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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—one that addresses the spiritual roots of addiction and has produced remarkable results for over 50 years.
If you're exploring recovery options for yourself or a loved one, understanding what makes faith-based recovery different could be the key to finding lasting freedom.
Most traditional treatment programs last 28 to 90 days. Participants receive medical detox, group therapy, and coping strategies before returning to the same environment where their addiction developed. While these programs can be helpful, statistics show that short-term treatment often leads to relapse.
Why? Because addiction isn't just a physical or behavioral problem—it's a spiritual one.
Addiction fills a void that substances can never truly satisfy. Until that deeper emptiness is addressed through a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ, the cycle continues.
At Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge, we don't believe in quick fixes. Our program requires a minimum 12-month residential commitment—and there's a reason why.
Lasting transformation takes time. Participants need time to:
Our extended timeframe allows the Holy Spirit to do deep work—healing wounds, renewing minds, and restoring purpose. This isn't a program you rush through. It's a journey of complete life transformation.
What truly sets Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge apart is our Christ-centered approach. We believe that Jesus Christ offers the answer to addiction that no substance, therapy technique, or behavior modification can provide.
Our program is built on five core values rooted in Scripture:
1. Connecting with Jesus Christ"Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
We believe true healing comes from an intimate, committed relationship with Jesus. Daily prayer, Bible study, and worship aren't add-ons to our program—they're the foundation.
2. Building Meaningful Relationships"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Participants don't just find sobriety—they find family. The relationships built during the program create a support system that continues long after graduation.
3. Intentional Learning"Take hold of instruction; do not let go. Guard her, for she is your life." - Proverbs 4:13
Learning happens everywhere: in discipleship classes, at work, during meals, and in free time. Every moment is an opportunity for growth.
4. Christ-Centered Discipleship"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." - Matthew 28:19-20
We're not just helping people get clean—we're making disciples of Jesus Christ who will impact their families, churches, and communities.
5. Meaningful Work"May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us." - Psalm 90:17
Developing a healthy work ethic is essential for recovery. Our vocational programs provide real-world experience that prepares participants for employment and financial stability.
Traditional programs measure success by sobriety rates. We measure success by transformed lives.
Our graduates don't just stop using drugs or alcohol—they:
Many of our current staff members are program graduates who experienced transformation firsthand and now have the privilege of leading others to that same freedom.
Our comprehensive approach includes everything participants need for lasting change:
Our faith-based approach isn't for everyone—and that's okay. This program is designed for individuals who:
You don't have to be a Christian to apply. Many participants discover faith during the program. But you do need to be willing to engage with our Christ-centered approach and program structure.
While we can't guarantee outcomes—recovery requires personal commitment and hard work—our track record demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach:
These results far exceed industry averages for addiction treatment programs. Why? Because we're not just treating addiction—we're transforming lives through the power of Jesus Christ.
It's important to understand what makes faith-based recovery different from secular treatment options:
We don't provide medical detox services or professional clinical counseling. Instead, we offer faith-based discipleship, therapeutic support, and life coaching rooted in Biblical principles. This is why we don't work with insurance—our program is ministry-based, not medical-based.
One of the unique advantages of Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge is our statewide presence. With four residential centers from Central Alabama to the Gulf Coast, hope is within reach no matter where you live.
Each location offers the same comprehensive program, caring staff, and proven approach. The main differences are geographic location, capacity, and (for women) our dedicated Hayden facility.
This means you can choose a center close to family for easier visitation, or select a location farther away if you need separation from your previous environment. Our admissions team will help you determine the best fit.
Consider Eric Hartzog's testimony: "I was broken and boozed; God placed me at TC to remove my self-hate so I could feel his love. I am now leading my family and a successful EVT serving over 30 law enforcement agencies. Praise God!"
Or Richard Williams: "God healed my heart and helped me overcome so many things that weighed me down including addiction! My relationship with my kids has been restored, a great job, people once again trust me, look to me for guidance, and most importantly I have a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ!"
These aren't isolated cases. They represent hundreds of transformed lives—people who were once hopeless, now filled with purpose. People who were once enslaved to substances, now free in Christ. People who were once destroying their families, now building godly legacies.
We understand that 12 months feels like a long time. But consider this: how long have you been struggling with addiction? If you've been trapped for years or decades, isn't it worth investing one year to find lasting freedom? Our graduates consistently say the time commitment was worth it.
Our program doesn't end at graduation. You'll have an extended family, a home church connection, alumni network, and ongoing support. While we can't prevent every relapse, we equip you with tools, community, and spiritual foundation for lasting recovery. Many graduates stay connected for years, supporting newer participants.
No. While our program is Christ-centered, you don't need to be a Christian to apply. You do need to be willing to participate in Bible study, chapel services, and spiritual development activities. Many participants discover faith during the program. We simply ask that you come with an open heart.
Our program has a $650 intake fee. Beyond that, the entire 12-month program—including housing, meals, counseling, and vocational training—is provided at no additional cost through donations and our work programs. We don't accept insurance because we provide faith-based discipleship rather than medical or clinical counseling services.
Graduates leave equipped with vocational skills, employment references, restored family relationships, a support network, church connections, and most importantly—a transformed life in Christ. We help connect graduates with local churches, employment opportunities, and continued support. Many return as volunteers or staff members.
If you're reading this, you're likely at a crossroads. You or someone you love is struggling with addiction, and you're searching for answers.
Here's what we want you to know: freedom is possible. Not through willpower, not through medication alone, and not through behavior modification—but through the transforming power of Jesus Christ working in a comprehensive, supportive, long-term program.
Our faith-based approach isn't the only path to recovery, but for thousands of men and women over 50 years, it's been the path that led to lasting freedom, restored relationships, and purpose-filled lives.
The question isn't whether faith-based recovery works—our track record proves it does. The question is: are you ready to commit to the journey?
If you're ready to explore whether Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge is right for you or your loved one, we're here to help.
Call our admissions team: 205-763-0909
Visit our website: www.ALATC.org
Apply online: [Application Link]
Our caring admissions staff will answer your questions, explain the process, help you choose the right location, and guide you through every step from inquiry to enrollment.
You don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step.
Hope is within reach. We're here to help you find it.
If you believe in the power of faith-based recovery and want to support our mission, there are many ways to get involved:
Every form of support helps us put hope within reach for one more person, one more family, one more community.
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At Alabama Adult & Teen Challenge, we've witnessed miracles. We've seen the hopeless find hope, the broken become whole, the addicted find freedom, and the lost discover purpose.
We believe in the power of Jesus Christ to transform lives. We believe in the effectiveness of long-term, comprehensive, faith-based recovery. And we believe your story—or the story of someone you love—can be different.
For over 50 years, we've been doing whatever it takes to put hope within reach. We'd be honored to walk alongside you on your journey to freedom.
"The answer to every person struggling with addiction is not a consumable substance. They can be made 100% whole, 100% free, and 100% restored."
Putting hope within reach, one life at a time.
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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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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.
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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.
