Teen Challenge of Arizona, Inc.

Teen Challenge of Arizona's Mission:

To provide youth, adults and families with an effective and comprehensive Christian Faith-based solution to life-controlling problems in order to become productive members of society. Teen Challenge of Arizona endeavors to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.

Since 1965, Teen Challenge of Arizona has been combating the drug and alcohol problem in our state with amazing results… an 80% success rate.

Our residential recovery programs consist of:
A center for adolescent girls in crisis ages 12-17.
A center for women ages 18+ and women with children.
Three centers for men ages 18+.

Outreach services include:
School Drug and Gang Prevention Presentations
Correctional Facilities Visits
Homeless and Shelter Outreach
Church and Civic Clubs Presentations
Health Fairs and Community Assistance Participation
Addiction Prevention and Awareness Literature Distribution

Testimonials

"I know my God is bigger than any addiction, and through Him, there is true freedom!" ~ Monique, Teen Challenge Home of Hope Graduate

"I will continue to live my life to honor God and the people who stood behind me all the way!" ~ Travis, Teen Challenge Graduate

"Teen Challenge of Arizona's Springboard has brought a sense of peace to our home." ~ Georgia, Grandmother of a Springboard Graduate

"As I look at all that God has done for me and all that I have, I know without question: I AM BLESSED!" ~ Justin, Teen Challenge Graduate

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Shane's Story:

"Growing up I was involved in sports and extracurricular activities and enjoyed spending time with my family. My addiction initially began around the age of 11, when I started experimenting with marijuana. By the age of 15, I was regularly using narcotics.

I felt that drugs provided me with a sense of confidence, allowing me to be more social and put myself out there. Yet I now know that was a lie.

Right before entering Teen Challenge of Arizona, my circumstances were awful. I was heavily addicted to fentanyl and would be very sick if I did not have my fix.

The reason I am here at Teen Challenge is to obtain a better understanding of who Jesus is, so I am able to build a new foundation, seek restoration with my family and loved ones, and have a brand new life. I desire to be a godly man, husband, father, and servant.

My Favorite Scripture is Ephesians 4:22-23 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds."

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Lexus' Story:

"My addiction began at the age of 18. After experiences in my life including abuse, I used drugs to run from my problems. I was angry and blocked myself off from relationships to protect myself.

Using, so I thought, helped me to focus on what I knew I had to do, which was work to make money, to take care of my child.

The main reason I came to Teen Challenge of Arizona's Home of Hope was to heal and grow closer to God with my child. God made every way possible for me to get here and opened all doors.

My heart has been trying to chase God, but I had family that kept me disconnected from that calling. My main concern was caring for my child and how I could get us away from the situation.

I hope to accomplish a deeper understanding of God, and I want to know and pursue Him just as he pursued me. I also hope to forgive some people dear to me while I'm here; as well as restore my family and be delivered from addiction.

My Favorite Scripture is Proverbs 4:23 - Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."