Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge is a nonprofit organization offering highly effective residential recovery for adult men and women. We understand the immense challenges of overcoming life-controlling problems. Our holistic, Christ-centered approach to substance abuse treatment involves a long-term residential experience that includes daily education, counseling, mentoring, spiritual guidance, and vocational training. In a safe, single-gender, and supportive environment, our dedicated team guides each individual toward a more fulfilling life rooted in God’s forgiveness, love, and purpose.
Our proven residential treatment programs provide a comprehensive path to recovery and successful reintegration into society. For over 60 years, Adult & Teen Challenge has provided high-quality, affordable treatment facilities. Our program in Milwaukee has been recognized as one of the premier Adult & Teen Challenge facilities in the United States. We treat all life-controlling issues, fostering maturity, honesty, humility, care, responsibility, and complete life transformation.
I hit a point where I had lost nearly everything, but God met me there. Adult & Teen Challenge helped me rebuild my faith, restore relationships, and begin a life I once thought was out of reach.
Losing time with my children brought me to my knees. At Adult & Teen Challenge, I found Jesus, freedom from addiction, and the strength to begin rebuilding my family.
I had every reason to believe my future would be successful, but addiction nearly destroyed it. Teen Challenge gave me a place to heal, grow in faith, and eventually serve others through ministry.
I came in carrying years of rejection, shame, and addiction. God used Adult & Teen Challenge to show me my worth, give me a firm foundation, and prepare me to help others.
After years of substance abuse, loss, and heartbreak, I needed more than recovery. I needed a family. Adult & Teen Challenge became that family and gave me a place to heal and belong.
Pain and substance use had taken away my hope. Adult & Teen Challenge helped me reconnect with God, rediscover joy, and step into a calling to serve others.
I used drugs and alcohol to cope with depression, anxiety, and emptiness. At Adult & Teen Challenge, I learned to understand God’s love and found a reason to keep moving forward.
After years of addiction, I found real freedom through Jesus Christ. Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge gave me the structure and teaching that helped change the direction of my life.
I’ve seen firsthand what lasting recovery can look like. My husband’s journey has shown me the power of faith, accountability, and the support of the Great Lakes Adult & Teen Challenge community.