Heartland High School

Special thanks to Molly and OCAAR for partnering with us to host the Youth in Recovery Town Hall event. We had a great turnout and meaningful conversations throughout the evening. If you weren’t able to attend and would like to learn more about Heartland or youth in recovery, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Join us TONIGHT for a special Town Hall dedicated to hearing from young people in recovery! OCAAR and Heartland High School are hosting a listening session today from 5:30p to 6:30p.

We want to hear from young people and their families with lived experience. Your voice matters! Join us and share your insights!

It's Free – Register now:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/OCAAR/event/townhall-heartland/

Columbus!! Join OCAAR and Heartland High School for a town hall listening session next Wednesday, May 27th, from 5:30p to 6:30p. It’s free!

This important event is dedicated to hearing the voices, experiences, and perspectives of young people in recovery from substance use disorders. Their stories matter, and this conversation is an opportunity to listen, learn, and support recovery in our community.

Register here- It’s Free!!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/OCAAR/event/townhall-heartland/

We were invited today by the New Albany Community Foundation to attend a special afternoon session where our students got to hear from the great actor, Christian Slater. Mr. Slater was able to share his challenges with mental health and substance abuse. What a great opportunity for our students. Thank you again, for the invite.

Our students and staff had an incredible time at the Recover Out Loud conference hosted by OCAAR today. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with others in the recovery community—and we even got to enjoy a visit to the zoo! A big thank you to Molly and everyone at OCAAR for such a memorable experience.

We are so thankful to our sponsors for helping make today’s luncheon at Heartland High School a success. Your commitment to supporting students in recovery strengthens our entire community, and we’re honored to partner with you. Thank you to- Little Lantern Co, Thompson Family of Companies, George Kontogiannis, and The Life Leap Foundation. - Recovery is Possible. Today We Celebrate It

We were honored to welcome Dontavius Jarrells to Heartland High School!

Representative Jarrells serves in the Ohio House of Representatives and is a dedicated advocate for stronger, healthier communities across Ohio. During his visit, he took the time to truly connect with our students—sitting down to listen to their stories, their successes, and the challenges they continue to overcome. Our students spoke openly about their journeys and shared thoughtful insights on what our communities need to better support young people, especially those navigating recovery. Representative Jarrells was engaged, responsive, and deeply moved by the honesty and resilience of our students. We are grateful that he not only recognized their greatness, but also committed to staying connected with Heartland High School and supporting efforts to expand access to recovery services—especially for adolescents like ours.

Thank you, Representative Jarrells, for showing up, listening, and standing alongside our students.

🎉We’re in the FINAL 48 HOURS! 🎉

Help us fill the room for the Heartland of Hope Luncheon—every ticket and sponsorship supports our students and fuels their future.

Be part of the hope. Be part of the impact.

https://www.heartlandhighschool.org/heartlandofhopeluncheon?fbclid=IwZnRzaAREiWpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelwBOe5YVnE7QjrDqJ0YDyKk6WzTCp1M5inLQVsLVlLvJEBllPj_zCvXZgBg_aem_ULjnWCjOGT-3ellSXHib6A

Heartland of Hope Luncheon | HeartlandHighSchool Please note our ticketing platform, Zeffy, is free for nonprofits to use and prompts you to make a contribution during checkout. This contribution goes directly to Zeffy and not Heartland.

Final Call – Help Us Fill the Room!!!

Ticket sales for the Heartland of Hope Luncheon close April 10th — and we need your help to make this room full of hope, support, and second chances.

Every seat represents an opportunity for a student to stay in school, stay sober, and build a future they once thought wasn’t possible.

At Heartland High School, we’re not just educating students—we’re walking alongside them in recovery.

💙 Join us on April 24th
💙 Bring a friend, host a table, or grab a last ticket
💙 Be part of something life-changing

Don’t wait—this is your moment to show up.

👉 Secure your seat today:

Heartland of Hope Luncheon | HeartlandHighSchool Please note our ticketing platform, Zeffy, is free for nonprofits to use and prompts you to make a contribution during checkout. This contribution goes directly to Zeffy and not Heartland.

⭐ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐

Heartland High School would like to recognize and thank Little Lantern Co, for their generous support as a Silver Sponsor of our Heartland of Hope Luncheon.

Because of community partners like Little Lantern Co, we can continue providing a safe and supportive learning environment where students in recovery can rebuild their lives, focus on their education, and create a brighter future.

Their commitment to supporting youth and strengthening our community truly makes a difference.

Please join us in thanking Little Lantern Co, for standing with Heartland High School and the students we serve. 💙