University & College Support

At FSL, we are invested in collaborative, integrated care that keeps students on a path to graduation. We work with each student and their family to assess options at their current academic institution, work with the resources and services available on campus and create an integrative treatment plan reflective of academic goals and clinical needs.

We recognise that the college experience can trigger the onset or exacerbate pre-existing mental health challenges and introduce high-risk environments for relapse, substance use, or eating concerns. These struggles can lead students and their families to question whether they are prepared for the rigor of university studies or independent living.

At FSL, we partner with our clients to help support them in building the skill set and toolbox necessary to be successful in independent academic endeavors. In addition to traditional therapeutic interventions, we slowly expose clients to real life academic and social situations providing them with the opportunity to practice their newly acquired skills in real time.

Upon admission, our clients participate in an academic assessment with our academic advisement team to determine a treatment plan that will put the student on a path to academic success – whether their goal is to stay in school or return to school after taking a leave of absence.

Students work closely with our team of clinicians to address and overcome the problems they are having navigating coursework; including problems with concentration, perfectionism, procrastination, social anxiety, and other common problems that interfere with academic functioning.

In addition to academic goals, we understand the importance of vocational readiness and clear career goals for sustained independence. FSL job readiness and career support focuses on connecting academic and vocational goals to develop a realistic and motivating plan with our clients.

For clients interested in returning to school, our simulated college classes offer a safe, supported and structured place to start. *

Small evening seminars led by expert academic advisors and/or licensed clinicians with a professional education background and/or expertise in a specific field.

• Courses provide all aspects of matriculated coursework without the high-stakes pressure, offering the skill-building required for successful college class engagement and completion
• Modeled off college and graduate school courses, The FSL U enforces the same structure and expectations and asks participants to adhere to mandatory attendance, complete weekly assignments, complete research, participate in group discussion and engage in presenting to peers.
• The FSL U encourages skill development around writing, critical analysis, public speaking, in-depth reading, research, time management, original thought and preparation.The goal of this program is to help clients build momentum, confidence and the skills necessary to enroll in classes elsewhere!
• The FSL U is available on a first-come, first-served basis to any clients with a goal of furthering their education.

*The FSL U courses are not available for college credit.