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An Introduction and Overview of Behavioral Therapy At Ozarks Teen Challenge, we believe in many things but two things in particular. First, through Christ, all things are possible. Second, our children, no matter what they’ve done, are worth our love, affection, and effort. With these two beliefs, we work to provide an environment in which … Read more

Boarding School with Rehab Treatment Benefits Traditional inpatient and outpatient rehab care come with many pros and cons, but we’d like to think our Christian boarding school with rehab treatment is something entirely different. Our faith-based approach to healing separates us from other inpatient drug treatment programs for youth because the recovery is established in … Read more

Behavioral Therapy Myths Debunked When it comes to behavioral therapy, there are many myths, facts and speculative conversations that surround the topic. If you’re just starting your research into reputable Christian boarding schools with drug rehab, it is wise to learn everything you can about a given institution’s methods and beliefs — especially if you … Read more

Staying in Touch as Your Son Completes Drug Treatment “How often will I see my son?” “Will we get to talk to him?” “Do I get weekly updates from him?” If you are considering enrolling your son in a drug treatment program with Ozarks Teen Challenge and you’ve found yourself asking these questions, you are … Read more

Donations to Ozarks Teen Challenge At Ozarks Teen Challenge, our mission is simple: transform the lives of those struggling with addiction through the power and grace that comes with a relationship with Jesus Christ. While our mission and outreach is full of many unique challenges, a lack of support is thankfully not one of them. … Read more

Working on Yourself When Your Kid is in Teen Rehab Sending your teenage son to a teen rehab program with Ozarks Teen Challenge is a decision your family made for a number of different reasons. The main purpose of placing your child into teen rehab should be to help them with their addiction recovery and … Read more

Defiant Teen Advice from Ozarks Teen Challenge As a parent of a teenage boy, you have one of the toughest jobs in the world. Some days, it can be a struggle to communicate with your son at all without fighting. Constant acts of defiance may leave you at your wits’ end more often than you … Read more

Advice from Ozarks Teen Challenge: Truancy Parenting teens can be complicated. Sometimes it can be difficult to know how and when to discuss issues that you’ve noticed with your teen in a constructive and productive manner. A well-intentioned talk about continually missing school may turn into a screaming match at the drop of a hat. … Read more

Youth Programs Benefits for Self-Esteem A healthy self-esteem is instrumental throughout a person’s life. Self-esteem gives you the confidence to make good decisions, stand up for what you believe in, and be the best version of yourself you can be. For teenagers, a healthy self-esteem can be difficult to maintain. A teen’s life goes through … Read more