Teen Challenge Oakland Men's Center

About Teen Challenge Oakland Men's Center

2221 90th Avenue, Oakland CA, Oakland, California
(888) 339-3193
https://www.teenchallenge.net/
Since 1967, Teen Challenge Oakland Men’s Center has served men ages 18 and older struggling with drug use, alcohol, or other life-controlling issues. This residential program offers structure, support, and a safe space for healing. Open to patients from the Bay Area and across the country, the center provides a faith-based path to lasting change. Building a Life of Purpose Through mentoring, vocational training, spiritual guidance, and daily structure, men gain tools for emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. The program includes life-skills classes and biblical teachings, helping each man ...develop a strong foundation for sobriety, responsibility, and purpose. Most staff members are graduates, offering encouragement rooted in shared experience. Connecting with the Community The center actively engages with the local community through events, volunteer efforts, and outreach programs. Music teams, including the center’s choir, share messages of hope, while residents volunteer at events like the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Public service and community partnerships help create strong, positive connections across the Bay Area.

Amenities

TV

TV

TV access may be available in rooms or shared areas, depending on the program’s schedule and technology policy. Some centers limit entertainment access during treatment.

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-Conditioned Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms help support comfort during residential or longer-stay treatment, especially in warm climates or facilities where temperature control affects sleep and daily routine.

Private or Shared Rooms

Private or Shared Rooms

Facilities may offer private rooms, shared rooms, or both. Room type can affect privacy, cost, comfort, and availability, so users should confirm options before admission.

Who We Treat

Men Only logo

Men Only

Men-only programs provide treatment settings limit...
Men logo

Men

Men’s programs may address substance use, mental h...

Treatments

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

One-on-one counseling gives clients private time with a counselor or therapist to discuss substance use, mental health symptoms, goals, triggers, and recovery planning. It is commonly used throughout treatment to create a more personalized care plan.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Life skills programming helps clients build practical routines for daily stability, communication, employment readiness, budgeting, time management, and recovery planning. It is often used in residential, PHP, IOP, sober living, and transitional care.

Spiritual Care

Spiritual Care

Spiritual care supports clients who want to include faith, meaning, values, or spiritual reflection in recovery. It may be offered through chaplaincy, pastoral counseling, meditation, or faith-informed programming.

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral Counseling

Pastoral counseling integrates emotional support with spiritual or faith-informed guidance. It may be helpful for clients who want recovery support connected to their religious beliefs, values, or spiritual community.

Level Of Cares

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Residential Treatment

Residential treatment provides structured care in ...

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol use disorder can affect health, relationships, work, safety, and mental health. Treatment may include counseling, behavioral therapies, recovery support, and FDA-approved medications when clinically appropriate.

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug Addiction / Substance Use Disorder

Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, involves continued substance use despite harmful consequences. Treatment may include assessment, counseling, behavioral therapies, medications for some substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery support.