What is Teen Challenge rehab?
Teen Challenge is the largest and lowest cost group of rehabs in the nation. Discover how Teen Challenge USA centers can help those afflicted by drug abuse. For individuals abusing alcohol, Adult and Ten Challenge alcohol rehab centers are excellenet.
What is the average age for Teen Challenge programs?
The name “Teen Challenge” has remained. There are some Teen Challenge programs just for teenagers. The average age for most adult Teen Challenge programs is in the upper 20’s. For what kinds of problems do people go to Teen Challenge?
Are Adult&Teen Challenge programs drug and alcohol treatment centers?
Most Adult & Teen Challenge programs are not licensed as drug or alcohol treatment centers that employ licensed therapists. Instead, they utilize Christian faith-based discipleship training to help those who come to them for help with addictions.
How is the Adult&Teen Challenge different from traditional recovery programs?
One of the major differences between traditional recovery programs and our centers is our emphasis on Christian values and cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is this central spiritual dynamic upon which all aspects of the Adult & Teen Challenge program are built.
How long is normal rehab?
Average Length of Stay for Post-Acute Care Rehab We hear that question quite often! According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy, the average length of stay for inpatient rehab is 12.4 days, but this includes joint replacement, stroke, and other types of rehab.
Who is the CEO of Teen Challenge?
Gary BlackardGary Blackard, President & CEO Gary is currently the President and CEO for Adult & Teen Challenge.
How many Teen Challenge locations are there?
Since it's first center opened in New York in 1960, Teen Challenge has grown to nearly 250 centers in 48 states and over 1,000 centers in 95 countries. In Puerto Rico the organization is building an AIDS hospital, the first of its kind. Wilkerson also founded a global evangelistic ministry, World Challenge.
What is the youngest age you can go to rehab?
Legally, people 17 years of age or younger can be put into residential drug rehab without their consent....Signs of AddictionIncreased aggression.Loss of interest in hobbies or extracurricular activities.Unexplained agitation or increase in energy followed by a crash.More items...•
Who invented Teen Challenge?
Reverend David WilkersonFounded 60 years ago by Reverend David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge has become one of the largest and most successful RECOVERY programs of its kind.
What age do most drug addicts start?
abuse treatment admissions aged 18 to 30 with known age of initiation information (74.0 percent) began substance use at the age of 17 or younger; 10.2 percent initiated use at the age of 11 or younger.
Can parents force you to go to therapy?
The same is true when it comes to outpatient therapy. Your mom, dad, or caregiver cannot schedule an appointment on your behalf. You don't have to go to therapy if you don't want to. Even if you end up going to a therapist, they cannot call the therapist and discuss your issues without your consent.
What is the mean age for a drug addict?
The mean ages at initiation for cocaine and crack cocaine were 18.0 (95% CI, 17.7-18.2) years and 18.0 (95% CI, 17.8-18.2) years, respectively, indicative of initiation in late adolescence or the beginning of young adulthood.
What is the Teen Challenge?
The Teen Challenge program is designed to develop a sense of personal responsibility, self-discipline, godly character, a sense of right and wrong and self-respect. The final result is a graduate who is full of hope for her future.
What age do Christian boarding schools allow?
Our Christian boarding schools allow each participant to continue her education while facing the issues that prevent her from having a strong relationship with her family and will limit her ability to have a productive and healthy future.
What age do boys go to Christian boarding schools?
Adolescent boys, ages 12-17, and their concerned families find a fresh start in their troubled relationships at Teen Challenge homes. The Christian boarding schools provide a structured environment that helps out-of-control youth discover significance and purpose for their lives, a foundation for a productive and healthy future.
HOW ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA APPROACHES RECOVERY
We at Adult & Teen Challenge USA are confident that a restored relationship with God, through Jesus Christ, can transform those who suffer from addiction into vibrant, free, and sober followers of the Lord.
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA LOCATIONS
There are over 200 Adult & Teen Challenge USA residential programs throughout the United States. These Christian recovery centers offer a variety of programs that include drug addiction help, alcohol recovery, and services for youth, adults and families. Admission requirements, fees, and tuition costs vary from program to program.
FAITH, COMMUNITY, AND HEALTH
Addiction destroys more than just the body, so it should be no surprise that Adult & Teen Challenge USA’s addiction recovery centers consider all aspects of their students’ lives. Because addiction starts as a way to fulfill a void that only God can fill, a strong relationship with the Lord is foundational to our program.
GIVE YOURSELF A SECOND CHANCE WITH ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA
God forgives, and he will give you a second chance. But will you choose to give yourself a second chance? We hope that you do. If addiction rehabilitation centers have not worked for you, don’t discourage. Our addiction recovery centers work through the power of Christ, and in Him all things are possible.
