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%