MnTC Outcome Studies
In 2006, MnTC commissioned Wilder Research to conduct an independent research study on the programs of MnTC. Here are some of the discoveries:
- Among all recent 2005 graduates, including teens and adults, 74 percent reported no use in the past six months.
- 62 percent had been in treatment before they came to Teen Challenge (an average of 3.5 times); the vast majority rated these episodes as “less effective” than Teen Challenge.
- 55 percent had attended school since graduating Teen Challenge; 31 percent were currently in school.
- 80 percent were either working 30 or more hours a week or a full-time student.
- 50 percent were living in their own house or apartment, and 35 percent were living with relatives, friends, or roommates.
- 97 percent were living independent of government subsidies.
- The vast majority said their relationships with friends and family had improved.
