Welcome to
Adult & Teen Challenge
In a world where current culture offers little more than hopelessness, Adult & Teen Challenge brings love, acceptance, and guidance to thousands of struggling individuals. We are dedicated to transforming lives and offering freedom and new life in Jesus Christ to those battling addiction and other life-controlling issues.
Though David Wilkerson (founder of ATC) has passed away, his legacy is very much alive through Adult & Teen Challenge. This enduring heritage began many years ago with a simple call from God to a rural Pennsylvania Pastor. Today, we continue to provide hope and resources to those in need, helping them find true and lasting freedom from addiction. Adult & Teen Challenge impacts over 14,000 individuals each year, enabling them to access help, find salvation, and break free from addiction.
Addiction affects everyone. Through our programs, people who struggle with addiction will find hope for a brighter future. We provide resources, support, and training that help real people break the devastating cycle of addiction. With residential recovery centers in every state, we are ready to bring about lasting change.
Let’s join hands and continue this vital fight. Together, we can rescue beloved individuals from the gates of hell and provide them with the hope they so desperately seek. We are committed to being a beacon of hope in a dark world and look forward to bringing about positive and lasting change.
We are dedicated to reaching
individuals struggling with addiction.
LIFE TRANSFORMATION
We provide essential faith-based resources and programming that offer spiritual guidance and practical tools to help individuals overcome their challenges and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
FAMILY RESTORATION
Our initiatives are aimed at healing and restoring families affected by addiction. We provide them with essential resources and faith-based guidance to rebuild their lives together. Additionally, we offer a crisis line and offer vital resources to struggling families seeking education on the current epidemic and drug climate.
SPECIALIZED SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Adolescents: Providing mentorship, counseling, and educational resources to help young people navigate the challenges of addiction and build a brighter future. Our programs offer Christ-centered guidance, fostering spiritual growth and resilience during their recovery journey. Additionally, we focus on reuniting families, helping to rebuild trust and relationships through faith-based support.
Women with Children: Offering support services, childcare, and therapy to help mothers overcome addiction while ensuring the well-being of their children. Our faith-based approach integrates spiritual teachings, empowering mothers to rebuild their lives with Christ’s love and support. We also prioritize reuniting families, working to mend relationships and create a nurturing environment for both mothers and their children.
Military Personnel: Delivering targeted support, peer counseling, and spiritual education to address the distinct challenges faced by veterans and active-duty members.
OUTREACH EFFORTS
We actively reach out to those still struggling with addiction, sharing the message of new life and hope in Jesus Christ. Over 1.1 million people are reached through outreach annually (Church Events, Prison Events, School Events, Street Events, Community & Drug Awareness Events).
RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY
We offer recovery programs at over 200 locations across North America, providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals to begin their journey to sobriety.
READY NOW
Our Ready Now program is designed for individuals who cannot attend a full residential recovery program. This non-residential option offers essential faith-based resources and support, providing participants with the guidance and tools they need to overcome their challenges while maintaining their daily commitments.
Adult & Teen Challenge offers thousands of struggling individuals the love, acceptance, and guidance they’re looking for. We provide freedom and new life in Jesus Christ to those battling life-controlling issues. Together, we can rescue these beloved individuals from the gates of hell and offer them hope.
Because of you, we can put
hope within reach for so many.
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Adult & Teen Challenge, USA,
PO Box 249, Ozark, MO 65721
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Read real stories of
life transformation
Zach's Story
How does a young boy from a loving farm family end up in addiction, facing near-fatal overdoses and incarceration? Growing up, Zach struggled with self-worth and sought belonging with older friends who introduced him to substances. Marijuana use led to deeper addiction with opiates and prescription drugs, derailing his college aspirations and causing a decade of despair.
A turning point came one night alone in a hotel. Zach recalls, “I couldn’t hear anything. Everything was frozen, and for the first time, I wanted something more.” He called his mother, admitted he needed help, and soon entered Adult & Teen Challenge. There, Zach embraced faith in Christ, finding peace and hope.
His journey through the program was tough, but his reliance on Christ strengthened him. After completing the program, Zach interned at Adult & Teen Challenge, eventually joining as full-time staff, inspiring others with his story. Zach then pursued college, excelling academically and earning a degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology.
“Today, I am free from addiction. I’ve found true peace in who I am, and it’s all because God met me when I called His name.”
Erica's Story
Erica was just eight years old when she began caring for her younger brother and her mother, who struggled with addiction due to health issues. Despite having basic needs met, they often lacked electricity and running water, forcing Erica to grow up quickly. Placed on medication for anxiety and depression at a young age, she began taking her mother’s medications by age 13.
As an adult, Erica turned to alcohol and, after her mother’s death, fell into abusive relationships and methamphetamine use. Her life spiraled out of control, leading to convictions and jail time. Pregnant and searching for help, she found Adult & Teen Challenge’s Beauty for Ashes program for women with children.
Erica recalls, “As soon as I got to Beauty for Ashes, I felt peace. It was so wonderful and safe.” At Beauty for Ashes, Erica and her newborn daughter, Emilee, received the love and guidance needed for a brighter future. Her story is proof that Christ still sets people free.
Hector's Story
Hector’s journey showcases the life-changing impact of Adult & Teen Challenge USA. Raised in chaos with an abusive, drug-involved stepfather, Hector endured violence and instability. His teens saw him fall into addiction and criminal behavior despite his desire for a stable life.
At 32, Hector fell in love with Carmen and started a family, but his double life of hard work and weekend partying soon led to a restraining order. Realizing he needed help, Hector entered Adult & Teen Challenge. During a prayer session, he cried out to God, was saved, and felt an immediate weight lifted.
While at Adult & Teen Challenge, Hector found hope, direction, and belonging. His transformation was evident when his family visited after 30 days. Embracing his new life in Christ, Hector and Carmen married, restored their family, and dedicated themselves to ministry. Hector became the Director of Adult & Teen Challenge New Hampshire, a testament to God’s transformative power.
Today, Hector lives his dream as a devoted husband and father, enjoying simple joys like playing ball with his kids and family dinners. He says, “God has truly set me free and changed me from the inside out. If God can do this for me, he can do this for anyone.”