At PWA, education runs alongside recovery through an on-campus, year-round school. With self-paced online coursework, blended instruction, and electives like art and PE taught by licensed teachers, students get an educational approach that fits their academic needs and treatment plan.
One of PWA’s signature initiatives, the Sexual Health and Relapse Prevention Program — known as SHARP — serves males ages 13 to 21 through a highly structured residential treatment model that combines therapy, education, life skills development, and behavioral support.
SABER (Substance Abuse, Behavioral and Emotional Regulation) serves males ages 15 to 21 through a structured residential treatment environment focused on recovery, accountability, education, and personal growth.
For a lot of young people, the hardest part of getting back on track is believing they still have something meaningful to offer. School can help. Counseling can help. Structure definitely helps. But there’s also something quietly transformative about learning how to build, repair, cook, weld, or create something with your own hands.
What began with humble roots has grown into a transformative program focused on substance abuse recovery, emotional and behavioral wellness, education, vocational development, and the skills needed for independent living.
For several years, basketball was the only game in town at Pierceton Woods Academy. But it quickly became apparent that the boys who played basketball showed a marked improvement in behavior—and that it might be worth adding additional extracurricular sports to capitalize on the opportunities provided by athletics.
A slam dunk for character building How PWA’s basketball program instills confidence in its students “Basketball provides structure, mentorship, and a positive outlet,” Thomas says. “It gives the youth an opportunity to build confidence, learn life skills, and experience success through effort and teamwork.” More Than The Final Score A
There’s nothing more important to the staff at Pierceton Woods Academy than the well-being of the young men in our care. For nearly 20 years, we’ve provided our students with education, rehabilitation, and counseling services, and equipping them with coping strategies so they can become productive and responsible adults. It’s incredibly difficult work, but it’s truly life changing.
For nearly 20 years, Pierceton Woods Academy has provided the young men we serve with education, counseling, and other rehabilitative services. Our work is guided by one central goal: returning students to their communities with a strong foundation for building brighter futures.
