with Indianas Only Recovery High School and Alternative Peer Group Rachelle Gardner MA LCAC Chief Operating Officer Hope Academy Rachel Beehler MSW LSW Program Coordinator Guiding Paths to Success ID: 808335
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Combatting Addiction & Supporting Recovery with Indiana’s Only Recovery High School and Alternative Peer Group
Rachelle Gardner MA, LCACChief Operating Officer – Hope AcademyRachel Beehler, MSW, LSWProgram Coordinator – Guiding Paths to Success
Slide2Objectives
Learn the clinical application of an alternative peer group and their role in adolescent recovery.Gain knowledge of the effectiveness of recovery high schools.Discover the amplifying impact of these two specialized environments.
Slide3The Healing Forest
Slide4Slide5Slide6Slide7How does society define our young people
Bad Not worthyNot able to changeLock them upUnmotivatedDefiant
Slide8Who are they really?
Highly intelligentKindWanting to make something of themselvesCompassionateDepressedAnxious
Slide9Top Substances Abused
AdolescentsMarijuanaAlcoholOpioidsSedativesMeth
The majority of
adolescents
also reported using at least one other substance. The use of multiple substance is called polysubstance abuse.
Slide10Slide11So what are some solutions for young people here in Indianapolis
Slide12The alternative peer group at Hope Academy
Slide13Alternative Peer Group (APG)
An evidence-based, peer-based, family centered program promoting positive peer support for young people and their families struggling with substance use, abuse, and dependence APGs IncorporateCase ManagementPsychosocial EducationFamily SupportCounselingCommunity Recovery SupportSocial Functions
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Johnston, O’Malley, Miech, Bachman, Schulenberg, 20142Rochat et al., 2011high school students report drinking to intoxicationat least once in the past 2 weeks1
1
in 15
report daily
or near-daily use of marijuana
2
1
in 4
Slide15Of youth who receive treatment for substance use, abuse, or dependence, 85% relapse within the first year
with the majority relapsing within the first 90 daysGonzales, Anglin, Beattie, Ong, Glik, 2014
Slide16APGs have been shown to
increase rates of abstinence by 200-300%Over 89% of youth who completed an APG program reported 2-year rates of sobrietyNash, 2016; Rochat et al., 2011
Slide17Significantly better perceptions of inter-peer relationships
Academic outcomes improveParents are satisfied with the success of APGsRochat et al., 2011
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Slide19Check-In / Check-Outs
Life & Social Skills DevelopmentGroup TherapyMulti-Family Group TherapyFamily TherapyRecovery WorkshopCommunity Recovery MeetingRelapse PreventionSocial ActivityActivities
Slide20Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Hangout
___________
Homework
Help
__________
Tutoring
Hangout
___________
Homework
Help
__________
Tutoring
Hangout
___________
Homework
Help
__________
Tutoring
Hangout
___________
Homework
Help
__________
Tutoring
Hangout
___________
Homework
Help
__________
Tutoring
Check-In
Snack
Dinner
Snack
Check-Out
Snack
Group
Multi-Family
Therapy
(Parents & Teens)
Meeting
Dinner
Life/
Social Skills
Hangout
Family Therapy
(Parents)
_____________
Recovery Workshop
(Teens)
Relapse Prevention
Social
Slide21Level System
Level 1 (min. 90 days) – During this time, the group member will: Obtain a GPS mentor Complete a recovery plan Participate in at least three individual and three family therapy sessions Establish family contract and abstinence plan Maintain at least ninety days of abstinence
Level 2 (min. 30 days) - During this time, the group member will:
Continue to abide by family contract and abstinence plan
Continue to participate in individual and family therapy sessions as deemed appropriate
Maintain at least four months of abstinence
Slide22Level System Continued
Level 3 (min. 30 days) - During this time, the group member will: Demonstrate knowledge of and use of coping mechanisms and support systems Become eligible to begin as a GPS mentor Maintain at least five months of abstinence Level 4 (min. 30 days) – During this time, the group member will: Remain active as a GPS mentor Complete service project
Maintain at least six months of abstinence
Slide23Young people ages 14 – 19
Experienced adverse effects relating to substance use, abuse, or dependenceGPS Members
Slide24$25/ day (sliding fee scale available)Includes:
SupervisionHomework help/ tutoringFoodSocial activitiesIndividual therapyFamily therapyGroup therapyGPS Costs
Slide25Hope Academy is a tuition-free, public charter high school for students in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. As the only
recovery school in Indiana, the school provides opportunities for academic achievement, sobriety and personal growth. Students take all required courses to achieve a Core 40 diploma. As one of the first schools accredited by the Association of Recovery Schools, Hope Academy adapts to the needs of substance impacted youth by providing recovery support during school, small class sizes and individualized instruction. 1.3 million young people between the ages of 12 and 17 are affected by substance use disorders (SUDs) in the U.S. 7 - 9% of adolescents in the United States meet the the criteria for alcohol or illicit substance use disorders.47% of young people in 8th through 12th grade
admitted to use of illicit drugs in the past 30-days, and almost one-third (28.4%) consumed alcohol within the same timespan.
