This is a  staff list for Teen Challenge of Arizona

(we are working to acquire the complete records for ALL years)

 

We advise current and/or former staff to report any abuses you may have witnessed while working at Teen Challenge.  For information on your rights and how to take action, visit www.heal-online.org/blowthewhistle.htm.  If you were fired or forced to resign because you opposed any illegal and/or unethical practices at Teen Challenge, you have the right to take action. 

 

If you were harmed (family or survivor) by Teen Challenge, please contact [email protected] if you remember the long-term employees and from which years.  This will help!   Also, if you recognize any of these staff as having worked at another program, please send in any information about their past or present employment at other facilities and/or cults.

 

Please don’t place your loved one in Teen Challenge and rescue them if they are there now.

 

Name

Unit/Position

Additional Information
Diane Hernbrode-Swanson Director Director of "Home of Hope" --Teen Challenge in Casa Grande, AZ.  No other staff is listed for this location.  (Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)
Rick Casto Director Director of "Christian Life Ranch"--Teen Challenge in Tucson, AZ.  Casto's only qualifications are that he is a Teen Challenge graduate.  No other staff is listed for this location. (Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)
Gregory Bauldwin Director Director of "Tucson Men's Induction Center"--Teen Challenge in Tucson, AZ.  No other staff is listed for this program.  (Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)
Carl Jackson Former Director
Jim Moyer Director Director of "Phoenix Men's Center"--Teen Challenge in Phoenix, AZ.  The only qualifications mentioned is that Moyer is a recovering alcoholic.  No other staff is listed.  (Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)
Tori Ferrari Director Director of "Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis"--Teen Challenge in Tucson, AZ.  No other staff are listed.  (Teen Challenge, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices.  Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience.  Thank you for your help.)
Marla Mickelson House Mother Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Beth Painter House Mother Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Sarah Dunbar (Noble) House Mother Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Lindsey Shelp (Harkey) House Mother Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Sarah Ells (Esparza) Counselor Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Suzi King Counselor Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Natalie Anderson Counselor Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Christi Olson-Snyder Academics Springboard Home for Youth in Crisis--Tucson, AZ staff.
Daniel Williamson CEO/Director Director of "New Horizons Christian Academy"--Teen Challenge in Flagstaff, AZ.  Williamson's only qualification is that he is a Teen Challenge "graduate". 
Shannon Butler "Academics/Athletics" New Horizons Christian Academy staff. 
Nick Wallace Administrator New Horizons Christian Academy staff.
Andy Gonzales Resource/Development New Horizons Christian Academy staff.  Gonzales' only qualification is that he is a Teen Challenge "graduate".
Nicholas Newell Campus Manager New Horizons Christian Academy staff.  Newell's only qualification is that he is a Teen Challenge "graduate".  These "graduates" have no training or expertise in helping the mentally ill or addicted. 
Teen Challenge Information--See www.heal-online.org/StraightandTeenChallenge.htm
HEAL Review-- Teen Challenge Ranch in Morrow, AR Contract & Enrollment Materials  Teen Challenge in Arizona does not appear to keep its enrollment information online or accessible to the general public.  However, we invite you to read the review of the Teen Challenge Ranch of Morrow, AR contract linked in this segment as the contracts are likely very similar and the program ought to be avoided.

 

 Last Updated: June 17th, 2020

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