Who We Are

Hopewell is a therapeutic community located on a 325-acre farm in Mesopotamia, Ohio (approximately 60 miles southeast of Cleveland).

We help adults (age 18 and older) who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression or other forms of mental illness. At Hopewell, individuals are helped to:

• Believe in their own potential
• Develop the skills necessary to manage their mental illness
• Transition from Hopewell to more independent living situations

We believe everyone can experience success, find a life of purpose and feel hope.

Our highly qualified staff creates an environment of caring and acceptance while providing first-class, licensed mental health services at our CARF accredited mental health treatment center.

To learn more about our program, see our overview. To find out if Hopewell is right for your situation, call us at 440-426-2009 or use the contact form.

Background

Hopewell was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1993 by Cleveland native Clara T. Rankin. Our first residents (residential clients) were accepted in 1996.

Hopewell is the only therapeutic farm community in Ohio and one of only a handful in the United States. We are licensed to serve up to 40 adults.  Hopewell employs approximately 60 full-time, part-time and prn clinical, direct care and administrative staff.

We help individuals understand the importance of their medications, develop the skills necessary to live more independently, build self-confidence, return to school or find jobs and experience personal success.

Values

At Hopewell…

• We believe in the power of the community to create an environment of caring, acceptance, compassion, growth and fulfillment.
• We believe that everyone can experience success, find a life of purpose, and feel hope. We believe in recovery.
• We believe that people can be helped to find answers to their own problems through support and care in a physically and psychologically safe environment, with appropriate professional help.
• We recognize the importance of medication and medication compliance as a necessary support for recovery from mental illness, and of educating our residents to understand the continuing need for both medication compliance and utilization of professional assistance.
• We believe in respecting, valuing, and helping each other.
• We value the whole person – mind, body and spirit.
• We believe in the healing power of nature and meaningful work.
• We believe in being stewards of our resources – property, people, and finances.
• We recognize that we are part of a larger community – including family, neighbors, professionals, supporters, mental health agencies, and those advancing knowledge in the field of mental health. We value these partnerships.
• We recognize our responsibility to take a leadership role in sharing what we learn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the history of Hopewell?

Hopewell is a therapeutic community founded in 1993 by Cleveland native Clara T. Rankin. Hopewell is one of the most unique residential mental health facilities in the country, balancing farm-based work and community with top clinical care and psychiatric treatment. At Hopewell, each individual is encouraged to believe in their own potential, develop the skills necessary to manage their mental health and transition to other living models.

What is a therapeutic farm?

A therapeutic community is a mental health setting where individuals live in a supportive community and engage in meaningful daily activities connected to nature, animals, and the rhythms of farm life. The environment at Hopewell Therapeutic Community provides clinical and psychosocial support and promotes healing, stability, and personal growth.

Where is Hopewell located?

Hopewell Therapeutic Community is located in Mesopotamia, Ohio, a rural setting that offers a healing respite from the chaotic daily life found closer to cities. Hopewell’s therapeutic farm approach to treatment creates a connection to the earth and to one another. Its location allows for a dependable and safe daily structure, which contributes to healing and encourages success.

What mental health conditions does Hopewell treat?

Typical diagnoses for Hopewell Therapeutic Community residents include schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalize anxiety disorder, and major depression. Hopewell residents are 18 years of age or older and have a primary diagnosis of a mood or thought disorder and express a readiness for mental health treatment. Individuals should have some self-care skills, be medication compliant and be in reasonable physical health. For a complete list of admissions criteria, please call our admissions team at 440.426.2009.

What therapies does Hopewell provide?

At Hopewell Therapeutic Community, our therapy modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and others. Separately – and in combination – these therapies can help Hopewell residents understand and reframe their inner world, help them function with day-to-day emotions, address root trauma, and tackle specific behavioral loops.

Does Hopewell handle substance abuse?

No, Hopewell Therapeutic Community does not treat residents who have current symptoms of substance abuse disorder. However, some Hopewell residents may be recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. For admission, individuals must have an absence of active substance abuse and a period of sobriety prior to entering Hopewell. For a complete list of admissions criteria, please call our admissions team at 440.426.2009.

Is Hopewell appropriate for someone in crisis?

The program at Hopewell Therapeutic Community is not designed for emergency or acute psychiatric care. Individuals must be clinically stable prior to admission. In an emergency, please call 911 or 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For a complete list of admissions criteria, please call our admissions team at 440.426.2009.

Is Hopewell a hospital?

No, Hopewell Therapeutic Community is not a hospital, and we do not offer short-term crisis stabilization. Hopewell is a residential therapeutic community. While we are not a hospital, clinical care and recovery-oriented support are integrated into daily life, with a focus on long-term wellness.

How is Hopewell funded?

Hopewell Therapeutic Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Daily fees for service and insurance generate approximately 60% of revenue annually. The remaining 40% is generated from philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and corporations, as well as from endowment income.