Teen Challenge is a Christian based organisation which started caring for troubled youth in New York City in 1958 by David Wilkerson Author of "The Cross and the Switchblade". The program now has over 440 Teen Challenge Centres in 81 different countries worldwide.

• Watch George W Bush's Endorsement of Teen Challenge
• Watch the Teen Challenge New Zealand Promotional Video

Teen Challenge strives to help the 'whole person', not just the substance abuse. The Teen Challenge approach is to teach a whole new way of living by addressing family relationships, work attitudes, self image, peer pressure, temptation, community relationships and a variety of other life skills.

With a documented success rate of 86% of those who complete the program, Teen Challenge is regarded as one of the most successful drug rehabilitation programs in the world.

Learn more about Teen Challenge NZ
What to expect from a Teen Challenge experience
Find out about Teen Challenge NZ partnership opportunities

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