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I haven't heard any person satisfied with the services they have received in this place, I could give this place negative stars. From the time I got there to the time I left, I was kept here against my will. They hurt me more mentally, I hope they close soon so they don't hu ...
About Salt Lake Behavioral Health
Salt Lake Behavioral Health is located in South Salt Lake, Utah. They provide inpatient and outpatient treatment to those with mental, behavioral or substance use disorders. They’re licensed by the state of Utah and accredited by The Joint Commission.
They have an inpatient adult mental health unit that’s designed for those who need structure and support to overcome anxiety, depression or unstable moods as well as help with suicidal thoughts or after a recent suicide attempt. They use a team of psychological providers, licensed therapists, mental health professionals and registered nurses who use a multidisciplinary treatment approach that addresses each person’s different needs. They mainly use group psychotherapy and individual medication management in a controlled, comfortable and secure environment.
They have a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) which is for adults who need a high level of structure to overcome psychosis, aggressive behaviors or mood instability. This is an intensive inpatient treatment program.
They have a Detox and Courage to Change Medicine Program that uses medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help recognize the substance abuse cycle and learn strategies for long term recovery. They also have a Courage to Change Addiction Medicine Rehab Program which is a 30 day inpatient rehab program where you’ll have 24/7 nurse supervision and focus on daily recovery through interventions, relapse prevention and addressing trauma.
They have two intensive outpatient programs here, one for adults and another for adolescents. The adult outpatient program is for those who have tried a general outpatient program and didn’t have success. It’s also for people who’ve been hospitalized for any addiction or psychological issue and need added support when they return back to their everyday lives.
The adolescent intensive outpatient program is for people aged 13 to 17. It meets three times per week for three hours per day, to provide in-depth mental health treatment. It runs Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7 pm to accommodate school schedules.
They also have the Strong Hope Military Trauma Program which is a mental health and substance abuse treatment program for members of the military, military families and veterans. It’s an evidence based PTSD treatment protocol focused on combat trauma, military sexual trauma and childhood trauma.
This program is also focused on addiction and those with dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression and other behavioral health issues. They have separate programs for women and men too.
For short term psychiatric programs they accept most major insurances and many Utah Medicaid plans. For the residential or inpatient 30 day addiction program they accept Medicare and TRICARE, and for the military trauma program, they accept TRICARE East, TRICARE West and TRICARE Overseas as well as referrals from your local VA.
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Amazing I wish I can come back I need help being back feels like an endless pain loop and suffering.
Response from the owner15 hours ago
Hi, Aarn. Thank you for taking the time to review us. Please visit https://saltlakebehavioralhealth.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information at your convenience so we may discuss your review. We appreciate your time and hope to hear from you.
Imagine my surprise when there were no curtains and a hard mattress with plastic pillows!!The food is awful and most of us had diarrhea. Full of salt .!The reason I came here was the twice a week intense therapy. I didn't like my therapist.Jen She called me a chronic liarAfter only meeting with me once !! I was told I couldn't change therapists .I finally called the patient advocate.Now they can change the last 6 days of my stay.I compained so much they asked me to leave and pay my own way.They finally brought me a ticket home 3 days early .I'm more traumatized from this stay of hell than I was before I went in.
Response from the owner5 days ago
Hi, Roxanne. Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.saltlakebehavioralhealth.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Only place I could find that excepted Medicare. (Retired) Lots of different personalities can be difficult to deal with and could get in the way of your learning. Overall I feel a excellent 30 day lock down facility. They need more and longer. (30-60-90)
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Catherine. Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.saltlakebehavioralhealth.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon. 
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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.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
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.
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
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient 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.
Intensive Outpatient Clients often choose to enter intensive outpatient programs (IOP) when they exit inpatient rehab. Others turn to IOP as an alternative to hospitalization. Intensive outpatient rehabs offer high-level care for clients in early recovery and those at an elevated risk of relapse, typically requiring them to commit to between nine and 20 hours of treatment per week. The most prevalent treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery education, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and holistic therapies, such as meditation.
Medically Assisted Detox Medical detox is the safest way to remove addictive substances from your body under the care of medical professionals. In an inpatient environment, you'll be monitored 24/7 by doctors, nurses, and clinical experts, who will help keep you as safe and comfortable as possible and administer medication if needed to treat any withdrawal symptoms. The process may take up to a week or longer depending on your needs, and is often at least partially covered by insurance.
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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.
Military Program
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).
Young Adult Program
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.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Active addiction can quickly lead to malnutrition. This makes recovery even harder because your body doesn't have the nutrients it needs to function. During nutrition therapy, you'll learn about the effects of substance use on the body, how food can help your mental health, and how to maintain a nutritious diet.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
When your body no longer gets nicotine from cigarettes, you will most likely experience withdrawal and craving symptoms. Nicotine replacement therapy is designed to ease these symptoms so you are more comfortable and less likely to relapse.
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
Contact Information
(801) 264-6000 
3802 South 700 East
South Salt Lake, UT 84106
Get Help Now - 385-390-3465
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