We are thrilled to share that our very own, Caroline Vas, MSW, LSW, was nominated for Recovery Coach of the Year for the 2022 Heroes for Recovery Award by Mental Health America of Indiana. Heroes for Recovery is Mental Health America of Indiana’s program that celebrates those that promote recovery of individuals in their treatment...Read More
The best people to tell Hope Academy’s story are our students and teachers. Recently, WTHR-TV reporter Samantha Johnson came back to Hope Academy after emceeing our Rise & Shine for Hope fundraising breakfast and talked to Hope student, Evie, and teacher, Ms. Knoll. Watch the news segment below to learn more about Hope Academy from...Read More
The recovery journey is anything but easy, seamless or smooth—especially for teens. Instead, the route is filled with twists, turns, rugged terrain and unforeseen detours. But for students like Hope Academy Senior, Ashley, the bumpy ride on the winding road to recovery has been a path well worth taking. Your donation gives students like Ashley...Read More
Young people are struggling with mental health and substance use now more than ever. But why? And when did it get worse? Thursday, October 6th 2022, Hope Academy hosted a panel discussion at IUPUI featuring clinical experts and people with lived experience to help answer these questions and provide insight on how we can move...Read More
Ever wonder what our students say about attending Hope Academy? Watch our latest video to find out what they say Hope is “fun, supportive, caring, awesome and a second chance.”Read More
Katharine is a successful Hope Academy graduate and proud to be celebrating six years of sobriety on August 27th! It is the longest she’s been sober and she is thankful to Hope Academy for the community, support and tools she received. When Katharine started at Hope, she felt empowered to finish high school, which previously...Read More
Meet Hope Academy Board Member Marlon R. Llewellyn! When Marlon was serving as a school principal at a neighboring high school, he had a student who was struggling with substance abuse and thought they might be able to benefit from Hope Academy’s offerings and recovery-focused environment. Marlon already knew Hope’s principal Linda Gagyi from previously...Read More
Before teaching at Hope Academy, Sandy Austin taught in a wide variety of school settings – rural, urban, impoverished, affluent, large and small. These experiences helped her learn the importance of relationship-building regardless of the school environment. According to Sandy, Hope Academy’s high teacher-to-student ratio, along with flexible scheduling, allows teachers to form meaningful and...Read More
On Saturday, June 11th, 2022, Hope Academy hosted Hope Fest, a summertime celebration, at Schwitzer Park on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. And with perfect weather, rockin’ music and tasty food, the first-ever event was a crowd-pleaser. Thanks to the event sponsors and individual donors, Hope Fest raised $17,817 to support Hope Academy’s...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 16th Commencement Today, May 21, 2022, Hope Academy, Indiana’s only recovery high school, celebrated its 16th Commencement at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. During the...Read More
