Mercy University Therapeutic Day College
Left School Due to Emotional Distress?
Turn a Setback into a Comeback!
Navigating college while managing emotional health challenges can feel overwhelming—but you’re not alone. Mercy University’s Therapeutic Day College is the first and only program in the nation designed to provide the specialized support students need to succeed academically while building emotional resilience.
If you or your child has paused college due to mental health concerns, our program offers a structured path back to higher education. With a compassionate approach, expert guidance, and a supportive community, we help students return to school, stay on track, and achieve their goals.
Take the next step toward academic success and emotional well-being with Mercy University’s Therapeutic Day College.
Clinical Experts
Dr. Gabriel Kaplan Co-Founder Mercy University Therapeutic Day College
Dr. Gabriel Kaplan, M.D., co-founder of Mercy University’s Therapeutic Day College, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and brings a wealth of expertise in designing therapeutic educational programs. His extensive experience shapes the innovative approach of the Mercy University Therapeutic Day College, creating a supportive and effective learning environment for students.
"Many families feel lost after a student's mental health leave. We guide them back to campus life."
Dr. Gabriel Kaplan
Ready to Get Started!
To ensure Mercy University Therapeutic Day College is a good fit, applicants undergo comprehensive clinical and academic assessments. To start the process, call (201) 280-2991 or Click Here.
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 Mercy University Therapeutic Day College 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.
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.
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.
Mercy University Therapeutic Day College provides enrollment flexibility, allowing qualified applicants to begin at any point throughout the year to best support their needs.
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:
- NeuroPsychiatric Evaluation
- Medication Management
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Group and Family Psychotherapy
- Individual Educational Coaching
- Academic/Career Advising
- Therapeutic Educational Plan
- 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.