About Us

Adult and Teen Challenge Arkansas is an addiction treatment center which 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!"
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- Stephan DeLorenzo, CEO

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