Overcoming addictions and life-consuming behaviors can be difficult for anyone, but the local Adult and Teen Challenge Center steps in with its specialized program to help participants conquer life-defining hindrances.
DEPORT â The dream of Ray and Pat Evers of the Texas Dream Center lives on today at Adult and Teen Challenge of Texas facilities at the East Texas Menâs Rehab Center in Deport and the East Texas Womenâs Rehab Center in Clarksville.
The couple began working with those with addictions more than 40 years ago by putting them in camper trailers and working with them one on one. They began the Dream Center in 2013, and transferred ownership of the nonprofit organization to the Adult and Teen Challenge organization in November 2020.
A ribbon cutting by the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce is to take place at 4 p.m. Thursday with a reception from 4 to 8 p.m. at the menâs center, 126 Highway 271.