Located in central Bend near Pilot Butte, the Adult and Teen Challenge Central Oregon Men’s Campus offers a Christ-centered treatment curriculum for men with substance use concerns. Founded by David Wilkerson in 1960, there are now nearly 250 Adult and Teen Challenge centers in the United States and over 1,000 in 95 countries across the globe. Pacific Northwest Adult and Teen Challenge programs charge a fee of $500 at the time of intake, with no monthly cost through the remainder of the program. Central Oregon Men’s Campus is a one year program and has a capacity of 20 men. Clients traveling via car to the center enjoy easy access to Highway 97 and Highway 20. Bus line 1 also stops at 3rd Street at Dekalb Avenue for those traveling via public transportation.
The Adult and Teen challenge Bible-based curriculum focuses on three main goals of recovery from brokenness associated with substance use, reconciliation with Jesus Christ and others, and transformation through the foundation of Jesus Christ. Throughout the program, individuals will attend sermons and participate in Bible studies, prayer, spiritual retreats, and vocational training. Life Renewal clinical counseling offers behavioral health support combining CBT, DBT, and relapse prevention strategies from a Christian perspective. Adult and Teen Challenge does not employ medical staff, so participants must have completed detox prior to admission to the program. To help focus on recovery, contact is limited to immediate family and electronic devices are not allowed. With the goal of helping participants achieve recovery from all substance use, smoking is not allowed.
This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.
