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Common Questions
Questions Families Ask
We listen to your situation, explain how Teen Challenge works, and help you find the right program — whether that's in Virginia or across the country. We follow up after placement and stay available for the long haul. There's no cost for our services.
No. SVTC's referral and family support services are completely free. The Teen Challenge programs we connect you to are also free or very low cost — they're funded by donations, not tuition or insurance.
Usually within 24 hours. If it's urgent, call us directly at 540-213-0571. We answer calls and texts.
That's okay. Not every family needs a 12-month residential program. We'll talk through your situation honestly and point you to whatever makes sense — even if that's not us.
No. Our program is faith-based, meaning faith is woven into the recovery process — but we welcome people at all points of their spiritual journey. Many graduates entered with no faith background at all. What matters most is a willingness to change. The faith comes alongside that.
This is the most common question we hear. You can't force recovery — but you can create conditions that make it more likely. Start by calling us. We'll talk through your specific situation and help you know what to say, what not to say, and what a healthy next step looks like for your family right now.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28
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Resources
Books That Have Helped Families Like Yours

The Cross and the Switchblade — David Wilkerson
The book that started it all. The story of how Teen Challenge was born on the streets of New York.
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Run Baby Run — Nicky Cruz
The most famous transformation story to come out of Teen Challenge. A gang leader's journey from violence to faith.
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Boundaries — Cloud & Townsend
The definitive Christian guide to healthy relationships. Essential reading for families navigating someone else's addiction.
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The Recovery Bible
A Bible built for the journey, with notes and devotions for people walking through addiction and restoration.
View on AmazonThese are resources we genuinely recommend. If you purchase through our links, a small commission supports this ministry at no extra cost to you.

