Teen Challenge Providence Women’s Home is the former Rhode Island location of the program now known as Adult and Teen Challenge Southern New England Women’s Home. The current residence is located at 685 Glebe Street in Taunton, Massachusetts. The long-term, Christian residential program serves adult women affected by substance use and focuses on spiritual growth, personal responsibility, emotional healing, and rebuilding a purposeful life.
Long-Term Residential Program
The Southern New England Women’s Home describes its program as a 10- to 12-month residential experience rather than a short-term clinical rehabilitation stay. Women live in a structured, faith-centered environment where daily routines, responsibilities, study, prayer, relationships, and personal growth are part of the recovery process.
The organization views addiction as a symptom of deeper emotional and spiritual issues. Residents are encouraged to examine the experiences, beliefs, behaviors, and relationships that contributed to substance use. The extended length of the program allows women time to develop new habits and address problems that may not be resolved during a brief treatment episode.
Christian Recovery Approach
Adult and Teen Challenge is explicitly Christian. The program centers recovery on a relationship with Jesus Christ and uses Bible study, prayer, worship, mentoring, and Christian community as major parts of daily life. Women should understand this religious focus before applying because spiritual participation is central to the program’s identity.
The program is not presented as a medical detoxification unit or hospital. Women who are actively withdrawing from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances may need medical stabilization before entering. Prospective residents should disclose medications, physical health conditions, mental health concerns, and recent substance use during the intake process.
Personal Growth and Daily Living
Residential life emphasizes honesty, accountability, service, and responsibility. Women work on self-esteem, shame, relationships, decision-making, and the development of healthier routines. Staff members and program graduates provide mentoring and encouragement based on lived experience and Christian faith.
The home is situated on a 5.5-acre property with space for residents to step away from the pressures and triggers associated with active addiction. Daily structure can help women establish consistent sleep, self-care, household, and study routines while preparing for a more stable life after graduation.
Family and Continuing Support
Substance use often damages relationships with children, partners, parents, and other loved ones. The long-term program gives residents time to work on honesty, boundaries, forgiveness, and communication. Family involvement and visitation policies should be discussed directly with program staff because participation requirements may vary.
Admissions and Payment
The former Providence address should not be used for current admissions. The Southern New England Women’s Home now lists 685 Glebe Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, and the Rhode Island phone number 401-467-2970 remains associated with the program. The organization does not publish a standard insurance list on its official page. Applicants should contact the home to discuss eligibility, program fees, sponsorship, medications, religious requirements, and available space.
