San Juan Capistrano
Bridges School
Bridges School is a Community Day School program created in the year 2001-2002 as a specialized therapeutic setting for high school students with severe emotional disabilities. The program has been developed in collaboration with Orange County Mental Health. The Bridges School serves ten students who might otherwise be considered for Residential Treatment Center placement. The program staff includes a part-time administrator, lead psychologist, one teacher, and two aides. The school day is from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. The Bridges School offers a comprehensive curriculum providing credit toward graduation.