“I don’t ever have to feel lonely again.” Merina Merina tried to fill the God-sized hole in her heart with men, drugs, and friends. But no matter what she tried, it was never enough and she continued to feel empty inside. But at Teen Challenge, Merina found a new path. See her amazing story [...]

“I thought I’d never be free.” -Quinn's Story That’s what Quinn thought, but God had other plans. Because generous people like you provided a place for Quinn, he could come to Teen Challenge and find a better way. Here, he learned that God could heal him and restore the broken relationships with [...]

Inside I was Calling for Jesus | Yvonne's Story “My addiction started with my mom back when I was just out of high school.” That’s when Yvonne’s mom offered her a pipe with rock cocaine. That led to an on-again, off-again affair with drugs that lasted several years, where she would go from [...]

Once Driven by Heroin, Now Led by God | Ryan's Story

Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and loneliness, he had fled from family and headed to the streets where he dove headfirst into addiction. From Homelessness to Freedom, Michael’s Story Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and loneliness, he had fled from family and headed to the streets where [...]

Paulina's Story Paulina’s Story Started with a Childhood SecretToday Paulina can say, “I’m a child of God. I’m an overcomer!”

Steve's Story God took away all desire for drugs… 30 years ago, Steve was a drug addict who spent more time in jail than not. Today he is a pastor. Here’s his amazing story.

Val's Story Once an Angry Gang Member, Now a Messenger of Hope Because of YOU, Val is changing lives! Donate now to rescue more like Val from addiction. Addiction stops here.

Chanel's Story Teen Challenge helped Chanel find her way! Chanel struggled with addiction from an early age. Growing up, she watched first-hand as alcohol consumed her father. “He drank up every cent we had. Living without electricity and having ketchup sandwiches.” Because of his example, she felt her own options were limited. “I made [...]

Jeremy's Story Jeremy Found Lasting Change at Teen Challenge While still only in his 20s, alcohol had such a grip on Jeremy that whenever he tried to stop drinking, the seizures would start. Pancreatitis landed him in the hospital several times. At 29, one seizure left Jeremy so disoriented that when his [...]