Recovery is not just about stopping something; it's about building something better.

Who We Help

Unlikely Journeys supports youth, adults, and families navigating substance use, mental health challenges, justice involvement, and life transitions. We serve individuals in community settings, correctional facilities, and partner organizations, providing recovery support, life-skills programming, and opportunities for personal growth.

How We Help

Unlikely Journeys provides non-clinical recovery support, education, and skill-building opportunities designed to help individuals move towards healthier and more stable lives. Through peer recovery coaching, group programming, and interactive workshops, we support individuals in building awareness, emotional regulation, communication skills, and resilience.

Our programs are offered in community settings, correctional facilities, and through partner organizations. We use a person-centered approach that meets individuals where they are and supports them as they identify their own goals for change and growth.

Our programs include:

Peer Recovery Coaching
Recovery & Re-entry Groups
LEGO® Serious Play® Workshops
Life Skills & Personal Growth Programming

Recovery Coaching

Mental Health and Youth*

of students reported seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, a decrease from 17.2% in 2022

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Indiana youth under 19 years died due to a drug overdose in 2024 – a 7.9% decrease from 2022

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of Hoosier children under the age of 18 lived in poverty, equating to over 249,000 children in 2023

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Hoosier children 18 years or younger did not have health insurance at any point in 2023, totaling 6.1% of Indiana’s child population, higher than the nationwide rate of 5.4%

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Our Personal Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Unlikely Journeys, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates and embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity in all aspects of our work. We recognize that our society is evolving, and we are dedicated to supporting the needs of all youth, regardless of their background, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, or socioeconomic status.

Volunteers & Donations Needed

Join our team of volunteers and make a difference in your community. Whether you can give a few hours a week or a few hours a month, your time and skills are appreciated. All volunteers and workers need to submit to a background check.

Your donation helps us continue our mission of supporting our community. Every dollar counts and will make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

*Statistics available from the Indiana Youth Institute.