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Copper Hills Youth Center

5899 Rivendell Drive
West Jordan, UT 84081
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Copper Hills Youth Center UT 84081

About Copper Hills Youth Center

Many who have attended the residential treatment program offered by the center have found it to be simple. After you pass through the Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) then you’ll gain access to treatment that is carefully chosen based on your needs. Your care plan will be tailored according to your condition and the level of care you require.

Most are placed in individual and group counseling and are treated by licensed clinicians. What makes this residential substance abuse treatment program unique is that you will need to do five core assignments during your stay. These assignments revolve around accountability, drug history, autobiography, thinking errors, relapse cycles and relapse prevention.

Your counselors will encourage you to share your completed assignments with your loved ones. This exercise helps your family members better understand what substance use includes and how they can support you in your sobriety journey.

In addition, if beneficial for your needs, you will also have the opportunity to enroll in the recreation therapy program. This program focuses on helping you through addiction and co-occurring conditions through spiritual, psychological, physical, social and cognitive care.

You should also know that the average stay is six to eight months. Boys and girls are separated to better adhere to specific needs.

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

Nicole Kaye
1 month ago on Google
5
My daughter has been to multiple residential centers and was at a lose of where she can go and she went to copper hills and she engaged with the staff and eventually ended up discharging and finishing her program at guide level. I am so proud of her and the staff who helped her along the way. Her therapist was the greatest and we actually had family therapy that helped my daughter and I get to an understanding. I appreciate everything they have done for my daughter and would recommend this place. Thanks copper hills staff!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your kind words about our team. We are honored by your recommendation and glad to know that the support and family therapy were helpful for you and your daughter.
Ace Yuan
1 month ago on Google
5
Within the 7 month my son ace was with issac my son was always happy, greatful, positive, and gave issac a wonderful thanks. We really enjoy having issac as our therapist. Issac was amazing. Thank for making son a part of your facility.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! Kind words such as these are held very dear to our hearts, so we will be sure to pass your comments along. We hope you are doing well, and thank you again!
Rick Jackson
1 month ago on Google
5
Cooper Hills Youth Center is a very well run program. This was my child’s third program and by far the best and where he made the most progress.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Cooper Hills Youth Center and your child’s progress.
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Accepted Insurance

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Copper Hills Youth Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

In Utah, individuals looking for substance abuse treatment can find several inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. Typically, you can expect the program to include evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, skills development groups, and experiential therapies, like equine therapy, and adventure therapy. By receiving expert addiction treatment and learning new coping strategies, you'll drastically improve your mental health and the ability to achieve long-term sobriety.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Life skills training helps you handle the daily obligations of work, school, and family. It rebuilds your self awareness and self confidence so you can face these challenges with healthy coping strategies rather than succumb to relapse.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Recreational therapy helps you in your addiction recovery program by improving your overall well being. Activities can include sports, music, and nature excursions that give you positive experiences, reduce your cravings, and offer the opportunity to reduce your stress. These aid in your addiction recovery.

During dialectical behavior therapy in Utah, you'll work on developing four main skills. Interpersonal effectiveness helps you manage your relationships. Mindfulness keeps you present in the current moment rather than worry or regret. Distress tolerance helps you accept emotions. Emotional regulation gives you the tools you need to successfully manage intense emotions.

Community building is an important aspect of group therapy sessions in Utah. The sense of community building among participants encourages more transparent sharing of experiences in a judgment free environment. You create strong bonds with the people in your group that support your journey to recovery.

Family therapists work with all members of the family unit to understand the impact that addiction has had on the family collectively and individually. Together they develop strategies to help their loved one recover. The therapist facilitates open discussions between family members to help build resilience and improve interactions. Ultimately, this supports their loved one's path to sobriety.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • wifi iconWifi
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • recreation iconRecreation Room

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Ron S. Tuinei

CEO

Dean Fonua

CFO

C. Rhett Cragun, LCSW

Director of Clinical Services

Patricia Riccardi, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources

Arva Loveland

Director of Admissions

Suzanne Clements

Program Director

Tevita Makalo

Program Director

Valorie Reit-Leatham, BSN, RN

Director of Nursing

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Copper Hills Youth Center.

