Ocean Academy | Bright Harbor Healthcare

160 Rte 9, Bayville, NJ 08721

Eligibility

Youth, ages 9 through 21. Younger students will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Must be referred by the student's school district.

Hours

Mon - Thurs 8:00 am - 8:00 pmFri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

732-349-5550

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Application process

Interested applicant's should call their child's school district and ask for the Child Study Team for a referral. All students are selected for admission based upon a review of records, meeting with the sending school district, parents, family members and most importantly an interview of the student. The selection process is rigorous to ensure that students, families and sending districts agree that Ocean Academy offers the student the best opportunity to be successful based upon their current needs.

Fees

None. Education expenses and round-trip transportation are paid for by the referring school district.

Service area

Ocean County, NJ

Description

Operates Ocean Academy, a small therapeutic school catering to students with mental and behavioral challenges. Provides psychiatric and therapeutic services and support for students and their families through the clinical team. Develops and implements individual treatment plans to enhance academic functioning while addressing underlying concerns impacting performance.

What's Here

Adolescent/Youth Counseling Child Guidance Nonpublic Special Schools Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Providing organization

Bright Harbor Healthcare

Bright Harbor Healthcare (Ocean Mental Health Services, Inc.) was founded in 1959 as a private, nonprofit center organized to meet the psychological needs of children and adults in Ocean County. Over the years, it has grown to provide a wide range of programs and services to the residents of Ocean County and the surrounding areas.