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We're grateful you've found your way to Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge. Whether you're searching for help with addiction, looking to support our mission, or exploring ways your church can partner with us, you've come to the right place.
For over 50 years, we've been doing whatever it takes to put hope within reach for men and women struggling with life-controlling problems across Alabama. This is our story—and it could be the beginning of yours.
Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge is a faith-based addiction recovery and Christian discipleship program serving men and women throughout Alabama. We provide a safe, loving environment where individuals can receive the holistic care and long-term support necessary to break free from addiction and discover purpose through Jesus Christ.
Our approach goes beyond treating symptoms. We address the spiritual, emotional, and practical roots of addiction through comprehensive Christ-centered care that transforms lives from the inside out.
In 1958, one man started what would become one of the oldest, largest, and most successful addiction recovery programs in the world. David Wilkerson began Teen Challenge International as an outreach to drug addicts and gang members in New York, writing the bestseller The Cross and the Switchblade to detail his experience.
In the decades that followed, Teen Challenge evolved into an international faith-based drug rehabilitation program with one of the highest success rates in the world. Today, over 1,100 Teen Challenge centers worldwide help tens of thousands of people each year.
Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge continues this legacy right here in our state, bringing proven, faith-based recovery to communities from Central Alabama to the Gulf Coast.
Addiction has taken captive over 40 million Americans. It's an epidemic everywhere—destroying lives and devastating families.
Nine out of ten addicts are not seeking treatment or haven't found it. That's 9 out of 10 people struggling with one of the world's most debilitating epidemics, living without help or hope.
Today alone, 125 Americans will die from their addiction.
But there is hope. And we're committed to making sure that hope is within reach for anyone who needs it.
We take a comprehensive, faith-based approach to addiction recovery. Our 12-month residential program includes:
Daily prayer and Bible study, regular chapel services, and Christ-centered discipleship that addresses the spiritual roots of addiction. We believe true healing and lasting transformation come from an intimate relationship with Jesus, grounded in His Word.
Individual therapy, group counseling sessions, family therapy, anger management training, and conflict resolution skills. Our caring staff walks alongside participants every step of the journey.
Participants develop personal responsibility, healthy coping mechanisms, and practical skills for managing life's challenges without turning to substances.
Real work experience through our micro-enterprises—ATC Graphics, ATC Lawn Services, and ATC Thrift Store—prepares participants for employment and financial stability after graduation.
We create a community of meaningful relationships that continues long after the 12-month program ends. Participants gain an extended family committed to their success.
We operate four residential recovery centers across Alabama, ensuring hope is within reach no matter where you live:
Men's Centers:
Women's Center:
Our administration office in Lincoln coordinates operations and admissions for all locations.
The proof of our program's effectiveness is in the lives transformed:
These aren't just statistics—they're real people discovering freedom, purpose, and hope through Christ. People like James Hughes, who went from 14 years of drug abuse and imprisonment to serving as Program Director at our Bay Minette center. Or Ashley Moore, who walked in "living in pure deception" and now has an amazing job helping others find freedom.
Their stories—and hundreds more—prove that complete restoration is possible.
Everything we do is guided by five core values:
1. Connecting with Jesus ChristTrue healing comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus, grounded in His Word.
2. Building Meaningful RelationshipsParticipants are known, loved, and welcomed—no matter their past mistakes.
3. Intentional LearningGrowth happens everywhere: in classes, at work, and during free time.
4. Christ-Centered DiscipleshipWe focus on biblical truths and Christ-centered solutions for lasting recovery.
5. Meaningful WorkDeveloping a healthy work ethic cultivates Christlikeness and a healthy future.
Our program is designed for adults struggling with life-controlling problems—primarily addiction to substances like methamphetamine, alcohol, marijuana, and opiates. We serve:
There are many ways to join us in putting hope within reach:
Our admissions team is ready to answer questions and guide you through the application process. Call 205-763-0909 or visit our Apply page to take the first step toward freedom.
Your donations fund life-changing recovery programs. Every dollar directly supports Christ-centered care, vocational training, and family restoration.
Partner with us through referrals, volunteer teams, prayer support, or speaking engagements. Connect your congregation with our mission.
Serve at our centers, assist with events, or become a prayer partner supporting participants on their recovery journey.
Use our mission-driven services (ATC Graphics for custom apparel, ATC Lawn Services for property maintenance, or shop at our Thrift Store) or hire our graduates.
"As students reach their God-given potential, they will grow to become godly leaders and influencers, breaking destructive cycles and creating lasting change for themselves, their families, and the communities they serve."
This is what drives us. We're not just helping people get sober—we're helping them discover who God created them to be. We're building leaders who will impact their families, churches, and communities for generations to come.
The answer to addiction is not a consumable substance. People struggling with addiction can be made 100% whole, 100% free, and 100% restored.
Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge is helping people with life-controlling issues break the bonds of addiction and live hope-filled, purposeful lives. For over 50 years, we've witnessed the transforming power of Christ in the lives of thousands of men and women.
Your story—or the story of someone you love—can be different. Hope is within reach.
Need help? Call our admissions team at 205-763-0909 or apply online.
Want to support our mission? Make a donation or explore partnership opportunities.
Have questions? Browse our contact us directly.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge. We look forward to connecting with you and being part of your journey—whether that's finding freedom, supporting transformation, or partnering in ministry.
Together, we're putting hope within reach.
In Christ,The Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge Team
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Not all addiction recovery programs are created equal. While traditional treatment centers focus primarily on behavioral modification and symptom management, Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge takes a different approach.
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James Hughes knows what it feels like to hit rock bottom. After a 14-year spiral of drug abuse, multiple arrests, and imprisonment, James found himself with nowhere else to turn. The choices that once seemed manageable had destroyed relationships, stolen his freedom, and left him hopeless. But God had other plans.
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Whether you're ready to apply or just have questions about the program, our team is here to help you take the next step toward lasting freedom from addiction.