Contact Information

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5899 Rivendell Drive
West Jordan, UT 84081

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Reviews of Copper Hills Youth Center

3.25/5 (163 reviews)
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Grandson

My grandson has been there 2 months almost and they refused contact with me his only stable family contact. I talked to him twice and was promised twice a week but it didn’t happen. There was no communication or explanation as to why. Finally social worker said they have ... Read More

Lisa N Graham-b.
Reviewed on 9/2/2026
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0
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4
time in chyc

I had my ups and downs here, but i had a good bond with upper gems staff with both my therapists i had really bad anger issues when i first went here but i worked on it i wouldnt of done that without both my units (Rubies,Diamonds) i hated alot of staff and ive seen what som ... Read More

Tana D.
Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Staff
5
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3
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3
Cleanliness
2
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Chloe Shewbridge

My experience at CHYC had its ups and downs. I hated (some) of the male staff because a lot of them had really big egos and it would piss me off:) Even though their egos were really irritating it helped me learn to control my anger. I wanted to thank some staff for helping m ... Read More

Chloe S.
Reviewed on 8/29/2025
Staff
3
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3
Meals
3
Value
3
Cleanliness
3
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Google Reviews

3.26 (160 reviews)
Mom
3 days ago
5

As a single mom navigating the mental health field in Nevada since my son was 8 was miserable and at 15 my son was sent to Utah . Hardest thing I have ever had to do was take my son to another state and leave him in the care of yet another behavioral center . Cooper hills and it's amazing staff from Ron T. To Rhett C. ...To Mike P in transportation, Ivette A, & Nathan S , Jennifer C, in education to Nurse Kate , Nurse Mac , ST, Sunny , Kings, Folsey program managers and Lisa L in admitting and the amazing receptionist ladies , as well as Danita R a transport partner for the center . These amazing people helped my son to get off medications completely that he had been on since 8 yrs old , medications that caused other health problems and anger issues . Cooper hills was willing to do things Nevada did not have the resources or ability or doctors that cared enough to do . Cooper hills staff named above treated my son as a person and not a number or statistic . They went above and beyond and helped me and my daughter to see my son a couple times well he was there. Though it was not easy for my son as he had been attacked twice by another kid struggling , and other kids struggling to manage their pain and behaviors were tough for my son , they were getting help there as well . The care team and school team helped my son get great grades and work on coping skills and managing emotions . But the major blessing was seeing God walk through this difficult time for our family in every step of the way . Danita R that helped with transport and spoke to me about God's goodness on our drives was amazing . The mental health field is struggling and employees can get burnt out from dealing with tough emotions and dysregulation from kids they care for , but I am so grateful for the employees and their hearts to help these children in a very difficult field . Thank you all . Never forget no matter how draining it can be or how hard work gets , your training and hearts , YOU ALL make a difference in the healing of not just our kids but our families and communities. You are the reason my son is happy now and more calm and our home is safer and most of all the reason my son is still here with us alive and happy and calm now. The only complaint my son had was the food was undercooked compared to many facilities he had been in before . But thank you to the kitchen team and cleaning teams because you make the facility a better place too. Hardest thing I ever had to do and months of praying and crying and feeling helpless because I was so far away but Copper Hills staff did what years of Nevada behavioral facilities could not do . I can not thank you all enough . Great job Ron T. Thank you for years of dedication and training to help run a facility that helps our children . God please bless and protect these amazing people and continue to give them strength to change lives . Thank you Copper Hills . First picture of first day sadness to a bright smiling calm happy son during a visit . Thank you .

Response from the owner
It means the world to us that you took time out of your day to leave us this great feedback. Thank you! We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Acacia C
2 weeks ago
1

