Hope Academy is thrilled to present Overdose Lifeline with the 2023 Faces of Hope Award. Their exceptional dedication and commitment to those battling substance use disorder have touched countless lives, including those within our own Hope Academy community. At the Rise & Shine for Hope breakfast, we unveiled this video highlighting our special partnership and...Read More
Fall break, a time for relaxation and rejuvenation, took on a whole new meaning for a handful of students at Hope Academy. From October 18th to the 20th, a group of driven and brave students embarked on a backpacking trip in the captivating Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Guided by Tom from Camptown, the...Read More
Hope Academy High School proudly announces Erin Mooney as its new Director of Community Outreach. In this role, Mooney will collaborate closely with referral partners, including school administrators, probation officers, mental health professionals, and addiction treatment providers. Her mission is to bridge the gap in resources and support for adolescents seeking recovery within the Indianapolis...Read More
Hope Academy would like to shine a spotlight on Sky, an exceptional student who made the A Honor Roll this grading period. Sky’s story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the importance of community support offered at Hope Academy. Sky enrolled at Hope Academy in 2022, driven by a desire for change. Struggling with...Read More
Vitality grant awarded to Indiana’s only recovery high school to address critical gap in recovery support for youth with substance use disorders INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Hope Academy, Indiana’s only recovery high school, has received a Vitality Grant in the amount of $280,000 from Mental Health America of Indiana. This grant, which will be used during...Read More
On August 1, 2023, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced Hope Academy High School as the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office 2023 Crime Fighter of the Year. Hope Academy has been a longtime partner of the Prosecutor’s Office, and its core values align with those of the prosecutor’s office: honesty, respect, support, commitment, and community. Working...Read More
Indianapolis area high school students in recovery from substance use disorder graduate from Indiana’s only recovery high school during Hope Academy’s 17th Commencement INDIANAPOLIS – On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Hope Academy, Indiana’s only recovery high school, celebrated its 17th Commencement at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of...Read More
Ellen Russell is our newest peer recovery specialist. She is also a Hope Academy alumna and graduated in 2014. Ellen grew up in Indianapolis and currently lives on the west side close to Eagle Creek Park. As a Peer Recovery Specialist, Ellen assists the recovery coaches with assessments and running certain recovery and wellness/small circle...Read More
Did you know that this week (March 20-26) is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week? It was launched in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for teens to learn what science has taught us about drug use and addiction. This week consists of educational events and is an opportunity to...Read More
We are excited to introduce Justin Cain, Hope Academy’s new School Nurse. He started on January 2, 2023 and previously worked as a nurse for a medical detox facility and a local psychiatric hospital. An Indianapolis native, Justin attended Indiana University to study sociology and criminal justice. He later attended Marian University to earn a...Read More
