Figuring out life in recovery is hard. It’s even more difficult when everything is new. That’s why Hope Academy created a program called Guiding Paths to Success (GPS). GPS is an alternative peer group program that provides support for young people who are struggling with substance-use disorders. Within a safe and sober environment, GPS addresses...Read More

Meet Carmella, a 2014 Hope Academy Graduate. Below is a recent update she shared with us. We are so proud of you, Carmella! “My favorite memory is a talk with Dr. Z. I had relapsed and felt so defeated in myself. We talked for a long time, and that talk made a huge difference in...Read More

Spring Break can be a time to to disconnect from the stress of everyday life and maybe even get away to enjoy warmer weather and sunshine. But for those in recovery from substance use disorder, Spring Break isn’t always the best recipe for sobriety. The Hope Academy Recovery Team is comprised of young people in...Read More

We love catching up with Hope Academy Alumni! This week, we heard from 2019 grad, Justin Beavers. Let’s see what he’s been up to since graduating almost two years ago. Question: When were you a student at Hope Academy? Answer: I attended hope academy in 2017-2019, which were my junior and senior years of high...Read More

Did you know that Hope Academy has been in the Indianapolis community for 15 years? We’ve served over 700 students during this time. We wanted to catch up with our grads and hear about life after Hope. Up first is a recent grad from the class of 2020, Bella Depp. Question: When were you a...Read More

SEL…if you work in education, you know what it means, but if not the term might be new to you. SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning. At Hope Academy we use it as a tool to help our students and teachers thrive. There are five core competencies of SEL: Self-Awareness Self-Management Social Awareness Relationship Skills...Read More

While 2020 certainly had its challenges, it was quite the year for Hope Academy as we moved to a new location and navigated teaching during a pandemic. Here’s what you’ll see inside the report: Event Recaps Supporter Testimonials Revenue and Expenses Partner Spotlight We hope you will take a moment to review our annual report...Read More

Local mental health, addictions and education professionals will provide free online learning opportunities for community as part of Hope Academy Speaker Series. Hope Academy, a tuition-free, public charter high school for teens in recovery from substance use disorders, will host three free online learning opportunities as part of its upcoming Speaker Series events. The goal...Read More

Hope Academy was recently featured on WISH-TV in a story about our new location, open enrollment and what happens inside our recovery high school. WISH-TV reporter Aleah Hordges spent a morning observing the daily activities and speaking with our executive director, Rachelle Gardner, peer recovery specialist, Sarah Platt, and Hope Academy Sophomore Ashley M. Watch...Read More

At Hope Academy, we are focused on supporting our students AND their families. That’s why each Wednesday at 6 p.m. we host a (virtual) parent support group. During these meetings family members gather to learn more about what their loved one experiencing as well as how to take care of themselves. Every other week a...Read More