La Crosse Adult & Teen Challenge

La Crosse Adult & Teen Challenge Adult & Teen Challenge of Western Wisconsin is a long-term faith-based drug and alcohol recovery center that serves women 18+

If you’re coming to OneFest this weekend look for us in the exhibitor building. We want to meet you! (Free gift if you s...
08/01/2025

If you’re coming to OneFest this weekend look for us in the exhibitor building. We want to meet you! (Free gift if you say you saw this post😉)

Our clients have found community, support, strength, and encouragement here at ATCWW. And many of them have found hope.....
07/25/2025

Our clients have found community, support, strength, and encouragement here at ATCWW. And many of them have found hope...for the first time in their lives. Hope for a future without chemicals, hope for family restoration, hope for finding God's plan for their lives. If you need hope, if you need help, please give us a call. 608-351-2828 ext 1 or click https://www.atcww.org/get-help/

We provide our clients with all the basic necessities they need while in our program. Would you consider helping us prov...
07/23/2025

We provide our clients with all the basic necessities they need while in our program. Would you consider helping us provide those needs by ordering something off our Amazon Wish List? Click the link below, and be sure to share this with your friends!

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IT'S TESTIMONY TUESDAY!!Remember Autumn? You may have seen her in the summer newsletter. She's been in our program for ...
07/22/2025

IT'S TESTIMONY TUESDAY!!

Remember Autumn? You may have seen her in the summer newsletter. She's been in our program for 5 months now. Here is what she has to say about ATCWW.

Q: Briefly describe what your life was like prior to coming to ATCWW?
A: My life was a vicious cycle of wanting to be a mother/daughter/sister/friend and falling back into relapse because of constant feeling of failure and disappointment.

Q: What made you choose to come into a year long program versus a short term program like 30 or 60 days?
A: 30/60 days isn't enough time to heal from a lifetime's worth of traumas which led to feeling a lack of worth and love for myself that I had been walking through all my life. I really want to change everything about how I used to live because I now know I have a Father above who loves me and has a purpose for me.

Q: How have you developed hope for your future since being at ATCWW?
A: The Lord pulled me out of the pit of hell and despair. Knowing I'm loved and forgiven regardless of what I've done in my past has filled me with love, joy, and peace that I've never felt before. I'm in awe of everything he's blessed me with in life.

Q: What are some goals/hopes/dreams you have for your life once you complete your program at ATCWW?
A: I'd like to get back into working in a salon as hair is my artistic passion and I love it. I hope to find financial stability in order to provide for my daughter and myself. And whatever else it is that God calls me to do!

If you or someone you know is hurting and hopeless, reach out to ATCWW. We have open beds and are taking applications. https://www.atcww.org/get-help/

Each summer our clients participate in the planting, weeding, and harvesting of our garden here at ATCWW. We are thankfu...
07/18/2025

Each summer our clients participate in the planting, weeding, and harvesting of our garden here at ATCWW. We are thankful for community members who share their knowledge with us, and we are so thankful for the lessons we learn about life. From the garden in Genesis, to the parable of the sower in Matthew, we find so many analogies involving gardens in the Bible. Isaiah 58:11 says "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."

If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out for help. Contact our admissions representative at 608-351-2828 ext 1 or click https://www.atcww.org/get-help/

One thing the women at ATCWW struggle with (let's face, it we all do) is rebuking the lies of the enemy and living in th...
07/11/2025

One thing the women at ATCWW struggle with (let's face, it we all do) is rebuking the lies of the enemy and living in the truth of God's word. He says they are loved, they are chosen, they are forgiven, they are worthy, and they are beautiful. Not only that but they are all princesses of the One True King! Please help us pray that these truths would be louder than the lies they've believed for so long. Pray that they would recognize the difference between Satan's lies and God's truths, and they will choose to listen to their heavenly Father instead.

If you pray, please leave an emoji in the comments. Thank you!

For today's Testimony Tuesday we are highlighting Cassidy! She was the second woman to graduate from ATCWW back in 2020....
07/08/2025

For today's Testimony Tuesday we are highlighting Cassidy! She was the second woman to graduate from ATCWW back in 2020. She recently came and shared her testimony with the women who are currently in the program so we thought we'd take the opportunity to ask her some questions.

Q: How long have you been free from addiction?

A: 5 wonderful years!

Q: What did you learn at ATCWW that has helped you most in your time since?

