Your Path to Recovery
Hope-Focused
Residential Recovery Program
Program
Overview
Adult & Teen Challenge of Dallas is a Christ-centered, long-term residential program for adult men seeking freedom from addiction and other life-controlling issues. The program combines daily spiritual formation, education, work experience, and Christian community to help students build a new, Christ-honoring way of life.
Daily Life
& Spiritual Growth
Students follow a structured daily schedule, typically beginning around 6:00 a.m. and ending by 10:00–10:30 p.m. A typical day includes personal devotions, Bible reading, chapels, and discipleship classes that address everyday life issues from a biblical perspective. Secondary education toward a GED is available for those who need it, and every student participates in a ministry choir that regularly ministers in local churches.
Structure,
Discipline, &
Community
The program environment is designed to build personal discipline, responsibility, and accountability. Students engage in group and personal study, community service work projects, and share three healthy meals each day. Over time, these routines help students develop consistent habits and character traits that support long-term recovery.
Phases of
the Program
In the early phase (Induction), students spend about 3–4 months in foundational character development through Teen Challenge curriculum, Group Studies for New Christians, chapels, counseling, and hands-on ministry. Later phases move into deeper Bible study, practical Christian living, and understanding the believer’s role in church and community. A ReEntry phase provides temporary housing, counseling, employment assistance, and support in connecting with a strong local church.
Life After
Graduation
Upon graduation, students are encouraged to pursue education, ministry, and vocational opportunities discovered during the program. Many have learned a skill or trade and step into meaningful employment. Ongoing involvement in a local church and aftercare support are emphasized as critical to continued growth, especially for those coming out of addiction.
Admissions: How to Get Started
STEP 1
GETTING
STARTED
Call 214-824-6181
to schedule a
face-to-face interview and explore whether the long-term program is the right fit.
STEP 2
APPLICATION
Complete the application and all entrance requirements in the packet; call if you need help with any part.
STEP 3
BLOOD TESTS
After deciding you definitely want to come, obtain blood tests (Basic STD Panel, HIV, Hepatitis A/B/C, TB), sign medical releases at the clinic, and email results before entering.
STEP 4
ENTRANCE
Once everything is complete, call within 24 hours of your readiness to schedule your intake date and time.
WHAT TO BRING
- About 7 days of clothing suitable for work and class
- Twin-size sheets, blanket, and pillow
- Bible, notebook, and pens
- Personal hygiene items (soap, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, razors, deodorant; alcohol-free mouthwash only; no cologne)
- Towels and washcloths
- Laundry detergent
- Stamps for mailing letters to family
WHAT NOT TO BRING
For safety and focus, the following are not allowed:
- Cell phones or any electronics (including headphones)
- Any nicotine products, including vapes
- Clothing that promotes nicotine, alcohol, or other worldly lifestyles
- Earrings or body piercings
- Mood-altering medications (call for clarification if needed)
If you or someone you love is ready for real change, call 214-824-6181 to begin the journey.