Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge

Faith-Based Treatment Option

The center offers both licensed, evidence-based treatment and long-term faith-based recovery programs for adult men. The environment designed to help men find freedom from substance use and start to rebuild their lives. Clients receive care grounded in respect, trust, and accountability, with options for either secular or faith-based recovery tracks depending on personal preference.

Comprehensive Step-Down Care

Programs include short-term residential treatment (45–90 days), long-term residential recovery (up to 12 months), and outpatient services that accommodate work or family responsibilities. Virtual care is offered as an option for outpatient programs.The licensed treatment track integrates evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed counseling, and 12-Step facilitation. Clients can also participate in individual, family, and group sessions, as well as education groups that teach recovery and coping skills.

Community Ties and Peer Support

The center emphasizes community as a key part of recovery. The campus features a chapel, workout facilities, and a community garden where clients contribute to shared goals and rediscover purpose through service. Many staff members have lived experience in recovery, offering understanding through peer support. Family involvement is also encouraged through counseling sessions and education programs that help strengthen relationships and support long-term change.

Long-Term Christian Recovery Program

For those seeking a faith-centered approach, the long-term recovery program incorporates Christian principles into a structured, four-level curriculum that helps clients reconnect spiritually while building practical life skills. Each phase focuses on personal accountability, emotional growth, and developing a foundation for independence. The program helps prepare clients to re-enter the workforce, strengthen family ties, and engage positively in their communities.

Ongoing Recovery and Alumni Guidance

Graduates of the program have access to an alumni network offering mentorship, community gatherings, and peer-led support groups. Aftercare and continuing care services include relapse prevention planning, vocational counseling, and connection to recovery housing when needed. This helps former clients stay connected and supported as they build new lives in sobriety.

Client Reviews

Clients describe the Rochester Men’s Center as a program that blends structure, faith, and personal accountability with compassionate guidance. Some suggest improvements in communication and facility comfort.

• Staff & Care Experience (75% positive): Many reviewers praise staff for their personal investment in each client’s recovery, noting genuine care and encouragement during difficult moments. Some mentioned inconsistent responsiveness during outreach or follow-up. “The staff supported me through it with an unparalleled level of love and care.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (70% positive): Clients frequently emphasize growth in faith, emotional healing, and long-term sobriety. Some note that programming can feel uneven or overly rigid depending on the counselor and phase of care. “I’ve been to so many treatments — this was by far the best one.”
• Facility & Environment: Many clients mention that the faith-based setting helps with focus and building discipline. Some mention challenges such as room temperature or limited quiet spaces.