Mission Statement
The mission of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge (MnTC) is to assist men, women and teens in gaining freedom from chemical addictions and other life-controlling problems by addressing their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2023, Minnesota Adult and teen Challenge (MnTC) provided food, shelter, medical care, and life-saving addiction treatment and recovery programming to more individuals than ever before - 3,565 clients. Of the total number of clients served, 2,059 were served through the Short-Term licensed 30 to 90-day program, 1,059 were served through the Long-Term 12+ month program, 378 were served through the Outpatient program, and 69 clients were served at Lakeside Academy for boys ages 14 to 18 years old.
Since graduating from MnTC's Long-Term program, 80% of graduates reported sobriety, 80% reported that their relationships with family members have improved, and 78% were working full-time and/or enrolled in school.
Current Goals
The overarching goal this year is to provide hope, healing, and spiritual growth to 3,700 people struggling with life controlling problems. This will be accomplished by; 1) launching Rockbridge Residential treatment center, accommodating people with commercial insurance, 2) opening the new 74-bed Alexandria Men’s campus, 3) transitioning Wellcome Manor Family Services, a facility serving women with children onsite, under MnTC ownership, 4) growing and maturing the Brainerd women’s center, 5) centralizing the admissions process across all campuses, 6) implementing new tracking databases, 7) standardizing Recovery Coach training and evaluation, and 8) growing the spiritual vitality of staff and clients.
Community or Constituency Served
Men, women, and teens struggling with addiction.
Geographic Area Served
We primarily serve the entire state of Minnesota, although some clients come from around the country.
