ABOUT GREATER PHOENIX TEEN CHALLENGE
Greater Phoenix Teen Challenge is a long-term, residential Christian discipleship program for adult males aged 18+, located slightly northwest of Downtown Phoenix. It is part of the national nonprofit network of faith-based rehabilitation programs called Teen Challenge, which was founded by the Reverend David Wilkerson in New York in 1958. Teen Challenge Arizona also operates facilities in Casa Grande, Tucson, and other parts of Phoenix.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The program at Greater Phoenix Teen Challenge runs for a minimum of 13 months. Its goal is to help residents become “mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.” The application process includes an interview, paperwork, and a health screening. Once admitted, residents have a schedule that includes devotions, Bible study, work projects, chapel services, discipleship training, and recreational activities. Aftercare involves active participation in local community colleges and churches.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The leadership team for Teen Challenge Arizona includes several reverends, but there are no medical professionals on staff. According to one poll, the staff at the Greater Phoenix facility received a five out of five-star rating for their training and experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Residents are responsible for providing their own bedding, dress clothes, and shoes. Information about the living arrangements and amenities is currently not available. However, based on one poll, the facility received a positive rating for cleanliness, meals and nutrition, accommodations, and exercise and leisure offerings.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
One alum strongly recommends treatment at Greater Phoenix Teen Challenge, stating that the staff goes out of their way to help and that the program is effective in treating co-occurring disorders. Secondary sites also yielded mixed-to-positive feedback, with mention of concerns about the staff. However, many reviewers expressed deep gratitude to the facility and its staff for their successful treatment.
FINANCING
There is a $100 application fee and a $1,500 intake fee. Greater Phoenix Teen Challenge does not accept insurance.