Break Free From Addiction.
Reclaim Your Life.

Experience person-centered treatment in a healing environment

About Us

Adult & Teen Challenge Arkansas offers holistic addiction recovery through medical care, counseling, and long-term discipleship. Our programs focus on healing the whole person - physical, mental, and spiritual, through inpatient and outpatient care, relapse-prevention support, long-term discipleship and aftercare.

Our History

ATCAR is part of the long-standing Adult & Teen Challenge network, founded in 1958 by Rev. David Wilkerson and now operating 170+ faith-based recovery centers nationwide. The classic book of The Cross and the Switchblade narrates the beginnings of Adult & Teen Challenge. Since 1969, Adult & Teen Challenge of Arkansas has offered residential, faith-based help for men and women battling addiction and other life-controlling struggles.

Our Leadership

"Many people struggle with drug and alcohol addiction that leads them to feeling hopeless and alone. We guide people into finding freedom from addiction that leads to reconnecting with family and gaining hope for living a life with joy again!"

- Stephan DeLorenzo, CEO

Type of Service

Residential Treatment Center

Intensive in-patient care for mental health and substance use, providing a safe setting with counseling, medication management, and discipleship to build essential recovery skills.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Structured day-level care for those needing more than outpatient therapy, focusing on stabilization in a supportive clinical setting and preparing for transition to aftercare.

Intensive Outpatient Program

A step below inpatient care, offering support and relapse-prevention while allowing participants to maintain daily responsibilities and continue structured treatment.

Aftercare Program

A 24-month mentorship program with monthly check-ins, continued discipleship, and referrals to support long-term sobriety, reinforce recovery skills, and help individuals maintain stability.

Insurance Plans Accepted

Do you not have insurance for treatment, We can help you one!

What you can expect

For over 50 years, Arkansas families have trusted our program to provide care for their loved one’s needs. We now offer comprehensive medical and psychiatric treatment for clients.

24/7 medical supervision with licensed healthcare professionals
Full psychiatric care for co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions
Evidence-based treatment in a structured residential environment
Insurance billing accepted - Most Arkansas plans covered
Long-term discipleship
Free transportation to our facility statewide

You are not alone, Recovery is possible

Flowers Story

See how faith and guidance transformed Ben’s life from brokenness to restored for life.

Gray Story

Hope, forgiveness, and faith - the journey of a family made whole again through God’s grace.

Parker Story

A testimony of transformation and gratitude as a father witnesses God’s redemptive power at work in his son’s life.

Baldwin Story

A powerful story of transformation through faith, as Baldwin overcomes addiction and finds new life and purpose.

How it works

Step 1

Call us or
Fill a form of contact us

Step 2

Verify your insurance coverage immediately

Step 3

Complete pre-screen phone call and receive admissions acceptance

Step 4

Transportation from anywhere in Arkansas