I came to Adult & Teen Challenge to learn more about God, and to get away from the people and drugs that were afflicting me. These chains had brought me to prison once, and was not going to go back there again. I was not going to let these things destroy my family, so I needed to change my life completely. Now I am a new creation and walk in a whole new light!

I was running from the pain of losing my brother and I got on drugs. I came to Adult and Teen Challenge because I was lost and alone. I am working on my relationship with God. I have a new life in Christ, and I want to be more like Him.

I came back to Adult & Teen Challenge to finish what I started and to rebuild my relationship with the Lord. I am hoping to gain peace with myself and finally accomplish something on my own, with the help of the Lord.

While I was living in the world, I was living a very sinful life living with ungodly roommates and one day realized how far away from God I truly was. I tried getting sober on my own, but was becoming very aware of my sin, which made me concerned for my soul. Like the prodigal son, I returned home and through the guidance of my family they brought me to Adult & Teen Challenge. I have been getting back on the fruitful, productive path God always had for me. I am pray

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge because my life was damaged from the influence of drugs, and had hit a “dead end in the road”. I hope to recover and find restoration for my life. So far, I have gotten closer to that goal with each day that passes.

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge because I had family conflict, and I wanted to learn more about God. I am hoping to become more Christlike, and to get my GED. I am also hoping to become financially independent.

I knew I was drinking too much, and it only got worse when my wife left me. I believe God was talking to my mom and my daughter, because they were the ones telling me about Adult & Teen Challenge. I was nervous about how long the program took to complete. After attending a graduation, I knew this was where God needed me to be. Now I am sober and my mind is clear. God has pulled me out of the darkness and now I walk in the light with Him!

I came here because drugs and alcoholism had took control of my life. I was desperate for change but could see no way out. Then I heard about Adult & Teen Challenge. Since being at ATCOT I've grown closer to the Lord.

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge because I was lost and confused, thinking I was in control of my life. On one of my worst days, I cried out to God and asked Him to help me and He brought He brought me here. Now I am a child of God and He is in control of my life.

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge not just to get clean and sober, but mainly because I knew I needed Jesus in my life. I spent most of my life running from God, but now I have fully surrendered everything to Him. I have never felt more free!

I had a good job as a lineman providing for my family, when 14 months ago I fell into a dark place. I fell back into old habits of drinking and drugs. I ended up losing everything; my good job, my family, and my future. I had nowhere to turn, and started crying out to God to change me for good this time. He guided me back home to Adult & Teen Challenge.

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge hoping and willing to gain life skills that would help me in the long run. I was scared and worried at first, but I have gained a brotherhood that is strong and challenging - something I've never had before. I want to build a relationship with God that will change my heart and mind for the greater good.

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge because I was living a life of sin. On my own, I could not see a way out even though I did not wish to live that way anymore. These strongholds were keeping me in bondage. Through circumstances, God was pointing me to Adult & Teen Challenge. Ever Since being here, I have surrendered my sins to God. I want Him to use me for His righteousness sake. I am starting to see the purpose God has for me, which is to soon be an inspiration for

After a year of constant mental, physical and verbal abuse from an ex-roommate, I decided that I needed help, but didn’t know where to begin. At the end of 2022, my dad told me about Adult & Teen Challenge. It was hard at first to make the decision to come here and to choose a life without anxiety and PTSD ruling my life. working to remove these shackles were even harder, but it has all be worth it. To feel freedom and have confidence I never knew before. Coming to

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