skills and supports needed to continue progressing toward their goals.

Community Links provides individualized, person-centered, recovery-oriented support. Participants identify the goals that are meaningful to them, and the program provides guidance, encouragement, advocacy, and resource connection throughout their educational journey.

Educational pathways

- GED/HSE programs - Vocational or job-training programs - Industry-recognized certificate or license programs - College or university degree programs - Career-related education and training pathways

Partner with Community Links

Community Links welcomes collaboration with behavioral health providers, colleges, schools, vocational and training programs, community-based organizations, and other agencies interested in expanding educational opportunities and strengthening participant access to resources.

Organizations interested in learning more about Community Links or exploring a potential collaboration may contact the Program Director, Victoria Awogbemi, MPH, at 347-962-8020 or Vawogbemi@balticstreet.org.

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What we offer

  • Education and goal planning
  • GED/HSE support
  • Vocational and certificate program exploration
  • College exploration, application, enrollment, and continued support
  • Financial aid and educational-resource navigation
  • Academic organization and skill-building
  • Education accommodations and advocacy
  • Career-related education planning
  • Community-resource linkages
  • Ongoing Supported Education counseling and follow-along support

Who it serves

Community Links serves adults age 18 and older who have an eligible mental health diagnosis or supporting documentation and are interested in pursuing an eligible postsecondary education or training goal.

How to access the program

Community organizations and collaborating partners may use the Community Links referral form to refer individuals who may benefit from Supported Education services.

Eligibility details

Adults age 18 and older with an eligible mental health diagnosis or supporting documentation, interested in pursuing an eligible postsecondary education or training goal: GED/HSE, vocational or job-training, industry-recognized certificate or license, college or university degree, or career-related education and training.

Where to find us

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Take the next step

Choose the path that fits your situation. If you are unsure, the Get Help form can connect you with Baltic Street.