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Our purpose is to provide women with an effective and comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling problems. By applying biblical principles, Teen Challenge Women’s Ministries, endeavors to help people become mentally-sound, emotionally-balanced, socially-adjusted, physically-well, and spiritually-alive.
Our goal is to help residents establish chemical-free lifestyles in connection with issues they identify as life-controlling and to recognize that these skills and tools are transferable to future problems and challenges they will face.
This faith-based residential program assists individuals in recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and the life-controlling problems associated with it. In addition, residents work on overcoming rebellion and the self-destructive behaviors associated with their substance abuse and developing positive life skills. Residents participate in spiritual growth activities, individual counseling, and choir.
"The Teen Challenge Program succeeds
when all of the government
programs fail."
Chuck Colson |
Through our adult work-study program, residents have the opportunity to develop a strong work ethic while learning new skills and the importance of teamwork and a good attitude. Work study consists of tasks such as administrative tasks, kitchen clean-up, laundry, janitorial duties, simple maintenance projects and wood working. These activities help residents understand personal responsibility for their own living space and the importance of serving others.
- Helping residents develop a spiritual life that provides inner-strength and a foundation for lasting recovery.
- Helping residents identify and replace negative and unhealthy core beliefs using a series of 14 group studies.
- The students give their testimonies to various groups which helps residents strengthen their motivation for change.
- Life Skill development in areas such as personal and family relationships, self-acceptance, relapse prevention, social skills development, anger management, recreation, etc.
Our center offers a 13 month residential program for adults designed to help women learn how to live drug-free lives. During their stay, they do not hold down outside jobs, as all of their attention is focused on the program. We challenge the residents to embrace the Christian faith. We see that when they do, their lives are transformed and they find true meaning and purpose.
Residents follow strict rules and discipline. All residents adhere to a daily schedule which includes chapel, Bible classes and work assignments on or near the grounds. For information on Teen Challenge's curriculum call 479-967-1355.
According to the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use, an estimated 7.7 million individuals age 12 or older were in need of care for an illicit drug problem. Furthermore, an estimated 18.6 million persons age 12 or older were in need of assistance for an alcohol problem. Arkansas Teen Challenge Women's Ministries has responded with action to statistics like these. Providing residential care for women seeking freedom from life-controlling problems, Jesus has become their answer.
Teen Challenge is known throughout the world for providing the most successful recovery program available. Enthusiastic law enforcement officials, judges, mayors, governors and other prominent community and country leaders advocate the mission of Teen Challenge. Several United States presidents have voiced their appreciation for the unique work of Teen Challenge.
"I speak from more than 20 years of knowledge of the organization when I tell you
that the Teen Challenge program works -- it’s effective -- it’s literally changing
lives of young Americans from every walk of life. I sincerely appreciate your efforts
to reach and rehabilitate the many young people who have at present no hope in life.
The ministry of Teen Challenge deserves commendations of every citizen."
President Ronald Reagan |
Teen Challenge is structured to meet the needs of those whose lives have been shattered by addictions. Arkansas Teen Challenge Women's Ministries offers a well-developed, multi-phased discipleship training program. We also provide prevention programs to thousands each year through public school assemblies and church meetings.
By the time an individual enters Teen Challenge he has typically had almost every relationship and family tie shattered that might be helpful in recovery. He has usually formed strong relationships with people and groups that actually perpetuate the addiction spiral. After completing Teen Challenge, hope is restored to more than just the addict, but to the family as well. Solid, positive relationships within community and family are also re-established.
During the program women move away from lifestyles centered around active addiction, confront the opportunity to live drug-free and learn to make basic decisions in a highly structured environment. Teen Challenge offers not only environmental change, but teaches practical life skills to cope with the roots of their addiction.
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