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Behavioral Therapy & Addiction Treatment for Teenage Boys
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Licensed Addiction Treatment
- Academic Repair & Advance
- 24/7 Care & Mentoring
- Adventure-Based Milieu
Evidence-Based, Christ-Centered Treatment
for Teen Boys with Addictions or Behavioral Issues
Our residential treatment center brings a trauma-informed clinical approach and a Christ-centered environment together, offering a personalized, holistic treatment option for teen boys ages 14-17. We offer individual and group therapy, addiction treatment, outdoor adventure, academics, and spiritual development for teens from across the US.
Expert Therapy
Our behavioral therapy and addiction recovery teams develop a therapy plan for each boy and work from day one to establish trust and a caring relationship.
Academic Recovery
Boys with life-controlling issues typically experience academic failure, so we help them get back on track academically, plus vocational training.
New life purpose
Boys can get excited about their future again as they break addictions and bad behaviors and learn new positive ways of thinking.
A Life-Changing Transformation
Boys are helped here year-round. We offer a unique blend of intense professional therapy, comprehensive academic instruction, and invigorating outdoor adventures. Located in the serene Ozarks of Northwestern Arkansas, our campus is a nurturing environment for boys aged 14–17 1/2 who are navigating life’s challenges. Our focus is on helping at-risk boys overcome a range of issues, including the aftermath of trauma, adoption-related struggles, negative peer influences, experiences of physical abuse, and battles with substance abuse, gaming, or pornography addiction. We’re committed to guiding these young men toward mental wellness, academic achievement, and readiness for a hopeful, positive future. For over 50 years, our faith-based approach to healing and growth has emphasized family restoration, spiritual renewal, and personal recovery. As a licensed, CARF-certified facility, we collaborate with most insurance companies, ensuring that most families can afford to entrust their boy to our care, so they can overcome future-impacting behaviors and substance abuse issues while continuing their educational journey.
The First Teen Challenge Academy for Teen Boys with Behavior Issues and/or Addiction
A licensed behavioral therapy program, professional addiction treatment,
and a sober-living Christian academy.
Whether your boy needs emotional/behavioral therapy or residential treatment to break free from harmful addictions, consider what Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch offers that other programs may not.
Facilitating Growth Through Trauma-Informed
Therapy & Experiential Learning
Our holistic approach brings a therapeutic lens to a variety of activities, making treatment an activity that boys want to engage in. Our therapists facilitate individual and group therapy sessions using a trauma-informed care approach that individualizes treatment, empowering boys to set and achieve goals, celebrate their progress, and better understand who they are and what they want. Our clinical team is also hands-on, helping debrief experiential learning activities in outdoor adventure and equine-assisted psychotherapy. These supplemental activities facilitate active engagement and can be useful in developing teamwork, goal setting, and perseverance.
We’re also an Official Crossfit™ Affiliate 
Our campus features private bedrooms for the boys, not dorms, which we believe is important for each boy’s well-being and safety. The energetic team of therapists, educators, and direct care staff outnumber the boys on campus, working daily to encourage each boy to apply appropriate solutions to his problems.
This CARF-accredited behavioral therapy program is designed to help your teenage boy when…
- His behavior or anger is simply out of control
- Counseling and other outpatient treatments are not working
- Behavioral problems are worsening despite promises to change
- He is placing his (or your) health or relationships at risk
- He is expelled from school or facing legal problems
- He is entangled with friends who are a negative influence
Testimonials
We can’t begin to express how grateful we are for your program and how it has impacted not only our son’s life but ours as well. He began there as an addict who was defiant and angry. He left as a kind, thoughtful young man with a purpose of pursuing God.
Parents
Parent Testimonial 2017
Thank the Lord I had a bold Mom and Step-dad who really wanted the best for me and cared about me so much to make this hard decision to send their kid out for a year, hoping I would come back a changed man. Well not only did I come back a changed man, I will never go back to my old ways.
Peter
Testimonial of a Recent Student
At age 16, I was an intravenous meth user and meth cook. I had given my life to drugs and would have done anything for them. Today, I am drug free, saved, and loving Jesus. I am married and have a child. God has done a miracle in my life.
Drew
Testimonial of a Recent Student
A Few of Our Well-Known Endorsers
Former President
Ronald Reagan
“Teen Challenge gives our kids something to live for – a relationship with God, a healthy self-esteem, and a direction in their lives that finally leads somewhere.”
Former Attorney General
John Ashcroft
“Teen Challenge changes the world one person at a time.”
Founder, Prison Fellowship
Charles Colson
“The Teen Challenge program succeeds when all of the government programs have failed.”
Former President
George W. Bush
“Too many young [people] have already lost their lives. Teen Challenge works to change young people’s lives by changing their hearts.”
Television Personality
Art Linkletter
“In my opinion, Teen Challenge is doing the best all-around job of providing the kids with something meaningful in their lives. And that’s what they all need.”
Former US Drug Czar
Dr. John A. Howard
“Of all the programs reported to the Commission, the most successful is the program conducted by Teen Challenge.”
Past Director, AT&T Corporation
Jim Blanchard
“Teen Challenge is one of the most successful programs in our country.”
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch
Morrow, AR 72749
Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch works with TriCare and other major insurance carriers.
