1. Who can be admitted into the Training Centers?
The Princeton, WV Training Centers admit males age 18-49 and emancipated teens age 16 or older who are ready and willing to make a complete change in lifestyle. Prior to admission, the applicants are thoroughly interviewed to determine their eligibility.
We also provide residential care for females age 18-35 and emancipated teens age 16 or older through our Clarksburg, WV center, Adult & Teen Challenge- Northern Appalachian Region.
2. How do I know if I am a candidate for the program?
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready for a complete change in lifestyle? Are you willing to submit to the authority of our staff? Are you ready to give up your present lifestyle? Are you ready to let Jesus heal you?
If you can answer yes to each of these questions, you’re probably ready for Adult & Teen Challenge.
3. Are the facilities clean and well-maintained?
Most definitely! As an Honor accredited member of Adult & Teen Challenge, USA, the Appalachian Regional Training Center takes pride in their well-maintained, up-to-date facilities. The campus is well-groomed and provides a peaceful, tranquil atmosphere. Following our latest 2018 accreditation review by an Adult & Teen Challenge USA accreditation manager, we received a perfect score.
At the Appalachian Regional Training Center, you won’t find holes that have been punched in walls by disgruntled residents. We are able to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for our residents because the program is highly disciplined and well-structured.
The Training Center is inspected daily by our staff. In addition, the Mercer County Health Department periodically inspects our facilities and food preparation areas without giving our staff prior notice as to when the inspection will take place. The lowest grade we have ever received is an astonishing 98! Our staff and students take pride in their center!
4. How are the students disciplined?
Students who receive write-ups for rule infractions are disciplined by a discipline committee. Although the discipline can be tough, corporal punishment is not permitted.
5. Following the initial application and enrollment fees, am I required to pay for the help I receive?
Adult & Teen Appalachian Region is a faith-based ministry and receives no state or federal funding. God provides for the needs of our ministry through the generosity of friends, student’s families, churches, and other organizations. Therefore, students are not required to provide financial compensation for services rendered by our staff. We do however ask families to cover the cost of curriculum and admissions processing which totals only about one month of entire costs to the Appalachian Regional Training Center for caring for the student during his 12 month tenure.
6. Can I tour the Training Center?
Yes. Individual and group tours can be scheduled by calling our office at (304) 384-3307 or (304) 384-9074 and dialing extension 303.
7. Does the Appalachian Regional Training Center follow abuse prevention procedures?
Most definitely! Our staff are required to follow very strict procedures to ensure they and our students are protected. Staff are not permitted to be alone with any student under any circumstance! This is just one of the many strict guidelines we adhere to without question.
Prior to being hired for employment with Adult & Teen Challenge- Appalachian Region, an extensive background check is conducted on each applicant. Applicants with prior felony sexual abuse convictions are denied employment.
8. Can an applicant be admitted in lieu of incarceration in jail?
Nonviolent offenders may apply for admission after a criminal background check has been conducted. Once accepted for admission, applicants must have: Court approval,
A written statement from the court assuring that the applicant will not be required to be present in the court on any other charges during the applicant’s tenure at the Training Center.
Written approval from a probation/parole officer, if applicable. The probation/parole officer must be from the county where the applicant was charged.
9. Do I need to be concerned about illegal drugs, fighting, or other illicit behavior on the Appalachian Regional Training Center campus?
Absolutely not! Our staff rigorously supervise all students. Therefore, illegal drug possession is not a problem on our campus. Upon admission into the program, enrollees and their belongings are thoroughly searched for drug paraphernalia. Since we only allow students who have a sincere desire for change to participate in our program, most have a positive attitude. Fighting or illicit behavior are not permitted, nor is it a problem on our campus. We are blessed that our students are, for the most part, unified with one goal, to serve God, our community, and each other.
10. What if I experience drug/alcohol withdrawal following my admission into the program?
The Appalachian Regional Training Center is not a medical treatment center. Therefore, if you feel you will experience withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, you may consider checking into a detox facility prior to your admission here.
In the event a student does encounter severe withdrawal after being admitted into the Training Center, he is transported to a local hospital for treatment of the withdrawals.
11. Will I learn a vocational trade at the Training Center?
It is not our goal to teach you a vocational trade but to teach you appropriate ethical work habits.
12. Can I be confident that all of my records and private discussions with the staff will remain confidential?
Absolutely! Our staff are required to protect the confidentiality of our students at all times.
13. May I leave the program anytime I wish?
Yes. A student is not incarcerated and may remove himself from the program at any time. In the event a student steps off the Training Center campus, he is considered dismissed.