Finding Peace Through God: Joseph’s Story
Joseph arrived at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley a year ago as a broken man, facing 22 months in prison. He will graduate in April 2024, looking forward to his future. But coming to ATCOV wasn’t his idea. “I didn’t really have any other choice, it was this or go to prison,” Joseph, 36,…
Graduating to a Better Life: Dennis’ Story
Dennis, 48, from Levittown, PA, will graduate in April 2024 from Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley’s year-long program. Every area of his life has improved since he arrived. He was referred by a chaplain at the prison. “Right after prison, I came to Teen Challenge to finish out the year program here,” Dennis said.…
Staff Spotlight: Amy Senne
Making A Difference Amy Senne started at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley in 2019 as a case manager clinician and she loves the work. “I love what we do here,” she said. “We really make a difference in the lives of men and women who are working to change their lives.” A 2022 graduate…
Staff Spotlight: Pastor Tom
Offering Spiritual Guidance The newest staff member at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley enjoys helping clients navigate their spiritual paths. Pastor Tom Kurz started as Christian education director at ATCOV about two months ago after serving many years in the Assembly of God faith. “I had known about Adult & Teen Challenge since I…
From Chaos to Peace: Brandon’s Story
Brandon will graduate in January 2024 from the year-long program at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley and he plans to start a new life. His road to get where he is now wasn’t an easy one. “I was battling a 10-year addiction, it was like off and on,” the Youngstown native said. “I didn’t…
Blessed Understanding: Cy’s Story
Cy will graduate in December 2023 from the year-long program at Adult & Teen Challenge after years of battling addiction. He was born again over two years ago but kept relapsing and suffered from some mental health difficulties. “I just prayed about it and felt like the Holy Spirit led me to come to Teen…
Staff Spotlight: Felicia Briggs
Felicia Briggs started working as a clinical outreach coordinator at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley in May 2023. She’s friends with Alicia Santilli, ATCOV’s chief operating officer, and Alicia approached her to come work at ATCOV. Both women formerly worked at the now-closed Neil Kennedy Recovery Center. Felicia is enjoying the work. “What I…
Walking Together in Christ: Joey & Jill Voorhees
Joey Voorhees, a case manager at Hope Counseling and Addiction Services met his wife, Jill, when he graduated from Adult & Teen Challenge of Ohio Valley’s program and she gave him a new pair of dress shoes. That was eight years and more than 240 pairs of shoes ago. “I got to meet Jill that…
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Letting Go: Cody’s Story
Cody was in jail for five months searching for a short-term rehabilitation facility that would accept him. They all fell through. Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley though accepted Cody about a year ago. His addiction started when he was 12 and he used many substances throughout the years. Methamphetamine was the worst. “I wanted…
A New Beginning: Joshua’s Story
Joshua will graduate in October 2023 from Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley’s year-long program. He’s been accepted into a sober living and rehabilitation program where he’ll work with others who have had similar issues. He’ll also connect with his home church. But it was a long road. “I had been on a journey of…
Gaining Clarity: Herisdelvis’ Story
Herisdelvis got into trouble through alcohol and drug use and needed a solution. “I had to make a choice whether to go to rehab or to go back to New Jersey and continue my mess,” Herisdelvis, 30, said. “I didn’t want to go back. It was either I continue drinking, I continue smoking and I…
A New Life: Jason’s Story
Jason arrived at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley after struggling with alcoholism for more than 20 years. He was “always drowning out my emotions and my feelings with alcohol,” he said. He’s been to prison more than once and in jail more than 30 times. The last time he was in jail, a woman…
A Divine Introduction: Brian’s Story
After about 25 years of drug use, Brian decided he needed help. “I didn’t pick Adult & Teen Challenge [Ohio Valley]. It kind of picked me,” he said. Brian was out walking one night and stopped at a Youngstown church. The pastor there was ATCOV CEO, the Pastor Bob Pavlich’s spiritual leader. After hearing Brian’s…
Relationships Restored: Kent’s Story
Kent, who is from Greenville, Ohio, was in the county jail, facing 15 years in prison for drug trafficking charges when he received a letter from Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley. “I don’t know how I got it. I have no clue,” he said. But he’s grateful he did. He’ll graduate in September 2023…
Ready for a New Beginning: Tommie’s Story
After graduating from the year-long program at Adult and Teen Challenge Ohio Valley in August 2023, Tommie will continue as an intern with the organization. He’ll work in the packing room. “I just want to set an example on how to just stay positive and keep on going,” Tommie said.His addiction dates back to when…
Learning What Real Freedom Is: Lisa’s Story
Lisa was living in a homeless shelter when she was caught using drugs. The operators of the facility offered to get her help and one of the women who worked there told her about Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley. “She said, and I’ll never forget this, she said, ‘It turned my life upside down,’”…
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From Broken to Healed: Randall’s Story
Randall will graduate in August 2023 from Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley’s year-long program with plans to return home to southern Ohio to start fresh. His addiction started when he was young. “I broke my neck at a young age and was handed pain pills.” He was 13. He went from pain pills to…
Restored Relationships: Lydia’s Story
After a year at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, Lydia Gallimore will graduate July 22, committed to a relationship with God. Her addiction to alcohol, cocaine and heroin brought her to the facility for help. “I really was lost and hopeless and I’d been to rehabs before, but nothing worked for me,” Lydia, 24,…
Graduating to a New Beginning: Jenifer’s Story
Jenifer, 39, will graduate from the year-long program at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley on July 22, ready for a new start. “I was an alcoholic and I had gotten into drugs and I ended up in jail and I had to have rehab,” Jenifer said. A friend who had gone through the ATCOV…
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Moving to Restoration: Christopher’s Story
Christopher, 41, will graduate June 17 from the year-long program at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley. The Youngstown native, who spent most of his life in Florida, plans to either return to his home in Florida where he worked for 23 years as an electrician, or stay with family in the Youngstown area until…
Staff Spotlight: Justin Covan
Justin Covan, 33, has come a long way since he first walked through the doors of Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley about seven years ago. He entered as a client, staying on as an intern and then a staff member, now working in admissions. Since then, he’s realized profound changes and blessings both professionally…
Total Transformation: Marie’s Story
Marie, 34, will graduate May 13th, from the year-long program at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley/Hope Counseling. She plans to enter a sober living house in Cleveland, her hometown, and that facility will help her find a job and a place to live. She dreams of being a chef. Marie came to ATCOV/Hope Counseling…
Long Road To Salvation: Bryan’s Story
After a year at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, Bryan will graduate on May 13th. Bryan, 35, will work as an intern at ATCOV after graduating. After completing his internship, Bryan plans to continue to serve the Lord. “I am called to world missions and also hope to serve as a worship leader while…
Forging a Relationship with Jesus: Alexandra’s Story
After her May 13 graduation from Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley/Hope Counseling, Alexandra Rouse plans to enter a sober living facility and ultimately return to college. “I was in nursing school so I do plan on returning to that and finishing out my degree,” she said. Alexandra, 20, is originally from Blackstone, Va., and…
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New Beginnings: Robert’s Story
After a year at Adult & Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, Robert Cummings will graduate this month. “I feel excellent,” he said. “Overall, more complete, like more wholesome.” He’s also more hopeful, ambitious and driven than when he entered the program a year ago. At that time, Robert, 40, was drinking excessively and experiencing seizures and…
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