Minnesota Teen Challenge

• Extended Care (60 Days): for those who have been in and out of treatment numerous times, or desire a shorter stay. This program is licensed by the MN Dept. of Human Services. This program requires clients to reside at the center through the duration of their treatment.
• Life Care Adult (13-15 months): for people willing to commit to a long term faith-based residential program.
• Life Care Adolescent (13-15 months): for girls ages 13-17 and boys 14-17 years of age.

• Life Care Adolescent (13-15 month): $950 per month.
• Life Care Adults (13-15 month): $757 per month*.
• Extended Care (60 day) program: $5708.40*. The first half of the entire cost is due up front and remaining balance is due on day 31 of the program.

* Most applicants qualify for financial assistance with no out-of-pocket costs. 

• 14-17 year old adolescents will automatically be enrolled in the academy.
• 18-19 year old adults are allowed to enroll in the academy pending the number of credits needed to graduate.
• The GED class is offered in level 3 (approximately week 20 of the program).

• Check the National Teen Challenge website: http://www.teenchallengeusa.com/office.html
• Or contact the National Teen Challenge offices:
• Teen Challenge National
  PO BOX 1015
  Springfield, MO 65801
  Phone: (417) 862-6969

• MnTC accepts 13 year old females, however 13 year old males should check the National Teen Challenge website to find an appropriate treatment center: http://www.teenchallengeusa.com/office.html
• Or contact the National Teen Challenge offices:
  Teen Challenge National
  PO BOX 1015
  Springfield, MO 65801
  Phone: (417) 862-6969

• Obtain an application by downloading off the internet (click here for program applications ) or request by mail, fax or walk-in to MnTC: 3231 1st Ave S, Minneapolis, 55408.
• Any person who desires treatment must be capable of reading and completing the application. MnTC applicants must be able to read, write and comprehend at a 5th grade level.
• Upon completion submit application to admissions department.
• Male Life Care (13-15 month) Program applicants: If you live in Central MN or Southern MN please apply to Minneapolis location. If you live in Northern MN, please apply to the Duluth location.
• Male Extended Care (60 day) applicants: apply only to the Minneapolis location.
• Woman, teen boys and teen girls always apply to Minneapolis location.

1. willingness
2. mental health
3. medical condition
4. legal status, past and present
5. outstanding warrants
6. funding eligibility
7. level of care
8. location

• Students are allowed to enter the program with court dates pending. We do take into consideration the severity and nature of the crime to determine eligibility. Some applicants may not be appropriate for our program and will be denied admission.
• Students admitted to the program with pending court dates must provide their own transportation to court.

• This is determined on a case by case basis. In some situations students can enroll in our 60 day program and pay the full program costs out-of-pocket, then go back to their state to finish their sentencing.
• Sometimes the courts will allow a person to come to MnTC to complete the Life Care (13-15 month) program as a condition of their sentencing; In this situation these students will have to pay the program costs out-of-pocket due to their out of state residency.

• This is also determined on a case by case basis. We do take into consideration the severity and nature of the crime to determine eligibility (felony, misdemeanor, on paper, off paper reporting).
• Hennepin County oversees probation. It is very rare that the state of MN will allow felony level probation to transfer. Meaning, they would deny the person entry to MnTC.
• In some cases persons desiring admission to MnTC are granted permission to travel. We would consider admission in this situation, but they would be expected to pay all program costs out-of-pocket.

• It is very rare for an insurance company to "reimburse" an insured person for the MnTC program.
• Extended Care (60 days): If you have private insurance you become ineligible to receive government funds from the county. In this case you would need to pay out of pocket costs for the program: $5708.40.
• Life Care (13-15 months): You may have private insurance and apply for the Life Care program. You will need to apply at the social services agency in your county to determine funding eligibility for a Board and Lodge facility, ask for Group Residential Housing Funds (GRH).

• Call the social services agency in the county you reside.
• Extended Care (60 day) program: set up an appointment for a chemical health assessment.
• Life Care (13-15 month) program: set up an appointment for GRH funding if you have insurance and know you won't qualify for the 60 day program.

• MnTC will help each student apply for Minnesota Health Care and General Assistance. It is important to keep in mind this is a county/state program and we can not guarantee all students will be approved for Minnesota Health Care benefits.
• If a student is denied benefits through the county/state program they will have to make their own payment arrangements with the clinic/hospital.
• In some cases students pay for their own insurance.

• Every person and situation is unique. Speak the truth in love.
• Give them information about MnTC. If they have questions, encourage them to call 612.238.6500 and speak with an admissions representative.

• Unfortunately MnTC Admissions Representatives are not allowed to give advice; we can however, guide you to the appropriate resources for help.
• If a person is suicidal or mentally unstable please take this seriously and direct them to the psychiatric and mental health professionals in the area around them or call 911.

• Mission in Plymouth: (763) 559.1402
• Hastings: (651) 437.4209
• St. Joseph in St. Paul: (651) 291.9805
• Unity in Fridley: (763) 236.5000