Application Process

OPTIONS Transitions to Independence is currently welcoming post-graduate students seeking to enhance their independence and life skills. Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis, providing flexibility and continuous opportunities for applicants. We invite you to begin your journey with us by exploring our website, delving into our blog, and reviewing our admissions materials. This will give you a comprehensive understanding of the distinctive experience that OPTIONS offers, designed to empower you towards greater independence and success in your personal and professional life.

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Academics:

Unlocking Potential: OPTIONS offers customized classes to propel students towards their goals, providing individualized instruction and one-on-one support.

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College Transition Track:

Pathway to Higher Education: Explore our partnership with John A. Logan College, opening doors to a community college curriculum in your second semester at OPTIONS.

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Vocational:

Crafting Careers: Discover the OPTIONS Vocational Program, equipping students with the skills and resources needed for successful employment.

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Speech and Language:

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Arrowsmith Program:

Unlocking Potential: Explore our unique collaboration with the Arrowsmith Program, offering transformative opportunities for students with learning disabilities.

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Independent Living:

Home Away from Home: Experience comfortable living in supervised apartments near the OPTIONS Academic Building, fully furnished and packed with amenities.

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Welcome to Admissions:

Unlocking Potential: Join the OPTIONS community in the heart of Southern Illinois, where academic, social, and emotional growth flourish on our expansive 100-acre campus.

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How to Apply

Complete the Admissions Inquiry Form

The admissions process begins with filling out our online Admissions Inquiry Form, which helps us get to know you and your family better and to ensure that Brehm is the right fit for your child.

Admissions Inquiry Form

Send Necessary Documents

Send us your child’s current (within three years) neuropsychological evaluation along with supporting documents such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan (if applicable) via email or fax.

Schedule a Conversation

After reviewing your completed Pre-Admission Questionnaire we’ll contact you to set up a call with a member of our Admissions team. If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact us.

Complete the Application Form

Our Admissions team will send a link to our online Application Form. Submit the application along with a $75 nonrefundable application fee.

Application

Schedule a Campus Tour

After receiving your application, our admissions office will contact you to schedule a campus tour.

Schedule a Personal Interview

Interviews must be completed prior to the admission decision.

Questions and Support

At any point in the process, don’t hesitate to reach out to our director of Admissions for any questions and support throughout the application process.

Donna Collins

Director of Admissions

Phone: (618) 457-0371
Fax: (618) 529-1248
admissionsinfo@brehm.org

Scope of Neurodiversity

OPTIONS is committed to empowering neurodiverse young adults to reach their full potential.

To evaluate if OPTIONS meets your needs, please review the list below, which outlines the diagnoses we support.

Primary Diagnosis

Specific Learning Disabilities in reading, math, and writing. This includes Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.

ADHD

Autism Spectrum – Level 1

Twice Exceptional

Executive Functioning Disorders

Speech and Language Impairment

Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder

Memory Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder

Processing Speed Deficit

Nonverbal Learning Disability

Auditory Processing Disorder

Secondary Diagnosis

Auditory Processing Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Tourette Syndrome

Admissions Tour

After your application is received, our Admissions office will contact you to schedule personal interviews and a campus tour. During your visit, you will discover first-hand how Brehm’s unique approach empowers students with the fresh perspectives and skills to recognize their full potential.

Travel Checklist:

Schedule your travel to provide plenty of time to reach Brehm and survey the area

Make sure you bring all requested documents

Prepare your questions and keep notes

Bring your walking shoes

Wear casual comfortable clothing

After struggling with parochial school, I was diagnosed with ADD and OCD. Soon after, I began attending Brehm and OPTIONS, which helped me through community college and then Southern Illinois University. Thanks to the lessons I’ve learned from Brehm and OPTIONS, I’m only the second person in my family to graduate from college.

Former Student