Teen Challenge of Central Canada

Teen Challenge of Central Canada is a long-term residential addiction recovery program for men located at 414 Edmonton Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Part of the Adult & Teen Challenge global network and accredited by Adult & Teen Challenge (ATC), the centre provides a 12 to 18-month faith-based program that addresses addiction through spiritual transformation, community, counselling, and practical life skills development. With capacity for 40 men and a clinical counsellor on staff, Teen Challenge of Central Canada offers one of the most comprehensive and sustained recovery programs available to men in Manitoba.

Long-Term Residential Faith-Based Recovery for Men

The Teen Challenge of Central Canada program is designed for men who are committed to deep, lasting change. The 12 to 18-month residential experience integrates recovery work, spiritual grounding, community support, and practical life skills into an extended pathway that goes far beyond short-term clinical treatment. Individual counselling, group programming, and Bible-based curriculum address the root causes of addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and other substances. Clinical Counsellor James Kalimina (MA, CPC) provides professional addiction counselling support throughout the program.

Spiritual Transformation and Community Life

At the heart of Teen Challenge’s approach is the conviction that lasting freedom from addiction requires spiritual renewal. The program provides a structured community environment where men live, work, and grow together — building the authentic relationships and accountability structures that sustain recovery beyond the walls of the facility. Shared accommodations, communal dining, and a structured daily rhythm create the conditions for genuine personal transformation. The faith-based model has a proven global track record, and Teen Challenge of Central Canada brings that same depth of commitment to the Winnipeg community.

ATC Accreditation and Aftercare

Teen Challenge of Central Canada is accredited by Adult & Teen Challenge, reflecting the programme’s commitment to professional standards and evidence-based outcomes within a faith-based framework. The $1,000 entrance fee provides access to the full 12 to 18-month program, removing financial barriers that might otherwise prevent men from accessing long-term care. For men in Manitoba who are ready to make a serious, sustained commitment to recovery, Teen Challenge of Central Canada offers a proven, community-supported pathway to lasting freedom from addiction.