Rockhill Academy for Independent Living Home Welcome Gallery Our Programs FAQ Welcome History Guiding Principals Leadership How to Help Contact Us History Rockhill Academy for Independent Living was established by Owen Gahagan, Jr., as a non-profit in 1995 to provide support, education, transitional living, and community involvement for adults who have been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. The organization exclusively services residents of Rockhill Manor. The Academy experience was designed to help people recover their self-esteem, and to lead more self-sufficient, independent, and productive lives. It was referred to as a “bridge” program, linking residents to the community. Classes were formed to provide individualized support in all facets of the whole person, such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, budgeting, banking, shopping, and medication management. As the Academy evolved, core classes in basic reading, math, English, and history were added. Esteem-building, goal setting, personal responsibility development, and giving back continue to be themes that are present throughout the experience. Graduating students have been encouraged to share their knowledge in the classroom and to help other students as peer life-skills coaches. Today Rockhill Academy for Independent Living continues to “bridge” its adult students with the community, sharing a historic building with Rockhill Manor, along with independently-owned apartment housing. Contact Us How to Help FAQ Site Map Accessibility Rockhill Manor Rockhill Pharmacy © 2013 Rockhill Academy. 501(c)(3). All rights reserved. 4235 Locust Street • Kansas City, Missouri 64110 • 816.931.2225

Rockhill Academy for Independent Living Home Welcome Gallery Our Programs FAQ Our Programs Curriculum Activities Clothing Center Curriculum Rockhill Academy offers education for all levels of students. Classes are designed to help students move toward independent living as well as encourage socialization and develop a sense of community at Rockhill. All courses are taught by qualified staff or trained peer life-skills coaches. A new class schedule is put out each week to inform our residents of the many different activities that are provided. Below find a sample of one of our class schedules as well as a list of the classes and their descriptions that have been offered in the past. Weekly Calendar WEEKLY SCHEDULE 9/11-9/18 (PDF) Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTION (PDF) Contact Us How to Help FAQ Site Map Accessibility Rockhill Manor Rockhill Pharmacy © 2013 Rockhill Academy. 501(c)(3). All rights reserved. 4235 Locust Street • Kansas City, Missouri 64110 • 816.931.2225

Rockhill Academy for Independent Living Home Welcome Gallery Our Programs FAQ Gallery Contact Us How to Help FAQ Site Map Accessibility Rockhill Manor Rockhill Pharmacy © 2013 Rockhill Academy. 501(c)(3). All rights reserved. 4235 Locust Street • Kansas City, Missouri 64110 • 816.931.2225