Hopewell Therapeutic Farm Community

Hopewell is a therapeutic community located on a 300-acre farm in rural Mesopotamia, Ohio. We help adults with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and other forms of serious mental illness believe in their own potential, develop the skills to manage their mental illness and eventually transition from Hopewell to a more independent living situation. Using the power of nature, meaningful work and a highly skilled, caring staff, Hopewell's program treats the whole person - mind, body and spirit. From gardening to cooking to animal care, vocational opportunities at Hopewell help residents find strengths they didn't know they had, experience new roles, learn new skills, gain job readiness and build self-esteem. Hopewell is one of a handful of therapeutic farm communities in the country, and the only one of its kind in Ohio. We have the ability to serve 40 adults, with housing in four residences on the property. We offer our traditional residential program as well as Club Hope - a daily transitions program designed for people who have a serious mental illness and are living successfully on their own or with family, but might benefit from involvement in a structured, daily program. We believe that everyone can experience success, find a life of purpose and feel hope.