Adult learners in community college encounter barriers in a world that does not recognize their needs. This action research investigation explored the barriers adult learners faced in a community college in California and examined how targeted academic counseling interventions informed the students about essential supports and services available at the research site. Cycle 1 data collection included interviews with the adult learners, administrators, and faculty to identify what barriers these adult learners faced and what resources were available to help them. The participants identified four barriers: conflicting responsibilities, inadequate access to resources and information, feelings of isolation, and limited academic skills. The participants identified three supports and services: flexible class options, individualized services, and opportunities to connect with the school community. The Cycle 2 research process examined the use of one-on-one counseling, telephone outreach, and group information sessions as vehicles to inform students experiencing barriers of the recommended supports and services. The outcomes showed that these counseling interventions improved student familiarity with campus supports and services, increased students' feelings of connectedness to the campus, acknowledged their need for customized engagement, and provided just-in-time information. The success of these interventions suggests that the research site could improve outcomes for this group by providing regular access to these counseling interventions, increasing opportunities for students to connect with each other and the campus community, training instructors on the unique needs of adult learners, and streamlining the distribution of critical information. Further research should focus on the exploration of comprehensive guidance models to deliver services specifically tailored to adult learner needs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]