About: Teen Challenge USA

  • Teen Challenge is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful programs of its kind in the world.
  • Established in 1958 by David Wilkerson, Teen Challenge has grown to more than 200 centers in the United States.
  • Many centers offer a 12 – 15 month residential program for adolescents and adults; designed to help men and women learn how to live drug-free lives.
  • During their stay, residents do not hold down outside jobs; all of their attention is focused on the program.
  • Residents are challenged to embrace the Christian faith to see that when they do, their lives are transformed and they find true meaning and purpose.
  • National Success Rate: 86%
  • Graduates regularly attending church: 67%
  • Graduates currently employed: 75%
  • Secular drug rehab programs success rate: 7%