Please note that if you are eligible for admissions, we want to bring you into the program to get help as quickly as possible. If any of these admissions requirements are not reasonable for you or make it difficult for you to be admitted, please mention your concerns to your admissions counselor and they will work with you.

In addition to submitting this online application, admission into the Adult & Teen Challenge program requires the following:

(1) The admissions candidate completes an eligibility phone interview with his admissions counselor. After you submit this application, an admissions counselor will call you to complete your phone interview, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM.

(2) The admissions candidate completes and returns his Financial Agreement. The Financial agreement will be made available after an eligibility phone interview is completed.

(3) The admissions candidate sends a copy of his government-issued photo identification to his admissions counselor (i.e. Driver's License, Identification Card, Military I.D., Passport).

(4) If applicable, the admission candidate send his completed physical form, with his HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Teburclosis lab test result, to his admissions counselor. The Physical Form will be made available after an eligibility phone interview is completed. If the admissions candidate is not able to obtain a physical exam prior to admissions, we can do one for you after you are admitted for $100.

(6) If you are planning to travel to our campus via airplane, bus or train, please do not purchase a ticket without a scheduled admissions appointment day and time, given by one of our admissions personnel. Admissions are by appointment only. Admissions appointments are never scheduled after 3pm or on weekends.

The above-mentioned items may be sent to your admissions counselor at any time by email, text, or fax:

1. Email: admissions@sandhillstc.org
2. Text: 844-947-2944
3. Fax: 844-947-2944

Please note that our text and fax numbers are the same. This is not a mistake.

Adult & Teen Challenge of Sandhills, NC is a 9-month residential recovery program, divided into three phases:

• Phase 1: 30-Day Crisis Program
  • Location: Training Center in Carthage, NC
  • Privileges: Mail, Weekly Phone calls, Recreation
• Phase 2: 90-Day Induction
  • Location: Induction Center in Kannapolis or Elizabethtown, NC
  • Privileges: Mail, Weekly Phone Calls, Recreation, Monthly On-Campus Visits
• Phase 3: 5-Month Training Phase
  • Location: Training Center in Carthage, NC
  • Privileges: Mail, 2x Weekly Phone Calls, Recreation, Monthly Off-Campus Passes, Monthly Weekend Marriage Passes (If Applicable), Weight Room Access, GED Program, Off-Campus Community-Based Service Projects, Life Skills Program

All new students enter the program in Phase 1, located at our Training Center in Carthage, NC. We will provide transportation between centers, as students progress through the phases of the program.

The following guidelines apply to the Phase I 30-Day Crisis program:

(1) The 30-day Crisis Program is the first phase of the long-term program located at our Training Center in Carthage, NC.

(2) All new students are enrolled in the 30-day Crisis Program. Students in the 30-day Crisis Program (Phase I) will reside in the Phase I dorm and adhere to the Phase I program schedule. 

(3) New students must obtain transportation to the Training Center in Carthage, NC, located at 444 Farm Life School Road, Carthage, NC, 28327, after receiving a scheduled admissions appointment from their admissions counselor. No personal vehicles are allowed to be stored on our property.

(4) For the first 14-days the student is in Phase I, there is a "Blackout" period. Absolutely no phone calls or visitations are allowed during this period. Mail is permitted during the "Blackout" period.

(5) When students successfully complete Phase I, they will be transferred to our Induction Center in Kannapolis or Elizabethtown, NC, for the 90-day Induction Program (Phase II). We will provide transportation.

I, {fullName}, acknowledge that I have made an application/desire to be transferred into the program of Adult & Teen Challenge of Sandhills, NC, Inc. (hereafter referred to as ATCSandhills). This is a written acknowledgment of my awareness of the applicable fees that I will be solely responsible for as well as any voluntary financial support that may be required of me, if applicable.

(1) I understand that I am responsible for the non-refundable Admissions fee of $800 and a Physical & Lab fee of $100. 

(2) I understand that I must pursue assistance from family, friends, and other concerned parties to help with the cost of Adult & Teen Challenge for me to go through the program.

(3) I understand that any and all costs for medical bills (health providers, dental and eye care, emergency room care, prescriptions and medications, etc…) regarding my own personal health-related issues will be solely my responsibility.

(4) I understand that there may be a transportation fee for any personal transportation that I may need the ATCSandhills to provide me while in the program. This includes transportation to any non-emergency medical appointments, transportation to public transportation (i.e. airport, bus station, etc…) for approved passes, and transportation to the same for return to an Induction Center, other referral sources, or my final departure from the program. I agree to pay the ATCSandhills all transportation fees in advance of appointments being made or travel plans being executed.

(5) I understand that it is my responsibility to apply for food stamp benefits that I may be entitled to while enrolled in the Adult & Teen Challenge. I understand that I will contribute 100% of all food stamp benefits to the ATCSandhills monthly.

(6) I understand that any other sources of income I receive while enrolled in the program (i.e. disability, pension/retirement benefits, insurance settlements, income tax returns, liquidated assets, benevolence assistance, etc…) will be subject to my willful contribution to the ATCSandhills up to the equivalent amount of total food stamp benefit ($192/month) I would have been entitled to if not for these other sources of income. I will surrender the specific amount to the ATCSandhills monthly.

(7) I understand that I will be financially responsible for any damage to property of the ATCSandhills which I caused while enrolled in the program.

(8) I understand that any unpaid fees will necessitate the withholding of the “Certificate of Graduation” until all fees are paid at the ATCSandhills.

(9) I understand that any accidental bodily injury incurred by me while fulfilling my work therapy assignment while at the ATCSandhills does not qualify me for Workman’s Compensation claim. Accidental Medical Expense coverage, as provided by the ATCSandhills, may not cover my accidental medical expenses. Otherwise, I am fully responsible for any and all medical expenses that I may incur.

(10) If admitted to the program with a valid prescription for medication, I agree to take the medications, as prescribed by my doctor. I understand that failure to comply with this policy may lead to dismissal from the program.

(11) I understand that there is an optional program add-on for five Licensed Professional Counseling sessions during the first 30-days in the program. The one-time fee for this add-on is $300. I understand that I will have the option to pay this fee upon submitting this application or by completing the Financial Agreement with my admissions counselor.