Teenchallenge was an amazing place they allowed me to flourish and fail and spread my wings in the name of the Lord and become what I am today and may they save and bless many more people I was in the center 30 years ago
About Western Michigan Adult and Teen Challenge
Western Michigan Adult and Teen Challenge is a faith based organization located in Muskegon, Michigan. This is a recovery center that supports men and women who are working through drug and alcohol addiction.
Care is offered in a residential treatment program that can last anywhere from 12 to 13 months. You’ll find that the programming here is deeply rooted in Christian beliefs, and spiritual guidance is relied on heavily to help you work through the struggles you’re facing. You’ll still find traditional addiction services like counseling and community building here to help you learn how to undo the negative habits you’ve developed because of your substance use.
You don’t need insurance to seek care here, and you won’t be turned away because of an inability to pay.
Gender Separated Care with Unique Therapies
The programming here is gender separated so there are separate programs for men and women. This allows you to work through the recovery program in a way that lets you feel safe, supported, and not judged. Although there are gender specific programs, men and women will still work through the same major core programming.
Programming includes health and wellness training, spiritual development classes, and a work duty program. There are also holistic therapies like music programming. You’ll also get to enjoy regularly scheduled outings and social activities as well. This allows you to experience how to have healthy leisure time.
Both the men’s and women’s quarters offer a comfortable, home like feel, allowing you to feel at ease as you work through the program.
Faith Based Support
You’ll find that this program is heavily rooted in recovery through faith and spiritual support. There is fellowship, Christian living classes, and mentoring with pastors who will help you learn how to lean on your faith during times of difficulty.
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Latest Reviews
As a former student, this program changed my life. Through discipline structure and relationship with God my life is back on track. The staff truly cares for you, your recovery, and most of all your journey going forward with your relationship with God. I highly recommend this to anyone who struggling with addiction and is serious about changing their life. Praise God!
Response from the owner4 days ago
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are truly humbled to see how God has worked in your life through Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge. Your commitment to discipline, structure, and a deepened relationship with Christ is an inspiration to others on this journey. We pray that you continue to walk in freedom, purpose, and transformation. Praise God for the work He has done and will continue to do in your life! Your story is a testament to His faithfulness. Bill Grams
Reviewed on 01/18/2025
Teenchallenge was an amazing place they allowed me to flourish and fail and spread my wings in the name of the Lord and become what I am today and may they save and bless many more people I was in the center 30 years ago
I spent 2.5 months at Teen Challenge in 2020.If you have a drug problem, the only benefit that this place will give you is a place away from the streets, a warm bed and structure. However, none of these things will actually fix the root cause of your drug or alcohol problem (stress, life circumstances, unresolved trauma).At worst, if you are a weak person, you'll be sucked into a extremist cult where the church takes the place of God, where the church is all that matters (and by extension, the pastors/leaders) and that any action that even begins to go against the church will be cause for excommunication.Everything that everyone has said here about unqualified leaders, the denial of medication, and replacing real therapy with "Jesus will heal you" rhetoric is absolutely true.Each week I was in Teen Challenge, we saw ~4 men come into the program. Each month, they had ~2 graduations. That makes for an 11.5% success rate. And if we assume that half of graduates slip back into drugs, then this program maybe has a 5-6% success rate, a far cry from the 80% that they try to pawn off to people without critical thinking skills.I personally witnessed:- staff members partaking in drug use- schizophrenic individuals allegedly having demons cast out of them within a few days of coming into the program (and then leaving the program the next day)- pastors directly berating who didn't respond to an alter call- staff members stealing donated food- program students being used as unpaid labor for home renovation / vehicle maintenance projects of the pastors- pastors claiming to have direct revelation from God- program kick out a student who was 10 months into the program (and on felony probation) over a coarse joke, straight onto the streets- students given a 4 hour work task of picking up sticks in the woods and placing them in pilesI highly suggest staying away.
Response from the owner4 days ago
We re sorry that your experience at Western Michigan Adult & Teen Challenge did not meet your expectations. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered path to healing and transformation for men and women struggling with life-controlling issues. We understand that not every program is the right fit for every individual, and we respect your perspective. While we take any concerns seriously, we stand by our commitment to integrity, accountability, and the discipleship-based approach that has helped so many find lasting freedom in Christ. Our goal is to provide a structured environment where individuals can rebuild their lives through faith, discipline, and community. We pray that you continue to find healing and hope in your journey. If you d like to discuss your experience further, we welcome a conversation offline. 
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Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Michigan provides personalized treatment to help individuals break this cycle and regain control of their lives. Treatment methods are used in various levels of care, including inpatient rehab, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient treatment.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
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The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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(231) 798-7927 
440 East Pontaluna Road
Muskegon MI, 49444
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