Faith-based support and guidance for families facing addiction.
Testimonies and ministry updates from SVTC.
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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We guide families to trusted, faith-centered programs and placement options tailored to their needs.
Learn more →Receive coaching, prayerful encouragement, and practical next steps from people who understand.
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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 journey to freedom.
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"I give monthly because I've seen real lives change."— Mary, monthly partner
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From Our Director
The SVTC team helps families move forward with clarity and confidence. This guide is built for real conversations, next steps, and hope that feels practical today.
About SVTC: trusted support for families across the Shenandoah Valley.
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Guidance you can share at the kitchen table.
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.
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When your loved one breaks their promise again, how do you avoid bitterness? Learn why offenses are inevitable but being offended is a choice—and how Joseph's story shows us the path to forgiveness.
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