ABMI supports the training of addiction counselors through Addictive Behavior Counseling Schools (ABCS) around the world. Each school equips men and women called to bring healing, restoration, and freedom to those struggling with addiction, trauma, and abuse.
Apply Now →The Addictive Behavior Counseling School began in September 1989 on the University of the Nations campus in Kona, Hawaii, under the leadership of Darv and Carol Smith and Miriam Young.
What started as a response to the growing need for faith rooted addiction recovery soon became a global movement. The school was born out of God’s heart to reach those often rejected by society and even the Church: people battling addiction, trauma, abuse, and isolation.
From the beginning, the vision was clear: to train counselors who would meet people in their pain and help restore them to wholeness through the power of Christ.
ABCS launches on the University of the Nations campus in Kona, Hawaii, led by Darv and Carol Smith and Miriam Young.
Early schools and outreaches begin in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Micronesia, Guam, Yap, Palau, and Hong Kong. Graduates launch rehab programs like Omult in Palau and pioneer new methods of recovery ministry with community agencies.
In 1999, leadership expands to a new generation of ABC graduates. Kona continues under Linda Subris. Jeju, Korea schools begin under Jungwoo Cheon and Fuana Tmarsel. India, Fiji, Zambia, Uganda, and Brazil launch new programs through YWAM leaders and local pastors, and Mongolia hosts short term workshops reaching remote areas.
ABC Schools continue under leaders like Abraham Kim (Kona, HI), Dae Jong Lee (Jeju, Korea), Edkarla and Evandro Adriano (Brazil), and Sandra and Gustavo Lima (USA).
Solid nations have active or developing schools. Dashed nations are where we are praying for future schools.
Graduates of ABC Schools have founded addiction recovery and rehabilitation programs in several nations, remaining true to the Word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Men’s and women’s recovery programs led by ABC graduates Ashang Kasar and Mayola Ngamchio.
A thriving rehab center in Curitiba led by Paulo and Ieda da Silva, restoring lives through Christ centered care.
Collaboration with Youth With A Mission and local ministries to equip culturally diverse leaders across continents.
We believe these schools began in the heart of God. Addiction in all its forms is a source of pain across every culture. Scripture shows God’s compassion for the brokenhearted and His desire to restore them to life and freedom.
ABMI exists to see the needs of the world through God’s eyes, training counselors who carry His hope into the darkest places.
ABMI continues to support the training of addiction counselors around the world. We invite you to apply to an Addictive Behavior Counseling School today.
