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Special Services

Special Services, Child Find, I&RS, 504 and community resources.

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Matthew Matsutani

Special Services Team

Supervisor of Special Services & Social Worker: Mr. Matthew Matsutani, MSW

Administrative Assistant: Ms. Donna Hope

The ACHS Department of Special Services is committed to addressing the multidimensional needs of our students and their families.  We strive to support the psychological, emotional, social, and behavioral needs of our students to ensure academic success.

Please Contact Special Services for additional information and referral procedures

732-681-8377

Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE): additional information

CHILD FIND: Academy Charter High School is interested in assisting any child between the ages of 14 and 21, including migrant and homeless children, who are experiencing difficulties academically, socially, or behaviorally.  If you feel that your child is in need of assistance please contact Matthew Matsutani, Supervisor of Special Services at 732-681-8377 Ext. 231

Intervention and Referral Services

Coordinator: Matthew Matsutani

Resources regarding the Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) process and services

Release of Records Form (Word, 17 KB)

504 Committee

Coordinator: Matthew Matsutani

Support Available at ACHS

  • Group and Individual Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Academic Enrichment
  • Child Study Team
  • 504 Committee
  • Intervention and Referral Services
  • Academic Coaching
  • Homework Club

Community Resources

Service Phone
24-Hour Emergency Services
Mobile Response and Stabilization (Children) 1-877-652-7624
NJ Child Abuse (Anonymity Guaranteed) Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) 1-877-652-2873
Jersey Shore University Medical Center 1-732-776-4555
Monouth Medical Center Child/Family Crisis Clinicians (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.) (732) 923-6999
In Home Counseling Information and Referral
Perform Care (Children and Families) 1-877-652-7624
Out-Patient Children & Adults
Jersey Shore Behavioral Health Service 3535 Route 66, Neptune (732)643-4363
Monmouth Medical Center/Pollak Clinic 5 North Bath Ave., Long Branch (732) 923-6500
Mercy Center Asbury Park, NJ (732) 774-9397
Related Mental Health Services and Addiction Services
180 Turning Lives Around 1 Bethany Rd., Bldg. 3, Suite 42, Hazlet (732)264-4111
ALA Call/NJ Substance Abuse Hot Line 1-800-322-5525
Community YMCA Family Services (732)290-9040
Jersey Shore Addiction Service 1200 Memorial Dr., Asbury Park (732)988-8877
2nd Floor Helpline (Youth support) 1-888-222-2228
NJ Drug Hotline 1-800-225-0196
Prevention First 1405 Hwy. 35, Ocean (732) 663-1800
Financial Assistance
Monmouth County Division of Social Services, (Welfare Board) P.O. Box 3000, Kozloski Rd., Freehold (732)431-6000

For a complete guide of Mental Health Services in Monmouth County please visit http://www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org

Staff photo

Donna Hope