ABOUT US

At H.Y.P.E, we understand that each person's journey towards mental wellness is unique. That's why we take a holistic approach to treatment, providing personalized care that addresses our clients' psychosocial triggers, strengths, and personal needs. Our experienced team of case managers, therapists, and support staff work closely together to develop treatment plans that are tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize our case management services to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care throughout their journey towards mental wellness.

 

We are proud to be an OMHAS certified Behavioral Health Agency since 2018, and our commitment to quality care is further demonstrated by our CARF accreditation. This prestigious accreditation is a public seal of trust and commitment to quality based on internationally accepted standards.

 

Founded in 2009 by Aralana Alexander, H.Y.P.E, LLC has evolved to meet the changing behavioral and educational needs of the community. Aralana holds a MAE (Master of Art in Education) & M.Ed (Master of Education) and serves her community through her education and mental health advocacy.

 

If you're looking for comprehensive, personalized mental health services, H.Y.P.E is here for you. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you on your journey towards mental wellness.


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Our Mission

Here at H.Y.P.E of Lucas, (H.Y.P.E), it is our mission to make our person served competitive students, mentally healthy, stable minded and drug free individuals. We want to guide our person served through adolescence and adulthood with the tools that best fit their needs in their life. While implementing these qualities, we ask that our person served come prepared and ready for a positive movement in their lives and the lives of those around them. We ask that as we make preparations for the road ahead that we receive effort on our person served’ part. We ask that the person served fully respect every employee here at H.Y.P.E. Our persons served can expect quality, confident, empathic and reliable assistance towards their goals.

Our Vision

Our vision is to make our community a better place by starting with the future of tomorrow, our youth.

Meet Aralana

Educator, Advocate, and Visionary Leader


Aralana Alexander, an impassioned educator and mental health advocate, is the driving force behind H.Y.P.E., an organization dedicated to empowering and nurturing young minds. Since its inception as a tutoring service in 2009, H.Y.P.E. has evolved under Aralana's guidance to also support youth in overcoming life's hurdles and achieving educational and employment milestones.


Holding a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Phoenix and another in Education from the University of Toledo, Aralana is deeply committed to educational excellence. Her expertise shines in middle childhood education, with specializations in Mathematics, Social Studies, and Reading.


H.Y.P.E.'s mission broadened in 2018 when it became an OMHAS certified Behavioral Health Agency, further enriched by a CARF accreditation. This expansion allowed Aralana to merge educational initiatives with mental health support, magnifying her positive influence on the community.


Leading not just H.Y.P.E. but also APA International, Corp., Aralana extends her impact from children to young adults across Toledo, Ohio, and Houston, Texas. Her multifaceted approach weaves together personal life experience as a wife and mother with her professional acumen, fostering a compassionate and supportive atmosphere in her agencies.



Aralana's unwavering commitment to youth development and mental health advocacy positions her as an essential figure in shaping resilient future leaders. She is not just an advocate but a beacon of hope for parents, educators, and community members alike.

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