Teen Challenge Alpha Henson Men's Center
Oakland, CA

Teen Challenge Alpha Henson Men's Center

Founded

1967

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Teen Challenge Alpha Henson offers long-term recovery for men ages 18 and older, set on a peaceful 20-acre property. The program helps men overcome drug and alcohol addiction, anger, and challenging behaviors through a 12 to 18 month residential program. Care includes physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support for lasting change. At the heart of the program lies a faith-based curriculum that blends biblical teachings with real-life application. Men grow emotionally and spiritually through mentoring, vocational training, and a consistent daily routine. They engage in work-study projects, cultivate gardens, and give back through church volunteering and park clean-ups. Community outings like concerts help them build confidence, discover purpose, and reconnect with a sense of belonging.

Teen Challenge Alpha Henson Men's Center

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder

Type of Opioid Treatment

Does not treat opioid use disorders

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support

Other Services

Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Language Services

Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Contact Information

Address

2221 90th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94603

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