Overcoming Addiction. Everyday.

BC Teen Challenge is a faith-based residential program for young men and women, ages 19 and over, who are trapped in life-controlling addictions. Addiction takes numerous forms, affecting countless people regardless of gender, age, education, or economic class. Every day we see lives broken because of an endless cycle of drug use, alcoholism, pornography, gang involvement, sexual abuse, or dysfunctional families.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Every day we see lives overcoming addiction, changed forever by the healing power of Jesus Christ, and bringing freedom, change, and new direction to their lives. When you look into the eyes of our students, you see a spark of renewed hope and purpose. Teen Challenge started in New York City in 1958, as Rev. David Wilkerson (Author of The Cross and the Switchblade) began working with gang members and troubled youth. Since then, the ministry has grown into one of the largest and most successful programs of its kind in the world, operating 1,000+ centers in over 100 countries, and serving children, teens, young adults, and families. Currently, there are three centres in operation in BC (Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Okanagan), with plans for additional facilities in other areas of the province.

We invite you to be a part of this exciting adventure of miracles and changed lives! The story isn’t finished yet!

BC Teen Challenge – overcoming addiction. everyday.

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