Experience person-centered treatment in a healing environment

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


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.

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