Teen Challenge International Queensland Inc

Teen Challenge International Queensland Inc (ABN 34940496199RR0001) is a Christian-based nonprofit organization providing rehabilitation and support services primarily focused on young people struggling with drug, alcohol, and other life-controlling issues in Queensland, Australia. The organization operates under the broader Teen Challenge movement, which emphasizes Christ-centered recovery programs.

History and Mission

Teen Challenge International Queensland aims to offer transformative recovery opportunities for young people in crisis through faith-based healing and personal development. Its programs are designed to help individuals overcome addiction and related challenges by addressing spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.

Programs and Services

Residential Rehabilitation

The core offering of Teen Challenge Queensland is its residential rehabilitation programs, which provide a structured environment for young men and women to recover from substance abuse and other behavioral problems. These programs typically involve comprehensive support, including counseling, life skills development, and spiritual guidance.

The organization operates the New Life Centre in Toowoomba, which offers residential rehabilitation for adults aged 18-45, with separate facilities for men and women. This centre caters to individuals facing significant harms due to alcohol or other drug use, providing a supportive environment to foster recovery[2][5].

Additionally, Teen Challenge Queensland runs an emergency accommodation centre in Brisbane for homeless or at-risk young men aged 16 to 25, offering immediate shelter alongside access to recovery programs[2].

Family Support

Understanding the impact of addiction on families, Teen Challenge Queensland provides a Family Support Program. This initiative helps family members and close friends understand substance abuse’s effects and offers strategies to cope and support their loved ones through recovery[2].

Partnerships and Community Engagement

Teen Challenge International Queensland collaborates with local businesses and organizations, which sponsor events and initiatives aimed at raising awareness and supporting people to end addiction in their lives[2]. These partnerships help sustain the nonprofit's operations and extend its outreach within the community.

Affiliation

The organization is part of the international Teen Challenge network, which is known worldwide for its faith-based addiction recovery programs. This affiliation aligns Teen Challenge Queensland with a global mission of restoring hope and freedom through spiritual and personal transformation[3][4].

Teen Challenge International Queensland continues to be a vital resource for individuals and families affected by addiction in Queensland, offering practical and spiritual support to foster lasting recovery and reintegration into society.

[1] https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline [2] https://www.teenchallengeqld.org.au [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/9e0cb2ce-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d/documents/b284a0e3-fb3a-e911-a97a-000d3ad02a61 [4] https://teenchallengeusa.org [5] https://adis.health.qld.gov.au/service-providers/teen-challenge-new-life-centre-toowoomba