Teen Challenge Training Center

220 Challenge Lane
Cheswick, PA 15024

Teen Challenge Training Center PA 15024

About Teen Challenge Training Center

Teen Challenge Training Center, located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, as well as residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery. Additional levels of care offered include 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Teen Challenge Training Center include gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men.

For recreation, patients can unwind in the rec room after a lengthy day of therapy and continue education during recovery with day school.

Teen Challenge Training Center has received accreditations from CARF.

Latest Reviews

R Zim11
8 months ago on Google
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I went to this facility about 10 years ago. I do not believe in the ideology of teen challenge. As a Christian, pursuing Christ is a personal decision that everyone has to make for themselves. I do not believe forcing someone to sit through 4-6 hours a day of bible doctrine classes is going to benefit an individual that does not want to be there at all. Teen challenge would argue no one is being forced to be there but for the majority of people there its court mandated so its prision or teen challenge. I agree that God can heal anything including addiction but this facility does nothing to treat the underlying issues of addiction on a scientific level AT ALL. I was miserable the majority of the time I spent here until I transferred to a Veterans facility. It is human nature to reject anything that it is being force fed down your throat regardless of what those views are. I remeber specific times where staff would listen outside your door at night for any "inappropriate language" , that would result in you have to write hours upon hours of bible verses the next day.Also, I disagreed with a majority of the doctrine interpretations that were being tought by staff to other members that were receiving treatment. The main issue I had was a calvanistic approach to Christianity that I do not believe is sound doctrine. If you are looking at treatment for addiction as a Christian I would highly recommend getting support from your local church or pastor, not teen challenge.
Response from the owner6 months ago
We appreciate your sentiments and understand your position. We have, since you have attended add evidence-based treatment concurrently while students are in our long term program. Now our students benefit from both a Christ-focused approach and added clinical services to build their recovery foundation.
Scott Yazzani
2 years ago on Google
4
Great place to get you clean and sober and on the right track to have a relationship with God.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you so much Scott!
john johnson
2 years ago on Google
5
This place helped me get saved and sober wow what a great place learning the word everyday it s a blast my counselor was great at teaching the word nothing but honest people pastor Dave Lewis was awesome at teaching the word aswell great experience learned a lot thank you
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you John, it's so great to hear :)

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Teen Challenge Training Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Their short term program is a state license drug and alcohol rehabilitation program. Those that are in their short term program can expect a clinically based program with multiple group sessions daily and individual counseling sessions 1 to 2 times per week, this also includes family therapy. With over 50 years of successful operation the long term faith-based program contines it’s tradition of bringing wholeness to the hopeless. An adapted version of the 12-step program is complemented by Bible study, and community service.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Fear of withdrawal keeps many people locked in the vicious cycle of active substance use. Many people want to stop using, but simply don’t know how to deal with the physical withdrawal caused by drugs like heroin, prescription painkillers, benzos, and alcohol. Their comprehensive detoxification process provides patients with the environment of care needed to successfully transition from withdrawal to stabilization and holistic well-being.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

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 Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

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

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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.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

The student and family enrichment department is designed to develop partnerships that promote successful recovery for their students and healthy lives for their families. You are not the cause of your loved ones addiction, you cannot control it and you cannot cure it but you can be empowered by support, education and communication.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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220 Challenge Lane
Cheswick, PA 15024

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R Zim11
8 months ago
1

I went to this facility about 10 years ago. I do not believe in the ideology of teen challenge. As a Christian, pursuing Christ is a personal decision that everyone has to make for themselves. I do not believe forcing someone to sit through 4-6 hours a day of bible doctrine classes is going to benefit an individual that does not want to be there at all. Teen challenge would argue no one is being forced to be there but for the majority of people there its court mandated so its prision or teen challenge. I agree that God can heal anything including addiction but this facility does nothing to treat the underlying issues of addiction on a scientific level AT ALL. I was miserable the majority of the time I spent here until I transferred to a Veterans facility. It is human nature to reject anything that it is being force fed down your throat regardless of what those views are. I remeber specific times where staff would listen outside your door at night for any "inappropriate language" , that would result in you have to write hours upon hours of bible verses the next day.Also, I disagreed with a majority of the doctrine interpretations that were being tought by staff to other members that were receiving treatment. The main issue I had was a calvanistic approach to Christianity that I do not believe is sound doctrine. If you are looking at treatment for addiction as a Christian I would highly recommend getting support from your local church or pastor, not teen challenge.

