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Helping boys and their families for over 37 years
Teen Challenge Ranch of NW Arkansas is dedicated to helping troubled boys get a new start in life. Boys ages 14-17 come to Teen Challenge from across the United States. They are young men in need of help and assistance. They often struggle with issues such as: drug & alcohol abuse, anger & depression, legal problems, and behavioral problems.
At Teen Challenge, we offer students hope and the chance for a new life. We encourage them to apply faith-based solutions to life's problems, and we actively teach that a personal relationship with God is the primary means and source of power to change. We endeavor to help young people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.
Why Choose Teen
Challenge Ranch of NW
Private Rooms
Our program is one of the few programs of its kind that allows students to have their own rooms. Students have a quiet place to do homework, enjoy some privacy, and relax.
Strong Academic Program
Our center has had tremendous success in helping young men further their education. Boys who were not able to progress in other learning environments often make great advances at Teen Challenge. Our program has an accredited Christian school as well as a GED preparation track. So far, all of the students who have completed our GED preparation classes have obtained their GED on the first testing. (Learn More)
Relapse Prevention
Our ministry has sought special training and certification in order to help your child be successful after he leaves Teen Challenge. Staff members will work with you to develop the best possible after care plan for your child. Emphasis is placed on developing a plan that prevents relapse and maintains positive future momentum.
A Christ-Centered Approach
Teen Challenge is a faith-based, Christ-centered organization. Its curriculum, teaching, program format, and style of intervention are all Biblically based. This is the reason for the incredible history of success that Teen Challenge has had over the years.
A Licensed Associate Counselor on
Staff
All advisory staff and casework are supervised by a Christian counselor on staff.
An Experienced Team of Quality Staff
Members
Our team has approximately
150 years of combined experience in working with troubled individuals and their
families.
An Established Program and
Organization
Our program was the very first
residential Teen Challenge center for teenage boys. We have been helping young men and their
families for over 36 years.
A History of Success
Based
on federal and university studies done on various Teen Challenge centers across
the
Low Student to Staff Ratios.
In order to provide the best
possible intervention to your child, Teen Challenge maintains low student to
staff ratios. Our organization requires that at least one staff member be present for
every 9 boys during the hours that students are awake. It is common practice to have one staff
member present for every 5 boys.
Success Where Others Have Failed
It is not uncommon for our
center to take in students who were dismissed from other programs. We have had good success working with
students who failed to make progress in other centers or similar type programs.
State Licensed and Accredited with
Honors
Our center is licensed with
the state of
Outdoor Adventure
Our outdoor
adventure program is affiliated with the Boys Scouts of America. We have
received recognition as a Boy Scout Venture Crew. Our students have regular
opportunity to experience fun and challenging outdoor activities. Students
enjoy camping, backpacking, rappelling, canoeing, and spelunking (cave
exploration). All activities are led by experienced staff and are conducted in
a safety conscious manner.
An Advisor who works directly with
you and your child
He/She will meet regularly
with your child, assist him as he addresses life issues, and track his progress
throughout the program. Your advisor
will be available to communicate with you and your family about your child’s
progress, the challenges that he is facing, and other matters of importance
while he is at Teen Challenge.
Equine Program
Many students are given the
opportunity to work with horses kept at our facility. Youth who struggle socially, have delinquency
issues, and/or behavioral issues often make considerable progress when given
the opportunity to work with horses in a therapeutic environment.
Vocational Education and Hands On
Skills Training
Students
are given the opportunity to learn basic vocational skills such as: woodworking, basic electrical, construction
and carpentry, welding, basic automotive, and a variety of other skills.
Missions Trips
Students are given the
opportunity to take part in a Missions trip.
It may be difficult to imagine your son being involved in such an
endeavor at this point, but as God works in our students lives, their attitudes
and desires change. Young men who were
once selfishly motivated become more interested in the well-being of
others. They have an intense desire to
work hard and serve others on these trips.
Our graduates often refer to these missions trips as one of the
highlights of their time at Teen Challenge.
Family Breaks and Home Visits
Contact Us
Email: mail@arkansasteenchallenge.org
Phone: (479) 848-3105
Fax: (888) 844-1669
Mail: Teen Challenge, PO Box 20, Morrow, AR 72749