Midwest Academy
Located in Kouts, Indiana, Midwest Academy offers mental health treatment for teens in an educational, structured environment.
About Midwest Academy
Education is an integral component of treatment at Midwest Center. Upon admission, every patient is immediately enrolled into education programs at Midwest Academy. Enrollment letters are forwarded to the student’s school district superintendent, local education agency and director of assessment.
Through the Midwest Academy, our DBT-trained and licensed educators offer a structured, individualized educational setting that allows students to appropriately express their thoughts and feelings. Teachers at Midwest Academy maintain Indiana state licensing requirements and receive training in DBT. Their philosophy is to establish a supportive classroom environment where students are encouraged to take risks, evaluate their own work, and monitor their choices.
We also work to prepare students to successfully return to their home schools and to increase their academic aptitude. Before discharge from our program, our educators will develop an educational plan for your teenager’s academic future.
What We Offer
- Credits transfer to home school
- Small group tutorial for identified students
- Credit recovery
- An academic curriculum tailored to meet both the academic and therapeutic individual needs of students
- Extended school year offered for all students
- Collaboration with home school
Cognia Accreditation
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Meet the Team
Allison Boudreaux
Teacher
Hello! My name is Allison Boudreau, better known as Teacher Allie, here at Midwest Academy. I am currently the teacher for the oldest group of high school girls. Prior to teaching at Midwest, I taught a few years in both kindergarten and third grade. This high school thing is new to me, but there is so much power in learning together. I am excited to take my passion for education and teaching to new heights at Midwest Academy, that is why I am here.
Margaret M. “Peggy” Portelli
Teacher
I have truly enjoyed teaching high school/middle school girls at Midwest Center and South Shore Academy since 2011. I graduated from Valparaiso University in 1990, majoring in physical education and health, with a coaching endorsement K – 12. My career in teaching, coaching, and leadership began during my last semester in college when I was awarded the position of Head Coach of a Girl’s High School Varsity Volleyball program. Following graduation, I was appointed to teach at three (3) elementary schools and a middle school, while also serving as the Head Coach for the Girl’s Middle School Track Team. My interest in helping those with behavioral health issues led me to accept the position of Director of Recreation and Activity Therapy Department at Charter Hospital, where I spent 8 years until the facility closed. My next job involved raising a family while serving as a substitute teacher.
As a teacher at Midwest and South Shore, I strive to utilize my skills in teaching, coaching, and leadership to assist each student to grow academically, despite their challenging personal situations.
Take the First Step
Find out how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at Midwest Center for Youth & Families can help your child find hope and healing.
Call 888-629-3471 for a no-cost, confidential assessment. If you or your loved one need immediate medical assistance, contact 911 or seek the nearest emergency room.
