Ozarks Teen Challenge

Welcome to Ozarks Teen Challenge Boys Academy. Our campus resides on 200 acres of rolling hills in the Ozarks. Here you will find much more than a juvenile rehabilitation program, program for troubled teens or teen addiction therapy center. Troubled teen and addiction rehabilitation involves restoration to an original state. We at Teen Challenge believe that God has a greater plan for your family. He intends to transform your son into the young man that he was created to be. Please browse the pages of this site with assurance that there is help for your troubled teen.  Our hope is that this simple assurance will change your outlook from one of pain and despair to HOPE, and that you’ll consider our program as an agent of blessing to your family.  Talk to our Admission Coordinator today and see how we can help your family. Also, take a look at the testimonies below to see How We Measure Success. Our mission is to facilitate life transformation through Christ-centered programs. Our faith-based Christian substance abuse programs work to develop teens mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our mission is to not only help troubled teens but to create young men who embody the living spirit of Christ through our core values. “I simply cannot say enough good about Ozarks Teen Challenge! My son completed their program and it is truly a life changing ministry that has an incredible staff. Many of the staff members have been there for years and several since the start of Ozarks Teen Challenge. It is not a one size fits all program as they know/learn of each boy individually and are able to work with them based on who they are, what their background is and experiences have been. They work tirelessly for the students and clearly do not clock in and out as if going to a “job.” I was impressed from the beginning to the end of my sons time in the program and I continue to be impressed as they remain involved and truly care about not only my son but all of the boys that they have worked with. The academic program they have is also impressive and I found it’s hard to find a facility such as this, that not only works on all the life controlling issues and loves these boys but also gets them up to speed academically and have many also graduating from high school as well. I am grateful for this ministry and staff and will always be!!!” “I had run out of options with my 16 year old son. After calling and researching almost every adolescent long term treatment program in and out of the country, I chose Ozarks Teen Challenge. This amazing place changed my sons life and mine! The team spoke love and life into him and gave him purpose. They gave him the tools he needed to overcome his bitterness, hate and addiction. They introduced him to the most amazing love…….Gods! They saved his life!!! I am forever grateful to OTC!!” “I had the opportunity to volunteer for one of the annual fund-raising 5k runs and saw firsthand how Ozarks Teen Challenge not only restores the lives of the young men enrolled in the program, but also how families are restored. I talked with a mother whose son was near graduation at Teen Challenge, and she couldn’t hold back the tears when explaining how this troubled and practically uncontrollable teenager turned his life around and has become a loving and caring son for which she had always hoped. Seeing this mother and son embrace after he had completed the race will be a memory I’ll never forget. I believe in the mission of Ozarks Teen Challenge and have been a financial supporter of this Christian organization for many years.” “Our teenager successfully completed the 15-month program. We couldn’t ask for a more caring staff. All staff are very personable. Our son needed the nurture and care that teen challenge provides. Our teen also needed the faith based environment that teen challenge provides. Our son was where he needed to be. Keep up the great work!!”

Billy Hintz
5 Star
A wonderful program. The staff love the kids and are for the kids. I am so thankful for them.
Friday 28th January 2022

Jennifer Lipski
5 Star
By the grace of God, we found OTC. While the attached photos represent joy and accomplishment, what isn't shown is the heartache and agony that also go hand-in-hand with the journey. Finding your family desperate to help one you love often leads to overwhelming confusion. Let me recommend: pick up the phone and call OTC. What you will experience on the other end is a group of people committed to serve the Lord and pour into your son, no matter where he is at. I will not take for granted those who, day after day, loved my son in the ways he needed most. As his 15-month program drew to an end, what remains is a strong brotherhood, across the map. Don't seek shortcuts. The only way out is through and His grace is sufficient to see you to the end.
Friday 28th January 2022

Hilda Utria
1 Star
In 2018 this school accepted and enrolled my son in there program. I paid transport to this place from NJ cost thousands only to have them .call me 3 days later stating my son was manipulative and wanted to leave. They then told me he could not stay? The reason I'm saying it now is to make parents aware that they will " REFER" your child to Agape Boarding School.which I found out in past year have lawsuits for child abuse, neglect..with no medical staff or trained counselors. No back ground checks on staff. The reviews of this place showed 4 to 5 stars but don't be fooled. You can't go by that when it comes to boarding schools meet the staff investigate and get your child diagnosed 1st to eliminate deep rooted issues and get them help locally you can visit
Wednesday 26th January 2022

The Dude
1 Star
Didn’t help.
Thursday 29th July 2021

L A
5 Star
Had the pleasure of rapping for the young men! Great staff "Thank God for the program." They all have a chance to really get their life together and be disciplined (discipled) an get a fresh start at life.
Saturday 28th December 2019