Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada is
a non-profit organization that puts recovery within reach for those who need it most. With an experienced leadership team and a unique approach to recovery, Teen Challenge is highly effective and successful.
About Us
Our Mission & vision
The mission of Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada is to provide successful recovery for men, women, teens, children, and families with destructive, abusive, and addictive lifestyles through mentoring, education, training, and spiritual direction.
our approach
The length of our program is one reason our students avoid relapse. The program typically is 12-18 months, which gives the necessary time to heal without negative influence, such as drugs, as well as emotionally and spiritually change.
our centers
Teen Challenge NorWestCal Nevada has ten residential recovery centers welcoming men, women, teens, children, and families. The family center is unique, for the whole family to reunite and recover.
Our team
The students and their needs are the focus of our leadership team. With practical experience and advanced education, the team works together to ensure students’ needs are met.
our outreaches
Through each of our centers and our outreaches, we partner with local community groups to help those who are facing addiction, substance abuse, and trauma.
our history
The vision for Teen Challenge actually began in a courtroom and now has more than 195 centers throughout the country. Click below to learn more.
finance info
Click below for our financial statments.
our board of directors
See our current Board of Directors.
The benefits
The benefits of going through the Teen Challenge long-term residential recovery programs are numerous. The effectiveness of the Teen Challenge program on students has been well documented by several independent studies. Some of the key factors that make Teen Challenge different from other recovery facilities include:
Students are not in the environment that contributed to their destructive life-controlling problems.
Students are in a controlled environment that helps them avoid substances and behaviors that have contributed to their self-destruction.
Students are welcomed into a loving and supportive community.
Students are mentored by others who have walked the same path to freedom and understand the struggle.
Students confront the destructive thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that contribute to their life-controlling problems.
Chapel services, Christian growth classes, church attendance, and mentoring facilitate the students' spiritual journey.
Students are given the opportunity to cultivate habits of personal prayer and daily devotion.
Students participate in work programs designed to teach positive work ethic, responsibility, and pride in effort.
Teen Challenge long-term residential programs last from 12-18 months. Upon graduation, most Teen Challenge students are equipped with what they need to stay sober, find employment, and continue their journey by connecting with a church.
