Faith-based support and guidance for families facing addiction.
We're not a residential program, but we've walked this road for over 20 years. Here's how we help today.
We'll help you find the right program for your loved one and walk you through the process, from first call to placement.
Learn more →Recovery doesn't end at graduation. We offer ongoing guidance, resources, and support for families navigating the long road.
Learn more →Testimonies, resources, and what God is doing through this ministry.
80% of the calls we received at our residential program came from families, not the person struggling. So we rebuilt everything around that truth. Here's what's new at SVTC.info and JustinFranich.com.
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Over two decades after its founding, Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge is transitioning from residential programming back to a community-based recovery model rooted in its original mission.
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A tribute to my father, Rev. John Franich founder of Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge and the quiet, faithful obedience that helped break a cycle in our family and restore hundreds of lives.
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In Memory of Rev. John Franich
For over 20 years, Rev. John Franich poured his life into one mission: helping families find hope in their darkest hour. His faithfulness built a legacy that continues today—not in buildings, but in transformed lives.
Founded
2003
Decades of impact
Ministry that endures
Legacy continues
Hope for families today
Your monthly gift provides consistent support for families walking through addiction. Not just in crisis moments, but for the long road to freedom. Content. Referrals. Family support calls. Your generosity makes it possible.
Join 50+ monthly partners supporting families across the Shenandoah Valley.
Recovery materials for one person
Sponsors a weekly support group
Ongoing mentorship for a family
From Our Director
A free guide for families navigating addiction. Built for honest conversations, practical next steps, and real hope.
About SVTC: trusted support for families across the Shenandoah Valley.
Read the guide. Listen to the podcast. You don't have to figure this out alone.
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Guidance you can share at the kitchen table.
When someone you love is drowning in addiction, your first instinct is to jump in after them. But here's what nobody tells you: you can drown trying to save someone. After 20 years in recovery ministry, I've learned that empathy means "I understand," not "I'll fix it." You can love someone deeply without losing yourself in the process.
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How to welcome your loved one home from treatment without enabling them—practical wisdom on communication, trust, and treating your adult child like an adult
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A reflection on the older brother in Luke 15 and how faithfulness, resentment, and grace often collide in recovery families.
Read article →Connect with a caring team ready to listen, guide, and pray with you. No pressure. No judgment. Just help.
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