Established in December 2000, the mission of Central Access & Student Development is to assist individuals who are in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorders to gain access to educational opportunities, to maximize their educational potential, and to succeed in their chosen fields of study.  Our aim is to foster the development of the whole person by promoting educational, personal and career achievements.

CASD aims to promote three major goals: Educational Choice, Access and Retention.  We do this by offering educational support services and opportunities for participants to learn more about themselves through individual and group counseling, advocacy and education.