Response from the owner7 months ago
We appreciate your sentiments and understand your position. We have, since you have attended add evidence-based treatment concurrently while students are in our long term program. Now our students benefit from both a Christ-focused approach and added clinical services to build their recovery foundation.
Scott Yazzani
2 years ago
4

Great place to get you clean and sober and on the right track to have a relationship with God.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you so much Scott!
john johnson
2 years ago
5

This place helped me get saved and sober wow what a great place learning the word everyday it s a blast my counselor was great at teaching the word nothing but honest people pastor Dave Lewis was awesome at teaching the word aswell great experience learned a lot thank you

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you John, it's so great to hear :)
David Karvan
2 years ago
1

This place is a joke there is no such thing as rehab at this place they do not recognize alcohol or drug addiction they do nothing but Bible study they do not do any AA or NA recovery we sit in classes and study Bible all day this is not a recovery mission it s not even a mission they mess up your medication they don t order it in time five weeks without Prozac for weeks without blood pressure and blood clot medicine they don t have anybody certified to pass out meds they were a joke the law to step in and shut this place down this is the one inCheswick PA they could kill somebody by the way they distribute medicine to patients or not even patients the clients there pass out the medicine no certified medical board no one certified medically is there there is a joke someone died there more people could get this problem fixed

Response from the owner2 years ago
We are deeply sorry that you had a negative experience. We are committed to providing quality care for everyone who comes through our doors. Thanks for your feedback.
Melissa Drye
5 years ago
5

Adult and Teen Challenge is a great program with strong discipline and is long term faith based. I would recommend this program to anyone struggling with addiction. There are many 30,60,90 programs out there and they are a great stepping stones but really believe long term helps the student find the root to the issues that may cause their struggles. I love the fact that they have a restoration program for those who need to come back if still struggling. The newest addition to the program of the 50 year history of Adult and Teen Challenge is a Detox and 30 day program which are greatly needed with the national opioid problems. The Hope of the Adult and Teen Challenge program is that those in the 30 day program will decide to stay for the long term a Faith based program.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Melissa :)
Pineapple Pizza Rock
5 years ago
5

Teen Challenge is a great and powerful ministry where lives are changed for the better!!! It's a place full of love and compassion with a staff that cares deeply for its clients. Teen Challenge offers a personal level of care that you just don't get in other rehabs. If you're struggling with addiction and need to be in a safe, understanding, and helpful environment, this just might be the place for you!!!

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you so much for the review!
Nicole Berkebile
5 years ago
1

This should not appear in google searches for doctors, hospitals nor mental health care.

Response from the owner5 years ago
Good evening. Our facility is not listed on our google my business profile as a doctor, hospital or mental healthcare facility, instead we are simply listed as a drug rehabilitation and drug treatment facility, as we are a state licensed treatment facility. If you have any further questions or concerns please don t hesitate to contact us. Thanks.
Jace Fink
5 years ago
5

When I went to teen challenge, I fought it all the way at first. When I arrived I was greeted with the nicest , caring, staff that made me feel welcome, warm and comfortable. During my stay at TC I learned alot about myself and how to deal with life head on. I was able to learn about God and work on my relationship with God. Everyone at TC between the staff and the clients have touched my life in away I just can't explain I would reccomend teen challenge to anyone who is struggling and is ready to surrender. None of us r alone in this journey. God bless you and I wish y'all the best... # GOD US GREAT!!!!

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Jace! God is great!
Sheryl Skemp
5 years ago
5

Teen Challenge has been instrumental in changing my son's life and many others that have struggled for years with addiction. The most important element to me personally is that he was taught the life saving gospel of Jesus Christ. I grew up knowing of Teen Challenge and am grateful that it was a life changer in my child's life. I can happily say that I now work for them and can see God move in the lives of many. The staff has genuine concern of helping these men walk in freedom. It's a place where compassion and love is shown instead of judgement.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Sheryl! I'm so happy to hear your son is doing well :)
Michael Phillips
5 years ago
5

This program has forever changed my life. This is a place that teaches you the truth from God s word and relates it all back to recovery from drug addiction. I have gained so many different skills here to cope with negative emotions, and with my own personal struggles. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Michael! What a beautiful experience.
Justin
5 years ago
5

Adult & Teen Challenge of Western PA was where I first heard the gospel and had my life transformed. A lot of the staff has personal experience with addiction from the Director down where I felt they really understood my struggles because they have been through the same experience first hand. I appreciate all that is being done at Teen Challenge.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Justin! It is amazing how God's word can transform lives.
Matt David
5 years ago
5

I came to Adult & Teen Challenge in 2014 and without a doubt would be dead or in jail trapped in the holds of addiction if it wasn't for Adult and Teen Challenge.. But God.. I have been a staff member with Western PAATC since 2016 and am now an addictions Counselor for our short term program. Helping others. Happily Married!. CLEAN! It's because of this program. This is my testimony and it can be yours too. Please call

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you Matt! So happy you found God and your journey to recovery.
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