Teen Challenge Renton
18611 148th Avenue Southeast Renton, WA 98058
About Teen Challenge Renton
Adult and Teen Challenge Renton in Renton, Washington, is a faith-based residential addiction treatment center focused on long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. It offers a discipleship-centered program complemented by vocational training, spiritual mentorship, life skills development and outreach activities.
I saw that reviewers praised its transformative outcomes and close-knit community. Some note concerns around costs, privacy, and scope of professional counseling.
What will I Get?
They offer a long-term and in-person residential program for adult men via faith-based recovery and discipleship. Alongside spiritual growth through biblical studies and mentorship, students engage in vocational training, life-skills development and outreach such as youth prevention and street evangelism. Clinical or outpatient services aren’t part of the primary program.
The facility serves men aged 18 and older who are struggling with substance use—specifically drug and alcohol addiction. It is religious in nature, so people seeking faith-based recovery with spiritual mentoring will find it especially aligned with their needs. If you want a secular or clinical model, this may not match your expectations.
Where is Renton?*
Their Seattle Metro Campus lies about 20 miles southeast of downtown Seattle in a suburban to rural area. The setting provides a quieter, community-style environment still close enough to access urban resources for families or support networks.
How Do I Start?
Adult and Teen Challenge Renton does not accept insurance for its primary program. It’s a nonprofit and is funded through student fees, ministry/donations and other charitable support. I think prospective students should inquire directly about the expected fee structure and whether financial assistance from ministry or scholarship sources is available.
To begin the admissions process, you would contact the Renton campus for an initial assessment, discussing your history of substance use, spiritual goals, and readiness for a long-term residential commitment. Since spaces are limited—around 20 students—it’s wise to reach out early to verify availability and get clarity on expectations, structure and what daily life involves.



