Wake Monarch Academy
Raleigh, NC

Founded

2021

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Wake Monarch Academy, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a recovery high school dedicated to supporting adolescents aged 13 to 21 who are overcoming substance use disorders. The academy offers a college-preparatory education for students in grades 9 through 12, integrating rigorous academics with recovery support services. This approach ensures that students can pursue their academic, personal, and professional goals within a safe and supportive environment. Wake Monarch Academy aims to create a recovery-focused environment where students can excel academically while staying committed to their sobriety. The school is built on values of community, accountability, acceptance, education, and prioritizing recovery. They believe recovery thrives in a supportive community, fostering peer connections that promote empathy, honesty, and shared responsibility. Founded by Leah Wright, a retired educator motivated by her personal experience with her son's substance use challenges, Wake Monarch Academy opened its doors in August 2021 as the first recovery high school in the Triangle area. The school operates as a non-profit organization and relies on tuition, fundraising events, and donations to cover operating expenses. They also offer volunteer opportunities and resources for families affected by adolescent substance use disorders.

Wake Monarch Academy
Wake Monarch Academy
Wake Monarch Academy
Wake Monarch Academy

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Facility Type

Outpatient mental health facility

Pharmacotherapies

Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds U.S. Department of VA funds

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Supported employment

Contact Information

Address

319 Chapanoke Road, Suite 119, Raleigh, NC, 27603

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