I went to Copper Hills Youth Center when I was 17. I had the absolute worst experience I’ve ever had at facilities like this. 99% of the staff genuinely don’t know what they are doing, or how to work with children with any type of mental health issues. And because they don’t know what they are doing they will send you to a place called SPARKS. It’s interesting because sparks was supposed to be a place to recollect yourself when you’re having a harder time than usual or take a moment. Instead it was used as a threat and a punishment. If you were crying and you didn’t want to talk? Sparks. Doesn’t matter if you’re not ready to talk yet and you just need a quiet moment to yourself you will get sent to sparks. Feeling too sad to get out of bed? Sparks. You’ll also get a lecture on how you’re not doing enough in your treatment. Down there you are NOT allowed to talk, and you have to do a bunch of paperwork that is all repetitive and makes how you’re feeling worse. Literally defeats the purpose of going down there. Next the staff are physical in a way they shouldn’t be. They like to argue back with very angry patients to get them more upset, causing the patient to sometimes get physical. They will then put the patient in a restraint and quite literally find ways to hurt them without making it obvious. Ex:pinching and pulling the patients hair. Some staff if you had a preferred name will tell others “ that’s not your real name”. They are extremely unprofessional. A staff member that was recently hired while I was there and gave us her vape. Some staff members specifically male staff , would help the 12 year old girls pass notes to other units. A lot of kids had issues with how they were treated by staff who are supposed to stay professional when situations are getting escalated not make them worse because they find it fun and entertaining. The staff are supposed to be reporting things that are going on not helping the kids do things they aren’t supposed too. But at the end of the day they are all there for a paycheck and don’t care about any of the kids. They want money and the power to control. It’s sad and honestly pathetic that they picked a treatment center with KIDS that have mental health issues.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Julia Castellano
2 weeks ago
1

My name is Julia Castellano. I spent a year and eleven days at Copper Hills Youth Center, July 11, 2024 to July 22, 2025. I was sent there because I needed help. More than a year later, it is hard to reconcile how a place dedicated to healing became the source of trauma. Individual rules fail to capture Copper Hills. A single rule sounds minor to an outsider, but micromanagement builds a prison. It changes your soul to wake up every morning and fall asleep every night suffocated by absolute control. There was no ordinary life to return to. No bedroom where I could close the door and exist without being observed. My words, friendships, frustration, expression, silence, and even the way I asked for help could be interpreted by somebody else. When almost everything has been taken from you, small freedoms become enormous. Compliance became the currency for freedom. Eventually, I stopped needing someone else to watch me. I began watching myself. I learned to examine my words before speaking. To wonder what my face looked like to others. I learned that honesty could feel dangerous when the people evaluating it also controlled when you could go home. Even in therapy, I locked my struggles away because I thought confessing them would keep me trapped. The system felt backward, forcing me to need help while demanding I prove I was fine to earn my freedom. In SPARCS, a windowless lockdown unit often called solitary confinement, we spent days facing a wall, completing worksheets in silence and asking permission for basic needs. Residents weren't allowed outdoor time, contact with parents, or therapy. The days consisted of waiting. Waiting for the day to pass. Waiting for something to change. Waiting to become somebody the program considered ready. Those days belonged to my adolescence. I cannot get them back. I witnessed fear and distress become ordinary life. I remember a girl crying in a hallway while staff counted down toward restraining her. I remember the pain in hearing her screaming for help while we were yelled at to sleep. You learn from moments like that. You learn what is safe to say. You learn what is safer to keep inside. When I reported a staff member who made me uncomfortable, the response focused on what I had supposedly done wrong by speaking about it. What stayed with me wasn't just the discomfort. It was the realization that telling someone could create another problem for me. After leaving Copper Hills, I began researching. I have spent entire days, sometimes weeks, reading records, comparing what was written down with what I remember living through, trying to understand how a year of my life could still feel difficult to explain. Part of that search is about accountability. Part of that is because I am still trying to find myself somewhere inside the paperwork. Leaving did not end everything. Sometimes I still second-guess decisions that belong entirely to me. Sometimes I catch myself waiting for permission nobody asks me for. Sometimes I close my eyes and Copper Hills feels closer than the room I am standing in. And sometimes it feels as though a part of me is still trapped behind those locked doors. I know that I left. I know where I am. But sometimes knowing something and feeling it are two different things. That is what I want parents to understand. A child can learn every rule. They can learn the right answers. They can learn when to speak, when to stay quiet, what expression to wear, and how to look cooperative. They can become very good at surviving an institution. That does not always mean they are healing. Before sending your child to Copper Hills, ask more than whether they are following the program. Ask whether they still trust their own voice. Ask whether they feel safe telling you something is wrong. Ask whether they feel that honesty could cost them freedom, credibility, privileges, or their chance to come home. I learned to hold things back. Please do not mistake that silence for healing.

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We take your feedback very seriously and would like to learn more so that we can address your concerns. If you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please visit http://www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/ and provide us with your contact information. Again, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We hope to hear from you soon.
Lisa Barr
3 weeks ago
1

Response from the owner
Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
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