Teen Challenge was founded by a rural Pennsylvania preacher, David Wilkerson, in 1960. Since its first center opened in New York, Teen Challenge has grown to nearly 250 centers in 48 states and over 1,000 centers in 95 countries. It is a Christian, faith-based approach to treatment of people with drug, alcohol and other life-controlling addictions.
For more information, visit www.teenchallengepnw.com or call Teen Challenge Pacific Northwest at 541-259-6709.
“I think about the years I spent just passing through
I’d like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You’ve been there you understand
It’s all part of a grander plan that is coming true.
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.”
Like the lyrics to this song by Rascal Flatts, Dianne and Darin Van Dyken traveled some very barren and broken roads before finding their way to recovery, and then each other.
Both struggled with addictions to drugs and alcohol, which ultimately led them to Teen Challenge, a Christian, faith-based treatment program.