YOU TOO CAN BECOME A SOMEBODY…..
At Green Brook Academy, counseling is not an isolated service—it is woven into every part of our school program. Every member of our staff plays a vital role in the therapeutic process, working together to support the emotional, social, and academic growth of each student.
We believe that helping students develop a strong sense of self-worth is essential to preparing them to become confident, resilient, and contributing members of society.
Our students arrive with diverse experiences, abilities, and emotional needs. We recognize that true success happens when the program adapts to the student—not the other way around. This commitment to individualized, student-centered support is the foundation of everything we do at GBA.
Green Brook Academy is a New Jersey–approved private school serving students who require out-of-district placements due to emotional and behavioral disabilities. For more than 45 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to support students through a structured, therapeutic educational program that addresses both academic and emotional needs.
“The philosophy of an institution is the touchstone by which all those involved gain a sense of direction and mission.”
This guiding belief continues to shape every decision and every interaction at Green Brook Academy.
We understand that students with significant emotional and psychiatric challenges require more than a traditional education. They need an individualized program that blends academic instruction with comprehensive therapeutic support. Our goal is to help students build confidence, restore a sense of self-worth, and prepare for a brighter, more stable future.
The mission of Green Brook Academy is to provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning community for students eligible for special education and related services due to emotional and behavioral disabilities.
We are committed to building a safe, caring, and supportive trauma-informed community where students who may feel uncertain about their path or not yet recognize their own worth are guided and supported to see their strengths, embrace their value, and grow in confidence.
Our ultimate goal is to help every student understand that they already ARE a Somebody—equipped to achieve meaningful academic success and to become motivated, resilient, and determined contributors to their families, communities, and beyond.
At GBA, our vision is “You Can Be a Somebody.”
That means helping each student recognize their worth, reminding them they already ARE a Somebody, and guiding them to discover their strengths and their purpose.
Through this journey, we envision graduates who are motivated, resilient, and determined—ready to shape a positive path for their lives and make meaningful contributions to their families, communities, and beyond.