Independence Academy

Parent Support Program: Independence Academy (IA) hosts a Learn to Cope (LTC) meeting each Monday evening. LTC provides peer support and education to parents/families with the focus on coping with the danger, stress and emotions related to substance abuse. IA also partners with High Point Treatment Centers and other agencies to connect families with available resources as they work with their children facing issues related substance abuse and/or dependence.

Additional Program Information: Independence Academy (IA) offers access to services and resources to schools, families and communities who have needs pertaining to adolescent substance use. We provide training and consultations to schools who are faced with complex student issues which require further assistance. Additionally, our students and staff provide free speaking engagements at school and community events to provide education and prevention around adolescent substance use.

For adolescents identified as “high risk” for a Substance Use Disorder or who have had issues related to substance use, IA offers a 4-day after-school program (P.A.S.S.) which provides psychoeducation and assessment around the adolescents’ use and provides recommendations for “next steps.” Through strong community partnerships, after school programming, and outreach work, IA is committed to working with the surrounding communities to better address the growing concerns of substance use and its impact on adolescents and families.