Life Skills Training

Life Skills Training

Because Real Recovery Requires Real-Life Readiness

You can complete a program, stay sober, and still struggle — if no one taught you how to manage a budget, advocate for yourself, handle conflict, or simply get through the day with purpose.
At In The Gap Academy, we treat life skills as essential recovery tools, not optional extras. Our Life Skills Training Program is built to equip clients with the everyday abilities they need to live independently, sustain their progress, and thrive in the real world.
These aren’t just soft skills. They’re survival skills. And for many clients, they’re the first step toward building a life that lasts.

Who This Is For

Clients completing or enrolled in PHP, IOP, or OP

Individuals transitioning out of incarceration or structured environments

Adults who never had access to mentoring or stability

Clients in transitional housing or preparing for independent living

Young adults aging out of adolescent services or foster care

Anyone who’s tired of just surviving — and ready to live on their own terms

Why This Program Works

Why This Program Works

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It’s Trauma-Informed

Many clients never had consistent models for daily success. We don’t assume — we teach with patience, context, and respect.

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It’s Integrated Into the Recovery Journey

Life skills are taught alongside substance use treatment, not after it. We prepare clients from the beginning to succeed after discharge.

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It’s Realistic

We meet clients where they are — whether that means no bank account, no phone, no ID, or no safe place to sleep. No shame. Just steps forward.

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It Builds Confidence

Success isn’t just internal. When clients learn to manage their money, get to court on time, or advocate at work — they feel the difference.

What We Teach

Our curriculum blends practical instruction with behavioral coaching, so clients can learn and apply real-world skills in safe, structured ways
Key topics include:

Daily Living

Financial Skills

Communication & Boundaries

Transportation & Navigation

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

We deliver content through interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, and peer-led sessions, allowing clients to practice what they learn in real time.
Who Refers to This Program

Who Refers to This Program

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Probation and parole officers

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Reentry and transitional housing programs

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Mental health providers and case managers

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Family reunification teams

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Vocational rehab and workforce agencies

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Community-based organizations supporting at-risk populations

These partners trust ITG Academy to fill a critical gap — the one between “getting better” and actually living better.

Let’s Take the First Step Together

Most clients who come to us have tried other programs — and left feeling judged, dismissed, or stuck. What makes ITG Academy different is that we don’t just treat the symptoms. We treat the systemic barriers holding people back.
You don’t have to do this alone. And you don’t have to settle for less. ITG Academy offers treatment that transforms — because we treat the whole person.