Mission: Southbay Teen Challenge was started in 1964 in San Francisco and was legally incorporated in Northern California in 1964. The purpose of Teen Challenge is to help people who have life-controlling problems and initiate the discipleship process to the point where the student can function as a Christian in society. The Teen Challenge approach is to teach a whole new way of living by addressing family relationships, work attitudes, self-image and esteem, peer pressure, addictions, social issues, community relationships, and a variety of other life skills. Teen Challenge endeavors to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive. (Less)

Southbay Teen Challenge is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1986, and donations are tax-deductible.