BHA’s NOVA Secondary program at Packer Ridge Academy is being evacuated out of an abundance of caution due to a possible gas leak. All students who were on site are safe and are being transported to Valley Ridge Academy under staff supervision. Students who were not present at NOVA Secondary today will follow a Flexible Instruction Day schedule for 02/09/26.
We will provide additional updates as needed.
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Counties Serviced
37
School Districts Serviced
11
Unique Programs
6
Physical Locations
7
Average Class Size
4:1
Average Student to Staff Ratio
“BHA is the most caring and friendly school environment my kids enjoy. My kids actually look forward to getting up and attending BHA. As a parent of two students, they are extremely supportive, caring and very kind to my kids.”
“My daughter started at BHA when she was in ninth grade. We were welcomed into Behavioral Health Associates like family, and once we became a part of it, we never left. The quality of care and learning that we received as a family during a time when we were experiencing multiple health crises could not be found at any other school we had been a part of. The staff we encountered were super patient and they took the time to understand our family dynamics. As a mom to a 2021 BHA graduate, I cannot thank this entire network enough for helping us achieve this milestone.”
“My family and I are very grateful for ISST. The teachers and staff are great! When my daughter arrived at ISST in 2020, she wasn’t able to express herself and communicate. She has learned how to socialize with others, read, write, and even add and subtract, and now multiply. ISST has been extraordinary, and they have given us hope ever since the start of my daughter’s journey here in PA.”
“Our son Daniel attended BHA’s Mahoning Valley Academy for the past two years. During that time, he has grown with the support system of the staff there. He was also given opportunities with the Career Employment Program that gave him skills he will use in the workforce. I highly recommend this program to anyone with children that have special needs.
“I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for you. He’s improved more with your classes than I have seen since dealing with his obstacles. I’m in nursing school now and this has been the longest I have ever been able to focus on school and go without having to get calls to pick him up or stop going to school because of issues that have arisen. You truly have no idea what it means to me to have that support. I really want to thank you for everything you do. It goes beyond the classroom.”
“This school? I love the heck out of it! My child has grown by leaps & bounds since starting in his current program. They have friends & they are learning to love themself more & be more confident. I’m very happy with my child’s progress.”