River Oak Center offers students an opportunity to grow academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually by integrating the principles of recovery into daily education.
Established as an independent, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, in 2014 by concerned parents and addiction experts within the Jacksonville Florida community with the objective to combine ideas from our local educators and leaders dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with a substance use and addiction. Acknowledging the therapeutic need for a school dedicated to supporting teens who are recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders, our team brings together experts in the fields of education and recovery to provide an environment of encouragement and support. Our vision is to support a safe and sober learning environment for students in the community who are ready to commit both academically and therapeutically.
Established as an independent, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, in 2014 by concerned parents and addiction experts within the Jacksonville Florida community with the objective to combine ideas from our local educators and leaders dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with a substance use and addiction. Acknowledging the therapeutic need for a school dedicated to supporting teens who are recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders, our team brings together experts in the fields of education and recovery to provide an environment of encouragement and support. Our vision is to support a safe and sober learning environment for students in the community who are ready to commit both academically and therapeutically.
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River Oak Center
The Center integrates an online high school academic curriculum with the development of supportive life skills necessary for students in recovery. All program staff are certified educators and specialists who are responsible for providing appropriate academic programming and oversight both in and outside of school. Students are referred by schools, family members, courts and other state agencies, drug and alcohol treatment agencies, other community based youth programs, and residential programs. Prospective students must interview with the River Oak team prior to admission. In addition, students must achieve sobriety prior to attending River Oak and must consent to participate in random drug testing while enrolled. Students must also be committed to working an outside plan of recovery and must demonstrate commitment to academic achievement in pursuit of a high school diploma. Mission Statement River Oak Center will provide students in recovery – the academic, emotional, and social support necessary to foster a continuum of care and long-term commitment to earn a high school diploma and progress toward a college degree. The Recovery High School is located in a “shared space” in Duval Co. Florida and under the supervision of a Board of Directors and The Executive Director of New Hope Education and Addiction Services, Inc. River Oak Center is managed jointly by the Executive Director, Counselors, Recovery Coach and Certified Teachers. Jacksonville’s Recovery High School is a free program and students may enroll at any time during the school year. |
