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

How much do you think you know about teen drug use? On the March 12 edition of WISH-TV’s Indy Style, Hope Academy Chief Operating Officer Rachelle Gardner and Rachel Beehler, program coordinator for the school’s alternative peer group and an alum of Hope Academy, shared a few things that are imperative for parents to know...Read More

In the throes of today’s opioid epidemic, we know we need massive action and front-line advocates to save lives. I am in awe of parents and others who have been personally touched by this issue and use that experience to connect with other families struggling, holding their hand through ups and downs of this epic journey....Read More

It is natural for parents to think that alcoholism only occurs in other households; however, addiction does not discriminate. Alcohol abuse can affect people at almost any age, from the teenage years to adulthood. It can also become a problem for any individual, regardless of income level, race, region or gender. Even straight-A students can...Read More