Mercy University Therapeutic Day College
Turn a Setback into a Comeback!
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College
Mercy University's Therapeutic Day College is the first and only in the U.S., created to fill a critical educational gap for thousands of college students nationwide who are struggling with behavioral health problems. Our mission is straightforward yet impactful: to nurture academic growth while fostering emotional resilience.
Navigating education while healing from emotional distress can be an isolating journey. Traditional colleges often lack specialized comprehensive behavioral health support, leaving students and their families to manage fragmented care while adjusting to the demands of a college program.
If your child took a break from college, let's focus on getting them back to school.
Mercy University's innovative Therapeutic Day College is designed to support students with behavioral health conditions, helping them continue their recovery while working towards a college degree.
We can help today, call or email Dr. Gabriel Kaplan at (201) 280-2991 drgkaplan@gmail.com
Program Structure
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College is an onsite therapeutic program with an online college curriculum. Students attend in person 5 days per week to our location where they interact directly with our behavioral health team and from where they log in to remote college courses.
Clinical Experts
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College's co-founder, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Gabriel Kaplan, brings extensive experience in designing therapeutic educational programs.
He has operated several therapeutic day high schools – a combination of medical and psychosocial models alongside traditional learning. Mercy University Therapeutic Day College pulls on this experience to develop an effective model for college learning.
"Many families feel lost after a student's mental health leave. We guide them back to campus life."
Dr. Gabriel Kaplan
How to Apply?
To ensure Mercy University Therapeutic Day College is a good fit, applicants undergo comprehensive clinical and academic assessments. To start the application process, contact Dr. Gabriel Kaplan at (201) 280-2991 or drgkaplan@gmail.com. The initial discussion will establish eligibility and determine if Mercy University Therapeutic Day College is an appropriate resource. Following the initial discussions, students will need to apply for the program.
In person interviews will be scheduled at Mercy's Manhattan Campus for a clinical assessment.
The Mercy University comprehensive behavioral health assessment is used to confirm if sufficient stability and recovery progress have been achieved to make Collegium Optimum the right choice for a student to be successful working toward their degree. Active participation from both the applicant and their family is essential.
Collected information includes:
- Student's perspective on their situation
- Family's perspective on the student's situation
- Current and previous psychiatric and medical records
Once Dr. Kaplan, the student, and the family agree that the Mercy University Therapeutic Day College is the best option, the applicant can begin the Mercy University academic assessment which can be started online.
Successful completion of both clinical and academic evaluations qualifies the applicant to continue the admissions process.
At this point, we will be able to provide comprehensive financial information regarding program costs, as well as administrative regulations, so that you can proceed with enrollment into Mercy University's Therapeutic Day College program.
Prior to starting the program, Mercy University Therapeutic Day College's multidisciplinary team will meet with the student and family to develop a Student Therapeutic Educational Plan (STEP). This essential document outlines individualized goals, objectives, methods, time frames, and expected outcomes.
After this final step you are ready to begin the program.
Contact Us
Reach out to Dr. Gabriel Kaplan with any questions about the program or application process: drgkaplan@gmail.com or (201) 280-2991
Rolling Admissions
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College provides enrollment flexibility, allowing qualified applicants to begin at any point throughout the year to best support their needs.
Program Costs
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College's program is estimated to cost $9,500 per month, which includes both academic and medical services. Financial aid could be available to help cover tuition costs. Additionally, students may be able to offset some of the clinical component costs using out-of-network health insurance support.
FAQs
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College offers a college-level education combined with tailored behavioral health support. The program is designed to propel students recovering from emotional distress toward academic success.
The Mercy University Therapeutic Day College was created for college-level students who have faced hurdles in initiating or continuing their education due to psychological or psychiatric distress.
Throughout the program students will participate in remote learning. By attending online courses and fulfilling degree-specific assignments, students earn credits and work toward earning their degree.
Services offered by the program include:
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NeuroPsychiatric Evaluation
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Medication Management
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Individual Psychotherapy
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Group and Family Psychotherapy
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Individual Educational Coaching
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Academic/Career Advising
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Therapeutic Educational Plan
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Joint University and Therapeutic Program
Students come to our facility five times per week where they take credit earning classes online while working on site with our expert team of behavioral health and educational professionals.
Our supportive environment, coupled with behavioral services, fosters both educational and emotional progress.
Each student progresses through the program at their own pace. The length of stay varies based on their individual progress, spanning from several months to an extended period.
Contact Us
Connect with Dr. Gabriel Kaplan directly with any questions about the program or application process: drgkaplan@gmail.com or (201) 280-2991