ACES (Academic Coaching for Educational Success) is a program for students with emotional disabilities or mental illnesses that attend college in Ulster County or students that reside in Ulster County and attend college elsewhere. Sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc., ACES provides support to help students manage the college environment successfully.
Who is Eligible?
Students 18 years or older
Have an emotional disability or mental illness
Residing in or attending any college in Ulster County.
Be able to participate in classroom-based instruction
What does ACES provide?
Pre-Admission Assistance
- Pre-admission counseling
- Assistance with the completion of admissions/financial aid forms
- Assistance with scheduling, registration, academic advising
Campus-Based Support
- Early identification and remediation of academic difficulties
- Linking students with academic supports and resources
- Acting as a liaison with faculty/financial aid/etc.
- Offering informal personal counseling and one-on-one social support
- Assisting with acquiring academic accommodations
Peer Support
- A support group can be created if there is sufficient interest from students. The group will provide a forum where students can bring their questions related to college life.
What Does ACES Cost?
IT’S FREE! To ANY student residing in Ulster County attending or planning to attend college and any student attending college in Ulster County.
How do I participate in ACES?
Stop by, call, or text the ACES coordinator to meet.
To learn more about ACES, please contact:
The ACES Coordinator located at 300 Aaron Court, Kingston:
Cell: (845) 339-9090 x2204
If trying to contact ACES during the summer or winter break please contact: wellnessinfo@mhainulster.com