Teen Challenge

416 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Santa Ana, California

714-835-8822

About Teen Challenge

Teen Challenge is a Christian nonprofit ministry in Santa Ana offering long-term residential addiction recovery and community outreach services across Orange County.

The program serves adult men 18 and older struggling with addiction and other life-controlling issues, while also supporting at-risk youth, families and graduates re-entering the community.

Rooted in faith and discipleship, Teen Challenge takes a whole-person approach to recovery that pairs spiritual growth with practical life skills.

Faith-Based Recovery for Men

I am impressed that the cornerstone of the Santa Ana campus is a one-year residential program for adult men seeking freedom from addiction.

Operating from a dedicated men's home, the program blends Christian instruction, mentorship and structured daily living within a supportive community of peers and staff.

Residents participate in Bible classes, counseling, work training and group mentorship designed to address the root causes of addiction rather than only its symptoms.

Community Outreach and Re-Entry Support

Beyond residential care, I found that the Santa Ana hub anchors a wider ministry that includes re-entry housing for graduates, the Timothy House Adolescent Boys Home, youth prevention programs, gang intervention, jail ministry and parenting classes.

A learning center with a computer lab supports children and families, extending the recovery's impact across generations.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the adult residential program is offered at no charge to participants, making long-term recovery accessible regardless of financial circumstances.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.

Adult Program

An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.

Men's Rehab

Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in California provides a safe environment where women can work through addiction challenges surrounded by their gender peers. This often creates an environment that is more conducive to recovery.

Levels of Care

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

When you have a co-occurring disorder, it is essential to treat both your addiction and the mental health disorder. California dual diagnosis treatment provides this type of multidisciplinary approach, for improved recovery outcomes.

Inpatient Rehab

Unlike outpatient drug rehab, clients receiving inpatient rehab in California reside at the facility for the duration of the program. The length of stay may range from two weeks to 18 months or more, depending on the client's needs and the program’s design.

Sober Living

California sober living has been shown to reduce relapse and improve recovery. These programs offer highly-structured living environments for those who desire to remain sober. House rules usually include abstinence from substances, participation in 12-step meetings, and contribution to household responsibilities.

Payment Options

Private Insurance

As a California resident with private rehab insurance, you can use your coverage to help pay for alcohol and drug addiction treatment. You may be asked to pay some costs like a co-payment or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Medicaid Accepted

If you’re an in-state resident and eligible for Medicaid, you can use your coverage to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in California. Medicaid can help cover all levels of care, including detox in California, inpatient rehab in California, and more.

Medicare Accepted

Medicare in California (known as Medi-Cal) may provide coverage options to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in California. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.