About In The Gap Academy
Redefining What Recovery Can Look Like
At In The Gap Academy, we believe that recovery is not just possible — it’s deeply personal. We’re not here to push people through a system. We’re here to walk with them, step-by-step, as they rebuild their lives with dignity, structure, and support that actually works.
Founded on lived experience and decades of professional insight, ITG Academy exists to fill the critical gaps left by traditional substance use treatment and reentry programs — especially for those who have been historically underserved, misunderstood, or dismissed by the system.
We are a community-rooted, results-driven organization dedicated to delivering real change for people navigating substance use, reentry, trauma, and life transition.
What We Stand For
We were created with a single, unapologetic belief: People deserve better.
Better treatment. Better outcomes. Better support.
At ITG, we serve individuals and families who’ve been failed by other systems — not with judgment or punishment, but with a holistic approach that addresses the full reality of their lives.
We’ve helped hundreds of clients move from instability to employment, from isolation to connection, from survival to purpose.
Our approach works because we never lose sight of the human being in front of us.
Get to Know Us
Our Mission
We are driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to healing, regardless of their background, insurance status, or past. Learn how our mission guides everything we do.
Leadership & Team
Meet the professionals and lived-experience leaders behind ITG Academy — including our founder, Esther Popoola, and the staff who lead with integrity, heart, and cultural humility.
Core Values
Excellence. Integrity. Compassion. Growth. Innovation. Transparency. These aren’t buzzwords — they’re the backbone of how we serve, how we lead, and how we treat every client.
Our Story
Born out of frustration with systems that reduced people to numbers, ITG was built to offer something radically different. Read about the journey that started it all.
Why It Matters
If you’re seeking a treatment provider that sees more than your symptoms — a place that recognizes your worth, honors your identity, and supports every step of your transformation — you’ve found it.
And if you’re a provider or caseworker looking for a partner who can deliver outcomes without compromising compassion, we’re here for that too.
We don’t take shortcuts.
We build systems that work — because people’s lives depend on it.
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.
