We are a Christian inter-denominational, magnet boarding school for teens 12-18 years of age. House of Hope is structured on a phase system. While each resident attends Hope Academy, our on-campus school, they progress through the phases, each of which has an increased expectation of responsibility of the prior phase level. By earning trust they also earn privileges. Privileges increase as they proceed through the phase levels.

The phase system is as follows:

• Orientation: The only phase limited to a specific time period of four weeks.
• Phase 1: The resident learns to yield to authority.
• Phase 2: A time of dealing with issues and learning skills of confrontation.
• Phase 3: Leadership skills are developed, and residents are openly dealing with family relationships and issues.
• Grad Phase: A time of adjustment back into the home.

Our residential program is 8-18 months depending upon the resident’s progress through the program.

House of Hope accepts boys and non-pregnant girls that are between the ages of 12 and 18.

Residents come into our program with a variety of issues including drug and alcohol use and abuse. Most students are behind in school when they come to House of Hope because of poor attendance and lack of motivation. Teens that have run away are dealing with a wide variety of school issues, or trouble with the authorities. Emotional issues include rebellion, anger, depression, and eating disorders. Many have attempted suicide.

To offer a troubled youth another chance in life requires sacrificial commitment from the parents or guardians, which includes a heart to change, time, and finances. Tuition costs are paid by parents, churches, grants, foundations, businesses, and individuals. HOUSE OF HOPE is not government funded and depends on donors to help meet the needs of our youth.

Currently no insurance carriers that we are aware of cover residential placement at House of Hope. But that does not mean that your insurance company will not cover some or all of the costs of residential placement. Contact your agent and/or insureance company for a final determination.

The staff works closely with the parents to identify personal and effective means of reaching, disciplining and bringing about healing to their family. This is done through parents attending weekly counseling and parenting group. Our parents also must be on campus for weekly visitation with their teen.

No, although as a requirement you must attend a Christian church of your choice each Sunday.

No, House of Hope is an inter-denominational program.

Consistently 12 - 24 teens are in the residential aspect of our program. This number fluctuates based upon graduations and admissions.

Yes, we have a list of referrals to other Christian residential programs. Contact us at info@houseofhopetc.com for a referral.

Call the administrative offices of House of Hope at 231-946-5350 and ask for the Intake Coordinator.