Teen Challenge Montana Women's Outreach Residential Center is a faith-based, 20-bed facility located in the heart of Missoula, for women 18+, with no cut-off age, who desire to get free from life controlling problems such as drugs, alcohol and other destructive behaviors.  Caring, loving, and generous supporters keep the doors open to this non-profit ministry.  Montana Outreach is not funded by any state, federal or local tax dollars.  Teen Challenge International was started over Fifty years ago in New York by David Wilkerson, author of "The Cross and the Switchblade."

Teen Challenge is open to assist all who are able to function in a live-in setting.  Women that have severe limitations are referred to organizations where they can find the care required for their special needs.   Psychotic drugs, mood altering drugs and narcotics are not allowed at all.

We request that you de-tox before entering the program. There are de-tox centers in most communities.  In the Missoula area call Providence Center at 329-5895 or go to Missoula Community Hospital for referral.

Typically Teen Challenge lasts 12-18 months, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Emphasis is placed not on the amount of time, but on the evaluated progress of the individual as to when they complete.

We estimate that it costs $1500 a month per student, to provide this residential program.  Montana Teen Challenge pledges a scholarship to each student to cover half the monthly cost of $750, which includes program expenses, and room and board.  This is accomplished through student work experiences, car washes, other fund raisers and faithful Teen Challenge supporters.  Students and their families are asked to contribute towards the $750 monthly balance through each student’s own financial means or by encouraging the charitable support and help of others who may sponsor their stay.  Sponsors may include your family members, friends, churches, businesses or other concerned and caring individuals.