The Adult & Teen Challenge Story

60 Years of Recovery

Founded in 1958 by Pastor David Wilkerson, who began ministering to drug addicts and gang members on the streets of New York. A recovery home was started shortly thereafter. Teen Challenge (later named Adult & Teen Challenge) came to Texas in 1968. There are now close to 200 centers in the United States, and over 1000 centers worldwide in over 90 different countries.

Is this a Rehab?

A residential recovery and discipleship program. Unlike a conventional rehab, this recovery program encompasses every aspect of life, guiding people to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, and physically well.  It offers non-medical recovery methods such as moral guidance, counseling, and biblical principles to life-controlling problems.

How Long for Recovery?

We commit to working with individuals in our program for a full year, not a few weeks or months. Our success in recovery has made us the largest network of addiction recovery centers in the world. Residents live in a structured, drug-free setting, where they develop new, positive habits and receive mentorship from those who have successfully walked the same path to freedom.

Affordable Care*

Our adult addiction and alcoholism recovery centers are highly affordable thanks to the generous support of our community donors. Our faith-based recovery approach is strengthened by a close-knit, supportive peer community, creating an environment where lasting change is possible.

* Aside from the $1,500 induction fee, tuition is not charged until the third phase of the program, after a student has gained employment.