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Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys
Oakland, CA

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys

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Program length
30 days
Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Founded
1973
Occupancy
31-50 beds

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch offers a holistic and Christ-centered residential program for boys aged 14-17, designed to address a wide range of challenges. Combining trauma-informed care, professional therapy, academic support, and outdoor adventure, the program focuses on helping at-risk boys overcome issues such as trauma, adoption-related struggles, negative peer influences, physical abuse, and addictions to substances, gaming, or pornography. With a commitment to mental wellness, behavioral growth, and academic success, the program prepares young men for a positive and hopeful future. At Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch, family is central to the healing journey. Every 8 weeks, Family Reconnect Day combines meaningful visitation with intensive therapy, while weekly virtual check-ins keep everyone aligned and engaged. With 24/7 mentorship from a dedicated team and personalized care, each teen receives up to five individual therapy sessions weekly, plus group and addiction recovery services. Flexible stays, from 90 days to 9-10 months, ensure support is tailored to every boy's unique needs, fostering lasting transformation. A structured weekday schedule balances academics, therapy, and physical activities. Mornings begin with breakfast, devotions, and classes, followed by group sessions, life skills training, and evening chapel services. Weekends offer more relaxed recreation, church outings, and downtime. Adventure therapy activities, including hiking, rappelling, canoeing, and equine therapy, encourage active engagement and personal growth. Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch provides accredited, GED-tract, or personal-growth academic options tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. Their therapeutic classroom environment provides the flexibility for self-paced study supported by one-on-one tutoring with certified teachers, helping teens learn and build skills for the future. Set on a serene 31-acre campus in the Ozark Mountains, the center provides a safe and supportive environment. Boys enjoy private bedrooms equipped with a bed, desk, and window, alongside shared bathrooms designed for privacy. Dorms feature common areas with ping pong tables, kitchenettes, sofas, and TVs. The campus boasts extensive amenities, including: Recreational Facilities: CrossFit gym, indoor basketball court, game room, and outdoor adventure areas. Equestrian Center: A newly built space for equine-assisted therapy.Dining & Health: On-site chef, full cafeteria, and 24/7 nurse availability for medication management.Outdoor Spaces: Fire pits, hammocks, picnic tables, and serene natural surroundings.

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Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch for Boys
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Services & programs

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Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults Adults
Sex Accepted
Male
Language Services
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted

Contact information

Address

2221 90th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94603

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