Ozarks Teen Challenge has recently been blessed by the ministry of several local pastors who are investing in the discipleship of our troubled teens. Pastors from Emmaus Church in Springfield, MO and Lifesong Church in Reed Springs, MO have committed to sharing devotional sermons with our guys on a monthly basis each Friday afternoon. These devotional … Read more
In recent years, the types of calls that centers like Ozarks Teen Challenge receive has been shifting. Are we still getting calls about drug and alcohol addiction? Yes, but a new drug has entered the arena. And this new drug is as addictive as any other, is destroying the fabric of our ability to relate … Read more
Grief and teen substance abuse are oftentimes co-occuring conditions. There are many reasons for this and we will explore some of them, but let’s take a moment to think back to when you were a teenager: emotions fluctuating moment to moment, hormones raging, that feeling of invincibility, living for the moment & the approval of … Read more
There is not a defined set of life skills that is determined to be the most effective for every person. The environment, coping methods, and regimen of one person, may not work for another. With that in mind, we hope to show our teens how to create and sustain a better quality of life by learning … Read more
Wilderness therapy is an integral part of the rehabilitation for at-risk youth that suffer from a variety of emotional and behavioral issues. Adolescence can be a very confusing time; and as the transition from childhood to adulthood progresses, so does the search for their identity. They seek to strengthen their own family, school, and peer … Read more
Parent: “I just enrolled Max in a rehabilitation program.” Friend: “I had no idea he had an alcohol or drug problem?” Parent: “He doesn’t…” The words this parent hesitates to say, do not come easily. How do you tell someone that your son has a sexual addiction? How do you admit that you fear that he … Read more
How do you take young men who are battling addiction and show them that they can rise above their circumstances? How do you prove that they are worth the fight; that you are willing to stand beside them? The answer is simple. You give them a seemingly impossible task, put them on a team together … Read more
If you were to ask the average teen who is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse what their plans are for the future, what would you expect to hear? At best, you might be confronted with a blank stare. At worst and more likely, you might hear an inappropriate or sarcastic comment. But if you were … Read more
The 2007 movie, “300” depicts a version of the Battle of the pass of Thermopylae, in which 300 Spartans stand their ground for 3 days against the entire Persian army. Their brave sacrifices serve to protect and inspire their countrymen enabling them to later rally, defeating the Persians, despite overwhelming odds. These Spartan soldiers were … Read more
Ozarks Teen Challenge provides at-risk teen boys ages 13-17 who have struggled with substance use disorder and other life-controlling issues with a 15-month comprehensive, holistic, Christ-centered residential program that is focused on their personal, social, academic, physical, and spiritual growth. Students journey through our five-phase comprehensive program that provides them with individual counseling and mentorship, a customized academic track, leadership training, life skills training, community service opportunities, physical fitness training, and outdoor skills development.
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