The Specifics…

 Teen Challenge is a Christian ministry to help people with life-controlling problems such as, but not limited to, alcohol and drug abuse. The program is based on  Four Basic Principles. Teen Challenge has over 200 centers in the United States and 1,000 centers world-wide.

This site has specific information about Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland, Inc.

We have a residential program for men. Our Basic Induction Program is located on a 12-acre rustic campus in Perry, Ohio about 35 miles east of downtown Cleveland. (Google Maps)

Cost: The entrance cost is $500.00 $300.00 — Induction Fee at time of entry.

We can accommodate up to 45 men ages 18 and over. In our program we seek to teach men the basic skills necessary to lead a victorious Christian life free from addiction, free to serve the living God.

Our long-term residential program is divided into two phases:

1.) The Basic Induction Phase, at Perry, Ohio, which normally lasts from 4 to 6 months.

2.) The Advanced Training Phase, at Adult & Teen Challenge Mid-America, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (for 8 months). In order to be considered a graduate of Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland, a student (resident) must complete both the Basic Induction Phase and the Advanced Training Phase.

The Basic Induction Phase Consists of:

  • 3 Meals a Day, Weekly Laundry, Blessing Room

  • 13 Church & Chapel Services per Week

  • Daily Devotional in the Gospel of Jesus Christ According to St. John

  • Group Studies for New Life (National Teen Challenge Curriculum)

  • Personalized Studies For New Life: (National Teen Challenge Curriculum)
    4 Contracts [Scripture Memorization, Character Qualities, Individual Bible Studies, Bible Reading Notes, Sermon Notes, Book Reports]

  • Personalized Biblical counseling

  • 3 and 1/2 Hours Daily Work Detail

  • Choir ministry

  • Current residential capacity: 45 students

  • Contact our center for more information

  • Phone: 440-259-3333 

  • E-Mail: teenchallenge@yahoo.com

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PLEASE NOTE: If you call or e-mail us about getting someone admitted into the program please give us an address to which we can mail an Induction Packet, which contains:
1) A brief descriptive brochure,
2) A student handbook: the rules and basic schedule of the program,
3) An application which needs to be completely filled out by the prospective student, and
4) A brief covering letter.

If you are trying to get either yourself or someone you know into our residential program AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, please CALL US at (440) 259-3333 preferably between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. WE ACCEPT APPLICANTS FROM OUT OF STATE, SO IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW WANTS TO GET COMPLETELY AWAY FROM "THE OLD STOMPING GROUNDS", GIVE US A CALL! We DO currently have open beds.

The Program:

  • I. SPIRITUAL TRAINING

    Spiritual, mental and emotional wholeness is encouraged through:

    – Bible Study: Utilizing the National Teen Challenge® Curriculum. Fourteen one-week-long Group Study for New Life Classes in which a student will receive instruction, memorize Scripture, do class work and take a test, and the multi-faceted Personalized Studies for New Life.

    – Thirteen Church and Chapel services per week

    – Personal Devotions

    – Individual counseling, with an emphasis on:

           Breaking sinful habits through obedience to God

           Receiving and exercising forgiveness

           Being responsible and accountable

           Accepting and respecting authority

           Developing a healthy self-image

           Learning to manage conflict

           Restoring broken relationships

           Applying Biblical principles to daily life

           We seek to provide practical, useful and meaningful application of the Scriptures to each student’s personal needs.

          "But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." James 1:22

    II. VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    The development of a healthy work ethic is encouraged by providing the student with "hands-on" experience in such areas as:

    •Yardwork •Gardening •Maintenance

    •Food Preparation •Light Construction •Janitorial work

    Students are required to work 3½ or more hours each day during the week. They may have additional duties on the weekend.

    III. PHYSICAL EXERCISE

    Group recreational activities such as softball, basketball, football, swimming (in the summer), ping-pong or pool, and picnics (in the summer) help the students to understand the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. Individual activities such as jogging and weight-lifting are also available.

    IV. DISCIPLINED ENVIRONMENT

    With a full schedule of supervised activities in the context of a controlled environment the student is provided with the structure and discipline which encourage constructive change.

What Former Students Have Said...

     "After detoxing from drugs, I felt the full impact of the void and emptiness of my life. At Teen Challenge I surrendered my life, my all, to Jesus, and the Holy Spirit filled the void. Now my life has direction, a purpose.... I put all my trust in God now. He is my everlasting strength."

     "I was one of the first to go into the Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland program. God delivered me from a living death and raised me up in Christ Jesus to a new life. Teen Challenge was the incubator I needed in my drastic case."     

     "After fifteen years of drug abuse I was confused and in despair. At Teen Challenge God ... has taken my broken life and put it back together.... He has brought me out of darkness and given me new life. I thank God for this ministry, for without it I may have been destroyed."

How Teen Challenge is Supported

Teen Challenge of Greater Cleveland, Inc. is a non-profit, private enterprise that is financed by free-will contributions from individuals, churches, trusts, foundations and corporations which share the belief that effective human life is only possible as it is strengthened and supported spiritually.

All Gifts Are Tax Deductible

Questions? Please contact us!