Admissions

Independence Academy provides a tiered model of programming for adolescents who are identified as “high risk”. We are committed to providing cutting-edge programming that is responsive to the emerging needs of adolescents in the areas of substance use, social/emotional, and mental health needs. We believe in empowering students to take responsibility for their own growth and development and therefore all of the programs at Independence Academy are voluntary and students have to demonstrate a willingness and ability to engage in the work that we are doing.

We believe that students who are using substances or engaged in some other maladaptive behavior(s) at a problematic level, deserve an opportunity to develop the mindset, awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to be happy and healthy. We believe in focusing on the growth and development of students with a vision for moving forward towards a more positive future. We believe that examining each student’s own unique experiences and circumstances and taking the primary emphasis off substances will ultimately lead to a different mindset around substance use and other maladaptive behaviors and provide an opportunity to create a happier and healthier life.

We believe that students who are using substances or engaged in some other maladaptive behavior(s) at a problematic level, deserve an opportunity to develop the mindset, awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to be happy and healthy. We believe in focusing on the growth and development of students with a vision for moving forward towards a more positive future. We believe that examining each student’s own unique experiences and circumstances and taking the primary emphasis off substances will ultimately lead to a different mindset around substance use and other maladaptive behaviors and provide an opportunity to create a happier and healthier life.