What age do you have to be to be an adult in the Teen Challenge?
Adolescent Adult & Teen Challenge programs generally work with teens ages 12-17 . Most adult programs work with individuals over the age of 18. There is not usually an upper range age cap in adult programs. The average age in an adult program is between 25-35. Program Finder.
Can you visit a student in Adult and Teen Challenge?
Each Adult & Teen Challenge program has its own visitation policy, but generally only immediate family members are allowed contact with the student. Contact between the student and other individuals will be severely restricted for the same reasons that are present in other programs of similar nature.
Is Adult and Teen Challenge a faith based program?
It is imperative that when the courts are petitioned to do this, that it is clearly communicated that Adult & Teen Challenge is a faith-based program and that Christian principles and practices are fully integrated into the program.
Is Adult and Teen Challenge USA a 501c3?
Adult & Teen Challenge USA is made up of a network of separate 501 (c) (3) corporations; each has their own procedures, policies and set their own fees. All Adult & Teen Challenge centers must meet the national accreditation standards to be an Adult & Teen Challenge center, but many details are decided at the local level.
Does Adult and Teen Challenge run thrift stores?
The Adult & Teen Challenge Headquarters does not run any thrift stores. To learn more about the program in your area, just visit our Program Finder page, click on the name of the center you’d like to donate to, and use the contact information on their page to reach out to them directly.
Is Teen Challenge just for teenagers?
No. Teen Challenge began as an outreach for troubled teens in the 1960’s but has expanded over the years to include men and women of all ages. The name “Teen Challenge” has remained. There are some Teen Challenge programs just for teenagers. The average age for most adult Teen Challenge programs is in the upper 20’s.
For what kinds of problems do people go to Teen Challenge?
Teen Challenge is a program for people with life controlling problems. That is, Teen Challenge is not only for people with drug or alcohol problems. Other problems include any problems that make it difficult for a person to live a normal life that is independent and self-sustaining.
Is a normal life free of drugs and alcohol and other life controlling problems really possible?
Absolutely! God has promised that when we invite Him into our lives He will give us a brand new life, a life that is full of joy and purpose. (John 10:10) Thousands of people who have gone through Teen Challenge have completely changed their lives through Jesus Christ.
Can I go to TC if I do not have a life controlling problem? That is, can I go for the discipleship?
Although we feel we offer an excellent discipleship program, because of the great need for available beds, the Teen Challenge program must be reserved only for those who recognize they have a life controlling problem.
What costs and other requirements are involved in getting into Teen Challenge?
Most Teen Challenge induction phases have an application fee, usually under $200.00. There also may be costs involved for the various medical tests required in the application process although most tests can be obtained at a public health facility. Most induction phases and the training center at Cape Girardeau, MO do not have any other fees.
What are the steps in getting into Teen Challenge?
Contact a Teen Challenge induction center and express your interest in enrollment. Request they send you an application. (Applications for a few induction centers are available on this site on the on the "About Us" page)Arrange for a face to face or phone interview if needed or required.
How long is a stay at the Teen Challenge program and why is it so long?
A person enters the induction phase and remains there 4-6 months depending on his progress. When the staff at the induction center determine the student is ready, he is transferred to the training center in Cape Girardeau, MO for 10 months.
FAITH-BASED CARE
Adults and teens who attend our recovery centers are given an opportunity to confront their destructive choices, their self-sabotaging behavior, and their unhealthy views with the love of God and the guidance of Biblical principles.
BENEFITS OF ALTERNATIVE CHRISTIAN RECOVERY CENTERS
The benefits of our long-term residential recovery program are many, beginning with how we identify those who participate. We do not call them clients or residents. We refer to them as students, because they learn a new way of living. Our students are given the following opportunities when they enter our programs:
ADULTS
Adult & Teen Challenge strives to provide adults with a well-rounded approach to recovery. Besides discipleship, students engage in a variety of work-related and recreational activities as they learn how to become productive, healthy members of society.
TEENS
Life-controlling issues aren’t limited to substance abuse. Our adolescent centers help their students overcome many issues haunting their past and/or affecting their judgment, whether it’s drug or alcohol addiction, abusive pasts, eating disorders, cutting, sexual promiscuity or any other inappropriate behavior.
FAMILIES
Some Adult & Teen Challenge programs work with families, providing a safe, nurturing environment for children while their parents are receiving the help that they need. When parents cannot take part in a recovery program because they are the sole caregivers for their children, family programs might be worth considering.
What is a teen challenge?
Teen Challenge is a faith based rehab facility serving men 18+. We are located in San Diego, CA. Teen Challenge specializes in the treatment of alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse. Our program is one year and we offer it at no cost to the individual that seeks help.
What is group therapy?
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
What is aftercare in rehab?
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
What is individual therapy?
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
