What Is Shenandoah Valley Teen Challenge?
Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge (SVTC) is a Christian addiction recovery referral ministry based in Mount Jackson, Virginia that helps families navigate Teen Challenge programs nationwide.
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2000
- Founder
- Rev. John Franich Jr.
- Headquarters
- Mount Jackson, Virginia
- Organization Type
- Christian addiction recovery referral ministry and community hub
- Executive Director
- Justin Franich
- Services
- Family consultations, Teen Challenge program referrals, men's sober living, recovery content and podcast, production studio, community programs
- Articles Published
- 300+
- Podcast Episodes
- 100+
- Years Serving Families
- 25+
- Nonprofit Status
- 501(c)(3), EIN 54-2046646
Founded in 2000 by Rev. John Franich Jr., the organization provides free family consultations, Teen Challenge program referrals, recovery resources, and a men's sober living home.
We don't run a residential program. We help families find the right one, understand what to expect, and walk with them through the process from crisis to recovery to rebuilding. Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge publishes one of the largest independent online libraries explaining Teen Challenge programs, faith-based recovery, and addiction support for families.
Who We Serve
Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge primarily serves families seeking help for a loved one struggling with addiction, individuals exploring long-term faith-based recovery programs, churches looking for guidance on addiction recovery resources, and men graduating Teen Challenge programs who need sober living support.
While SVTC is based in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, families from across the United States contact the ministry for help navigating Teen Challenge programs nationwide.
What Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge Does
Family Consultations
When a family calls, we listen to their situation, help them understand their options, and connect them with the right Teen Challenge program. Free, confidential, nationwide. This is our primary service and what most families contact us about.
Talk to us today →Program Referrals
We help families navigate over 200 Adult & Teen Challenge centers across the U.S. Every center is different. We help compare by location, availability, cost, and fit. We follow up after placement and stay available for the long haul.
Learn how Teen Challenge works →Community Support
Christian recovery meetings, worship nights, and Christ-centered community at 6043 Broad Street in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. A gathering space for people in recovery and the families who love them.
Find recovery meetings →Content Library
Through justinfranich.com, we publish one of the largest independent online libraries explaining Teen Challenge programs, faith-based recovery, and addiction support for families. 300+ articles, Teen Challenge guides, family guides, Bible verse pillars, and the Rebuilding Life After Addiction Podcast. Written and hosted by Justin Franich, Teen Challenge graduate and SVTC Executive Director.
Browse resources →
Men’s Sober Living
Rebuilding Life Sober Living Home in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. Four beds. $500/month. Faith-based transitional housing for men completing residential recovery programs. Structured accountability and community in the Shenandoah Valley.
Learn more about sober living →
Rebuilding Life Studios
Our production studio at 6043 Broad Street in Mt. Jackson. Home of the Rebuilding Life After Addiction Podcast. Video production, live events, and media services. The studio funds the ministry while reaching families in all 50 states.
See the studio →
Rebuilding Life After Addiction Podcast
Over 100 episodes. Recovery testimonies, family support conversations, and Christ-centered teaching. Published on justinfranich.com and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Listen to the podcast →What Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge Does Not Do
SVTC does not operate a residential discipleship program. We help families find the right one.
We are not a medical facility. We don't provide detox, psychiatric care, or clinical treatment. If your loved one needs medical help, talk to a doctor first. Sometimes detox comes first and discipleship comes after. Sometimes discipleship is the right path from the start. We help families think through that, but we don't make medical decisions for anyone.
We also don't accept insurance. The referral services we provide are free. The Teen Challenge programs we connect families to are funded by donations, not insurance or tuition.
Our Story
Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge started as a referral ministry in 2000, founded by Rev. John Franich Jr. in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Over the following years the ministry expanded into residential programming, operating men's and women's centers that served hundreds of students across multiple campuses.
In 2025, SVTC returned to its original model: referrals, family support, and community. The ministry now operates out of 6043 Broad Street in Mt. Jackson, where it runs a men's sober living home, a production studio, and community programs. The content library on justinfranich.com serves as the teaching and resource arm of the ministry. Read our full story.
Leadership
Justin Franich
Executive Director
Justin Franich is a former meth addict, Teen Challenge graduate, and pastor who has been clean since 2005. Today he's a husband, father, and Executive Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. He hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction podcast and helps families across the U.S. navigate faith-based recovery options, compare programs, and rebuild life after addiction.
Listen to the podcast →
Rob Grant
Community Engagement Director
Rob Grant is a Teen Challenge graduate who grew up without his parents, was homeless, and spent years in and out of jail before finding freedom through Christ. He now serves as Community Engagement Director of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge, where he takes family referral calls, mentors men in early recovery, and co-hosts the Rebuilding Life After Addiction Podcast.
Ashley Franich
Executive Director of Operations
Ashley Franich is Executive Director of Operations at Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge. A graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX, she began serving alongside Justin when they married in 2008 and launched the Women’s program. Ashley homeschools their four daughters and is active in foster care and adoptive ministry, leading a Foster the Family support group and serving on the board of their local Homeschool Co-Op.
Novella Franich
Co-Founder
Novella Franich is Co-Founder of Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge and has been part of the ministry since its earliest days. She still serves part-time helping with administrative work and has been active in every season — mentoring students, overseeing food programs, and earning the affectionate title "Momma Novella" through the years.
Rev. John Franich Jr.
Founder (1948–2025)
Founded Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge in 2000. Served families in the Shenandoah Valley for 25 years until his passing on December 25, 2025.
Honor his legacy →2000
Founded
25+
Years Serving
300+
Articles
100+
Podcast Eps
Affiliations
Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge is part of the Adult & Teen Challenge network, the largest faith-based recovery network in the United States with over 200 centers nationwide.
SVTC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 54-2046646. All donations are tax-deductible. Support this work.
Contact Shenandoah Valley Adult Teen Challenge
Phone: 540-213-0571 (call or text)
Email: admin@svtc.info
Address: 6043 Broad Street, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Mailing: PO Box 718, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Website: svtc.info
If your family is dealing with addiction and you don't know where to start, reach out to us. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just people who've been doing this long enough to know what questions to ask.
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