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Minnesota Teen Challenge is one of the largest and most effective long term treatment centers in the country, having roughly 400 students enrolled at any given time. 

Executive Director Pastor Rich Scherber has dedicated a lot of his blood, sweat and tears into making this program a successful model of what every long term treatment facility should aspire to be.

They offer a one-year (13-15 months) men, women, teen boy and girl Lifecare programs,  as well as men and womens "short term" 60 day Extended Care programs.  All students in the program are residents for the duration.  Out of state students are welcome, but they will usually have to pay cash for treatment (Minnesota has programs which assist it's state residents with housing during treatment such as this).  Even so, it is one of the most affordable long-term, residential programs in the country.

Having completed (graduated) the one year Lifecare program, I am especially qualified to make these statements, knowing that what I say is accurate and true.  For detailed information concerning the program, an application for treatment, employment or volunteer opportunities, click here.

To read the October 2007 MN Teen Challenge Newsletter where my story and picture were featured, click on this: October 2007 MN Teen Challenge Newsletter.

Here are a few things about Erin:

 She had a puppy named Molly. She has a younger sister named Theresa that she loved dearly. She liked to bowl. She loved all kinds of rides, especially roller coasters the bigger the better. She loved to help other people, she just couldn't help herself! 

 Erin's problems started at about age 15 with alcohol. What started out innocently quickly turned into a full blown addiction.

 Read this sad, touching and inspirational story at: Erin's Story

 Pastor (Brother) Earl R. Gilchrist, is a living testimony of the miraculous, transforming, delivering power of the Lord Jesus Christ! Earl, has been in prison 5 times in 3 different states. He spent over 181/2 years of his life there, (not including city/county jails and workhouses). He’s been charged with crimes ranging from petty theft to 1 st degree murder. He was known around the country as a very vicious, violent, and dangerous man. He was addicted to heroin, cocaine, crack, methadone, dillaudid, and cough syrup.

 While incarcerated Pastor Earl was compelled by God to write an autobiography and testimonial book, which he had published when he got out. The name of his book is “HOW I GOT OVER”, and gives details of his life as a gangster. It’s educational, informational, and a testimonial. The title was taken from the scripture in 1Jn.5:4; “For whatsoever is Born Of God Overcometh the world: and this is the Victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

 Brother Earl is the level 2 instructor and a counselor at MN Teen Challenge, and has his own ministry efforts including a prison outreach and Waters Of Life Outreach Ministries. This man made a difference in my life and he is an inspiration for all who meet him.

 Beliefnet is the largest spiritual web site. They are independent and not affiliated with any spiritual organization or movement. Their only agenda is to help you meet your spiritual needs. Read their full mission statement here. 

 Beliefnet has a wide variety of resources--articles, quizzes, devotionals, sacred text searches, message boards, prayer circles, photo galleries and much more. If you're looking for something specific, browse through the overview available at 'Explore Topics'.

 Belief that one can overcome addiction is the first step in recovery.

 House of Isaiah Executive Director, Mr. Isaiah Robertson, established the House Of Isaiah in 1989 to provide a safe, drug-free environment.

 Mr. Robertson is a former 6-year, All-Pro Linebacker for L.A. Rams and Buffalo Bills. He believes in rehabilitating the ‘whole man’, which includes nurturing the Spirit, Mind, and Body. By motivating, educating, building self-esteem, and teaching positive attitudes, a person can become a healthy, sober, productive member of society.

 Mr. Robertson has taken the same intensity and drive that made him such a force on the football field and transferred it into the recovery field.

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The Brighton Hospital: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation for 50 Years

 To begin the process for heroin rehab, or treatment for vicodin, oxycontin and other narcotic addictions at Brighton Hospital’s Michigan treatment facility, complete and submit the Online Admission Form by faxing it to 810-227-2029 or call 800-523-8198 or 810-220-5514. Brighton representatives are available 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekends to answer your questions about the heroin rehab clinic, and other drug and alcohol addiction and rehabilitation programs.

 For patients who require rehabilitation or "rehab" for heroin, vicodin, oxycontin, or other narcotics, Brighton's rehab clinic offers a highly structured inpatient program, and extended outpatient opiate treatment series, which includes an individualized interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan, medical monitoring with a heroin treatment facility physician, and group therapy sessions designed to overcome addiction and cravings. Because of the longer and more intensive rehabilitation that heroin, vicodin, and other narcotic addictions require, extended treatment with medications, in conjunction with ongoing education and recovery activities are required for success.