Teen Challenge BC - Abbotsford Women's Centre

Teen Challenge BC’s Abbotsford Women’s Centre is a long-term residential addiction recovery program for women, located at 4131 Lakemount Road in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Part of the global Adult & Teen Challenge network, the centre offers a minimum 12-month live-in program followed by an 18-month Successful Living aftercare component — one of the most extended and comprehensive recovery commitments available in BC. Grounded in Christian faith, the program addresses addiction at its root through spiritual transformation, Bible-based curriculum, holistic care, and a structured community of support.

Long-Term Residential Faith-Based Program

The Abbotsford Women’s Centre programme takes a long view of recovery. The 12-month residential phase immerses women in daily structured programming that combines individual and group support, holistic therapies, and Christ-centred spiritual development. Following graduation, the 18-month Successful Living component supports women as they re-enter community life — providing continued accountability, mentorship, and a connection to the faith community that sustains long-term sobriety. This extended model is particularly effective for women dealing with severe or long-standing addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids.

Holistic Healing and Horse-Assisted Ministry

Teen Challenge BC integrates holistic approaches alongside its faith foundation. The Love Reins horse-assisted ministry program uses equine-facilitated activities to support emotional healing, self-awareness, and personal growth — a powerful complement to traditional counselling approaches for women who have experienced trauma. Shared accommodations, communal dining, and dedicated counselling spaces create the stable, community-focused environment in which recovery flourishes. The programme’s holistic lens ensures that physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational wellness are all addressed.

Gender-Specific Women’s Recovery Community

The women-only environment at the Abbotsford centre creates a safe, focused space where women can be honest about their struggles without judgment. Peer community is central to the Teen Challenge model — women support one another through the shared experience of recovery, building the kind of authentic friendships and accountability relationships that sustain long-term change. For women in the Fraser Valley who are ready to commit to a deep, faith-centred transformation, the Teen Challenge BC Women’s Centre offers a proven pathway to lasting freedom.