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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.
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.
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.
750 people packed Winchester Church of God for a night with Ben Fuller. The altar stayed open from the first song to the last. This wasn't a concert—it was ministry.
Faith-based recovery programs approach addiction differently than secular options. Learn what makes them unique, what to expect, and how to find the right program for your loved one.
A firsthand account of launching and leading a Teen Challenge women’s home in Virginia, including daily life, challenges, and long-term impact on families.
Teen Challenge is the largest and oldest faith-based addiction recovery program in the world. Here's what it is, how it started, how it works, and whether it might be right for your loved one.
Two churches. Two nights. Nearly 1,000 people. Josh Baldwin led worship across the Shenandoah Valley—and one of those nights brought me back to the church where I was baptized twenty years ago.
Don't let the name fool you—most Teen Challenge residents are adults. Learn how Adult Teen Challenge works, who it serves, and how it compares to other rehab options.
After years away, Ashley and I are returning to Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge as Directors. The place where we served from 2007-2019 shaped us, and now God is bringing us full circle to continue the legacy my father built.
Setbacks happen in recovery. A setback doesn't mean failure—it means you're human. Here's what to do when progress stalls, whether you're the one struggling or the one watching someone you love.
Teen Challenge success rate depends on how you define success. Here’s the honest truth about outcomes, relapse, and what actually determines long-term change.
Teen Challenge doesn’t cost what rehab costs. Some centers are free, most are heavily donor-supported, and many families pay far less than they expect. Here’s what to know about monthly fees, scholarships, insurance, and what you’re actually signing up for.
Teen Challenge Virginia is a faith-based addiction recovery program for men and women. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, cost options, locations, and what families should expect.
Prison punishes addiction. It doesn't heal it. With a 60-70% recidivism rate, incarceration fails to address the spiritual brokenness at the root of substance abuse. Adult & Teen Challenge offers a different path—one that transforms lives through faith, community, and long-term support.
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.
Looking for a faith-based recovery program for men? Learn what Teen Challenge offers, how it works, and how to know if it's right for your son, husband, or loved one.
Teen Challenge donations fund time—time for someone to stabilize, for truth to take root, for discipleship to form a real man or woman of God. I've been on both sides: a graduate who received that gift, and a director who's watched what happens when monthly support dries up. Here's where your money actually goes.
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.
