Hopewell Therapeutic Community

On a 325-acre farm in Mesopotamia, Ohio, Hopewell provides treatment for adults 18 years and older, who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depression or other forms of mental illness.The highly qualified staff creates an environment of warmth and acceptance, while providing licensed mental health services. The residents learn to strengthen their social skills, emotional competency, and commitment to medication compliance which allows them to be able to function at their highest capacity. All residents receive a psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, case management, individual and group counseling, family therapy and transition services and wellness instruction.Therapeutic Community ApproachThe approach to effective treatment at Hopewell involves the entire therapeutic community, both staff and residents, working to support each other, hold each other accountable and to celebrate together. Through meaningful work including animal care, farm, garden, wood shop, kitchen, maintenance, maple-sugaring and others, residents feel and find success. Residents discover their strengths and develop self-esteem. Each resident must stay a minimum of 4 months, and most residents use private pay.