Your Family
Doesn't Have to
Face Addiction Alone
Faith-based guidance for families navigating addiction. We help you find the right path forward.
We've Been Where You Are
When addiction hits your family, it's hard to know where to turn. You need real answers, not sales pitches. You need people who understand, not judgment.
Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge has been walking with families since 2003. We help you find the right program, ask the right questions, and take the next step.
Talk to Someone →How We Help
We're here to walk with you through the next step and the steps that come after.
Find the Right Program
We know which programs actually work. We'll help you cut through the noise and find the right fit for your loved one.
Learn More →Support for the Long Road
Recovery doesn't end at graduation. We offer ongoing guidance, resources, and support for families navigating the long road.
Explore Resources →Free Guidance, No Pressure
No sales pitch. No intake quotas. Just honest help from people who've walked this road themselves.
Get Help →Start Here: Resources for Families
Guides and articles for families navigating addiction.
The Complete Family Guide
Where to start when someone you love is struggling with addiction.
Read more →What Does Enabling Mean?
Understanding the difference between helping and hurting.
Read more →How to Choose a Recovery Program
What to look for and what to avoid in faith-based programs.
Read more →What Is Teen Challenge?
Understanding faith-based residential recovery.
Read more →Real Stories of Transformation
These aren't statistics. They're real people whose lives were transformed.
Edgar's Story
After 26 detoxes, 6 inpatient programs, and state prison, Edgar found Shenandoah Valley Adult & Teen Challenge. Today he oversees 350 men as Disciplinarian and Intake Manager at Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge.
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Justin Hurst's Story
After addiction destroyed his family and left him homeless, Justin called his mom and entered Teen Challenge. Now he's married with three daughters, living the life God paved for him.
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Courtney's Story
Courtney went from 23 felony charges and a jail cell to freedom. Her story proves God can restore what addiction destroys.
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Rocco's Story
Rocco spent 17 years in addiction. He built 3.5 years of recovery, lost it in 30 days, then found his way back.
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The Podcast
Real conversations about recovery, faith, and the messy middle.
Rebuilding Life After Addiction is a podcast for families and people in recovery. Honest conversations about what it really takes to find freedom and stay free.
In Memory of Rev. John Franich
A Legacy of Hope That Still Speaks
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
Partner With Families for the Long Journey
Your monthly gift provides consistent support for families walking through addiction.
Recovery materials for one person
Sponsors a weekly support group
Ongoing mentorship for a family
Your Family Doesn't Have to Face This Alone
Connect with a caring team ready to listen, guide, and pray with you. No pressure. No judgment. Just help.