A: That I am worthy of God's love because of the sacrifice of our savior, Jesus Christ. When I feel shame for my past or for present mistakes, I remember that Jesus knew I would fail sometimes, and He chose me anyway. He hand picked me, long before I was a thought in my mother's mind...knowing. Knowing exactly how I would misstep and fall away. Exactly how I would question and doubt. He knew. And He loves me despite me.

Q: How did the Aftercare program impact your recovery?

A: It was absolutely a Godsend. After graduating the program I realized that the hard part had just begun. Sure, I had a year of sobriety under my belt, but I had been protected inside the program. I hadn't listened to music about drugs or alcohol, hadn't watched much TV that confronted the subject, hadn't run into anyone that reminded me of my past. But that protection can't last forever. Eventually you have to go out and face these things. Without having a safe place to come home to after returning to a dark world, I would not have survived the first few months of recovery outside the program.

Q: What do you still struggle with? (How can we pray for you?)

A: I still struggle with trusting God's perfect timing. I want things for my life. I hope for things for my future. And as much as I want to say that I've got it all figured out and that I know God will come through, I still sometimes doubt. I find myself clinging to people and things that I know are not God's best for me in trying to fill a void only He can fill. If you pray, please pray for my ability to step back from my life and place it in His hands. He is the one in control, after all.

Q: What's your advice for someone who's thinking of applying to come into the program?

A: You're worth it. You're worth the time and energy it takes to heal. You're worth the sacrifice you have to make to come here, to stay. You are worth finding joy and love for maybe the first time in your life. You are worthy of happiness. YOU. ARE. WORTHY. OF. GOD'S. LOVE.

If you or someone you know would like to learn more about ATCWW or would like an application, go to https://www.atcww.org/

We don't take for granted the freedoms we have because we live in America. ❤️🤍💙Our clients are also gaining freedom from...
07/04/2025

We don't take for granted the freedoms we have because we live in America. ❤️🤍💙Our clients are also gaining freedom from their addictions. 🙏We have open beds and are taking applications. Contact admissions 📞at 608-351-2828 ext 1 if you'd like to talk. Have a great holiday weekend! ☀️🌭🎆

We have several women who have reached a point in their program where they will receive a pass to go for a visit with th...
06/27/2025

We have several women who have reached a point in their program where they will receive a pass to go for a visit with their families. Please pray for these women to have safe travels, to make new joyful memories, to rebuild broken relationships, and to make good decisions while out in the real world. These women have worked hard in their recovery and we pray that they each have a very special time with their family away from the facility.

Thank you for joining with us in prayer. Comment below if you will consider praying with our staff and supporters. We believe in the power of prayer!!


Women in our program come from broken pasts, they once lived a life of desperation, hopelessness, and regret. But the go...
06/20/2025

Women in our program come from broken pasts, they once lived a life of desperation, hopelessness, and regret. But the good news is that Jesus died so that we could be forgiven of everything we've ever done wrong and everything we will ever do wrong (because, let's face it, we all mess up everyday!). Let's pray for our women to receive true forgiveness for things that cause them shame and guilt. Pray that they would be able to not only forgive themselves for the bad things they've done, but that they would allow the strength of Jesus to help them forgive those that have hurt them as well. Ephesians 1:7 "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace."

It's Testimony Tuesday!! Our featured client has been at ATCWW for 6 months. Here is what she had to say about her exper...
06/17/2025

It's Testimony Tuesday!! Our featured client has been at ATCWW for 6 months. Here is what she had to say about her experience so far:
Q: What has been your favorite serving/volunteering opportunity since being in the ATCWW program?
A: Working with the Kicking Bear Ministry
Q: Do you enjoy volunteering? How does it put your own life in perspective?
A: Yes I do enjoy it. So many people give to our recovery here at ATCWW so it's nice to give back and serve others.
Q: How do you serve your sisters in the Teen Challenge home?
A: I try to always be encouraging to them and to pray for them whenever I can.
Q: Why is service such an important part of your Christian walk?
A: To give is to receive and we've been given SO very much it feels natural to give back. I wish we could do it more. It's been so impactful and I will continue to give my time to the Lord when I'm done with this program.

If you have a service opportunity in mind for our women, reach out to info@atcww.org for more details.

We know how powerful prayer is, so we are asking you to pray with us for some of our clients who are struggling with bei...
06/06/2025

We know how powerful prayer is, so we are asking you to pray with us for some of our clients who are struggling with being away from their kiddos. We know that the Lord brought them here so they could heal and become the mothers their children need, and that He will restore any broken relationships. Please take a moment to pray with us for the mothers in our program.

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2507 WESTON Street
La Crosse, WI
54601

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+16083512828

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