TESTIMONIALS

Dean’s Story

My story with Teen Challenge SA began back in August 2013, when I went on a road trip to Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide with my wife and two daughters. Little did I know that this was the beginning of a God journey that would take my family, who had only ever known the Gold Coast…

Sarah’s Story

I was raised in a Catholic home as a farmers daughter in Southern Rhodesia, which is now known as Zimbabwe. At the age of eleven I was sent to a convent boarding school about an 8 hour drive from our small town as there were no high schools there at the time. I loved God…

Kim’s Story

Please note that we no longer have a women’s program. My last chance with the disease of alcoholism Kim started the Living Free program in December of 2012 and completed the year with nine months of re-entry. Read about Kim’s story and her experience with alcoholism: I was blessed growing up. I have two older…

Kieran’s Story

I first heard about Teen Challenge 5 years ago, but I did not really care too much about my lifestyle at that point, so I took no interest. At the age of 10 my mum could not handle me anymore so she dropped me off at my Dads house. I felt like my Dad only…

Eddy’s Story

My life a few years ago could have been described as angry and aimless. I was lacking fulfilment and it seemed that no matter what direction I took, I was not finding it. I grew up in church going every Sunday with Mum and my brother, out of obligation. It was a ritual that I…

Elise’s Story

Growing up in a traditional church, TC Chapel was unlike any church I had ever been to. When my own family was falling apart, Teen Challenge represented a family and a support network. It was a place where many people were not afraid to let their real selves show. It was this acceptance to be…

Amber’s Story

Please note that we no longer have a women’s rehab program. My life was filled with drugs, alcohol and relationships. I had no stability and was always looking to escape reality. I often found myself pushing away those that were close to me, and as a result people and jobs would come and go. I…