Teen Challenge offers not only environmental change and detox, but practical life skills to cope with the roots of their addiction. They complete 14 group studies, 8 Character studies and 8 personal studies in the academic division, job skills training in the vocational division and social interaction within 4 months. Following completion of these studies they are awarded a graduation certificate and advance to Phase II.

During Phase II we provide "power tools" for success. In addition to life skills that address the roots of their addiction, they need academic and work skills to compete educationally and vocationally after graduation. They continue their studies with a 12 book interactive curriculum, additional job skills preparation, counseling sessions and GED training.