About Mission Teens – First Fruits MBTC – Jerseyville
Situated in Jerseyville, Illinois, Mission Teens – First Fruits MBTC is a drug and alcohol treatment center for adults with substance use disorders. They also provide valuable community resources, including referrals, and family support services.
Mission Teens is a non-denominational Christian discipleship ministry that supports individuals through their faith-based addiction-related program. Services are offered on an inpatient basis and include counseling, residential addiction treatment, sober living, and Christian-related programming.
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Mission Teen’s addiction treatment programs rely on Christian principles to treat addiction and mental health conditions through developing a relationship with a higher power and discipleship. The program has a rigid training program with four phases. Each phase lasts two to four months and includes five and a half hours of Bible Study per day, chores, household responsibilities, and counselor training. Privileges are earned over time, such as phone calls and visits from immediate family members. Upon completion, residents are offered an additional ten to twelve month staff training program.
The residential program is open to adults aged over 18, who must complete an application process, drug and pregnancy testing before admission.