Substance Abuse in Adolescents
Slide26Why do we need Recovery Schools?
The first 60 days after treatment completion when the youth returns home, is often the of greatest risk of relapse, with the school environment sitting at the heart of this threat.Students report being offered drugs upon returning to school within the first 24 hours.
Students in Recovery need an environment that provides understanding of their disease and constant support for their issues
Substance impacted kids develop unique characteristics which impact traditional learning
Education can support the academic success of students through best practices and research
Kids are more successful in recovery when they stay connected to a recovery system/ community
Slide27Outcomes
68 students served during the 2018-2019 school year.
8729
days of sobriety
were collected by the student body in semester one of the
2018-20199
school year
.
40
% increase in grade point average
for students with over 200 days of sobriety
.
Attendance
rate for
2018was 95%
94%
of credits attempted were earned by students in
2018.
Prior to attending Hope Academy, our
students are typically one to two semesters behind
in earned
credits necessary
to earn a Core 40
diploma
.
Slide28Outcomes
37 different schools served during the 2018-2019 school year in addition to students from Ohio, Georgia, and Mexico.89% of students enrolled at Hope Academy for at least one year showed growth in their standardized test scores for reading.40% increase in grade point average for students with over 200 days of sobriety.
Slide29Tuition-free, Indiana public charter high school for students in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction
The only recovery high school in IndianaProvides a supportive community for students to maintain their sobriety and receive a Core 40 diplomaOne
of
seven
recovery high schools in the United States accredited by the Association of Recovery High
Schools
Hope Academy opened in 2006, has served 600 plus students, and has graduated over 160
Slide30Substance Impacted Students
Behavior barriersUnable to self-regulate Acting outAggressiveness
Escalatory behavior
General boundary problems
Poor error detection and correction
Disengagement and withdrawal
Sadness and depression
From research compiled by Sig Zielke, PhD
Slide31Substance Impacted Students
Academic BarriersFragmented learningMemory and information processing difficultyPoor language development
Poor motor skills
High number of learning disabilities
From research compiled by Sig Zielke, PhD
Slide32Substance Impacted Students
Readiness & “pathways” barriersIrregular attendanceForgetting thingsNot bringing in or completing work
Poor physical care
Lack of sleep
From research compiled by Sig Zielke, PhD
Slide33Hope Academy Services
Offering support to students in all phases of drug and alcohol useExperimentingUsing
Addicted
Educational Information Sessions
Professional Development to staff
Drug and alcohol subject matter expertise
Support in disciplinary hearings
Alternative to suspension
Transfer in lieu of expulsion
Slide34Services
Educational / Clinical Support within the schoolDrug and alcohol education to studentsHope Academy will provide to schools and/or districts speakers who can present to small or large group settings about the challenges of drugs and alcohol. These speakers would include peer presenters as well as parents and/or Hope clinical staffProfessional Development training to school or district staffHope Academy can conduct PD sessions at both the district and school level on current trends of drug use, the signs and effects of drugs and how best to discuss this with parents and studentsDrug and alcohol resource to schoolsHope Academy will serve as an additional resource for schools and/or parents of a student when there is a drug or alcohol related issueHope can provide a clinical screen to help determine the extent of the student’s issueAttendance at drug or alcohol disciplinary (expulsion hearings)A representative from Hope Academy can attend drug or alcohol hearings to provide clinical perspectiveHope can provide a screen as an additional data point to consider in the decision
Slide35Services
Support outside of the school settingAlternative to suspensionRather than serving a suspension in a room at the school or at home, the student would serve part of their suspension at Hope Academy as an “alternative placement”This half day session (2-5) allows the child to continue their education while attending counseling on drugs and alcohol related issuesThis improves the sending school’s attendance record (A-F Grade) and allows them to address the substance issue rather than merely punish the studentStudents would come to Hope for a minimum of 5 days and maximum of 45 daysInitial plans for Hope would be to cap this at 10 students prior to expansion (morning program and/or more students)Transfer to Hope Academy in lieu of expulsionSchools do not want to expel a student. It reflects poorly upon them and is not in the best interest of the studentHope Academy will allow the sending school to transfer a student (1 semester minimum) instead of an expulsion
Slide36Map of Recovery Schools
Slide37Slide38Questions and Comments
Slide39Contact and Enrollment Information
Rachelle Gardner – MA, LCACChief Operating Officer - Hope Academyrgardner@fairbankscd.org
www.hopeacademyrhs.org
317.572.9382
Rachel
Beehler, MSW,
LSW
GPS
Program Coordinator
rbeehler@fairbankscd.org
(317) 806- 7530