Detox
Constant abuse and degradation. The entire system is punishment based
About Youth Care Treatment Center
Youth Care Treatment Center is in Draper, Utah. They’re a behavioral and mental health care center for adolescents. They provide residential and partial hospitalization programs for youths ages 11 to 18 who are recovering from addiction and behavioral disorders. They combine psychotherapy with life skills training.
Their residential program allows you to focus on your recovery in a center that resembles a home. There’s some good amenities, like mountain views, hiking trails, and onsite day school, art, and recreational facilities. In the Academic Treatment Program, accredited teachers will teach you in high school and college level courses so you don’t fall behind. There’s a small ratio between students and teachers so you get personalized attention. There’s over 60 courses that you can take during your stay.
In terms of therapy, you’ll get health assessments, personalized plans, and individual, group, and family therapy. They use cognitive and dialectical behavioral approaches as well as EMDR, creative arts therapy, and experiential therapy. They’ll coordinate family counseling so that your loved ones will be part of the process.
Once you’re done with the inpatient stay, there’s a step down partial hospitalization program to continue your treatment without staying overnight. There’s a day school that runs from 8am to 5pm on weekdays that teaches life skills to prepare you to fully transition back into your community. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Latest Reviews
My child spent several months at YouthCare, about five years ago. I was terrified for them, because I kept seeing frightening reviews as well as really good ones and didn't know who to believe. I even went to visit after their first few weeks, and insisted on having an absolutely private conversation with my child, so they could be frank with me about whether or not they were being treated badly. I was prepared to bring them home, if they gave me reason for concern. I was relieved to be told, cautiously, that although the work was hard and they didn't necessarily like the place, my kid felt that it was doing what they needed a residential treatment center to do. They asked me to leave them there to finish the work they needed to do, and with a glad heart, I did.Six months later, I did bring them home... in triumph, and with the joyful support of the staff. They had made a commitment to take suicide off the table, even when they might feel like it, and they were well on their way to gaining control over their self-harm urges. They had a full tool box of coping tools for when they had a tough time, and they were miles more healthy than when they had begun at YC.My kid now does outpatient therapy twice a week. They have remained stable in their commitment to stay alive, and even found that much of the time, they genuinely *want* to live. They're taking their GED this winter, and plan to get a job in a retail store run by family as their next step. They're making progress, slow but steady, and the learning they did at YC is an enormous part of the foundation for that progress.I will forever be grateful that I was brave enough to risk sending my child to YC and that they were brave enough to tell me that they should stay. When they went to YC, my child was helplessly in the grasp of feelings they did not understand and could not control. When strong feelings come now, they are skilled and confident in how they can handle them.Many thanks to YC and all the skilled and caring staff who make it what it is.I do want to add something that my child said, which I believe is important for anyone considering residential treatment (for themself or their child) to understand:"Any residential treatment is going to cause trauma. That doesn't mean it's a bad place, nor that it isn't necessary. It just means that the way you have to live in a residential treatment center is going to cause trauma as well as help to heal it. Expect that you will later have to do the healing from your residential treatment as part of your eventual treatment process. That's not a reason to avoid doing residential if you need it. It's just part of the deal, the same way surgery to stop internal bleeding will have to include making a cut that also, in itself, bleeds. So the surgery makes you recover from the original wound and then you also have to recover from the wound made by the surgery. That doesn't mean you don't get surgery because you've heard that it cuts into you."So be aware. Any residential center will leave some trauma behind. That includes YouthCare. Doesn't mean they're a bad place. It means residential is a really hard thing to have to do, and like surgery, you only go through it if you really need it.
Response from the owner5 days ago
We re so grateful that you took time to share your thoughts with us! We value any feedback as we continue to be a place for support and healing.
If you care about your child you won't send them here. You will spend tremendous amounts of money to have your children be horrifically abused. Please
As I sit here (41 yrs old) watching a documentary called "The Program" I am reminded of the times I was locked in facilities like Youth Care. I was 12 years old and struggling with depression and issues dumped on me by my parents at too young of an age. While at this facility we were transported to UNI for AA and NA. During one of these visits I was touched by another person inappropriately and told a staff member when we returned and I felt it was safe to do so. I got a demerit and dropped levels because I didn't stand up in the meeting and immediately make a huge scene. I was scared.I was also locked in one of the rooms when you loose control, because I did after a male staff member (who used to play soccer with us) was being inappropriate as well, so I made I scene this time...the room was all bricks, no padding and covered with blood, boogers, and a fingernail was stuck to the wall...The pictures of the bedrooms bring back flashbacks of the anorexic girl still working out and hiding her workouts from staff, and other interesting nights. I don't think I would have made it through without the other Lacy from vegas.I'm just glad my mom's insurance ran out when it did.As a parent now, I will always trust my kids and never let an adult tell me not to trust them. I don't know how my mom just let them throw me in there and only talk once in a while. screw the point system!!!
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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.
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 rehab programs enable clients to integrate addiction treatment with their routine work and home life. Many facilities offer virtual services and evening, night, and weekend sessions to accommodate clients' schedules. Outpatient care typically includes rigorous psychotherapy, including group and family counseling. Most programs also prioritize addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is common for clients with alcohol and/or opioid dependency.
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.
Aftercare Support Clients receiving services in a rehab aftercare program have generally been stable and sober for a period of weeks and months and no longer require high intensity treatment. Many have stepped down from inpatient rehab to outpatient treatment. Others have been discharged from formal treatment but need support in maintaining their sobriety. Clients typically work with their case manager and care team to develop a long-term care plan that aligns with their unique needs and goals.
12-Step Participants in 12 step programs engage in rigorous group counseling, peer coaching, and personal development. Though 12 step recovery is rooted in spiritual principles, religious affiliation is not mandatory. The steps model promotes participants' emotional and psychological healing, which is presumed integral to sustained sobriety. Regular attendance at group meetings is expected. These meetings are free, anonymous, peer-led, and accessible day and night in most communities. Gender and age-specific programs and other specialized formats are common.
Sober Living Homes Each sober living home in Utah is a residence, not a treatment center. This setting does not provide clinical or medical treatment, but many residents attend recovery groups or outpatient rehab while staying at the home. The setting, also called a halfway house, offers a balance between structure and accountability and living in the "real world," to help people transition from treatment to everyday life.
Intervention Services If your friend or family member is suffering physically or psychologically from substance use but denies there is a problem, it might be time for a drug intervention in Utah. This process involves meeting with an intervention specialist from a facility's intervention services program. This specialist will interview family members to gain an understanding of the situation, then facilitate the intervention. Their expertise can prove invaluable in navigating this complex confrontation.
Partial Hospitalization Program A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
24-Hour Clinical Care In order to ensure your safety during the withdrawal process, rehabs offer 24-hour clinical care in Utah. You have access to experienced medical staff around the clock, and they can adminsiter treatments or perform clincial interventions that lessen withdrawal symptoms and make you more comfortable. Teatments can include medications, nutritional supplements, and mental health counseling.
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
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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.
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.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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.
The foundation of motivational interviewing in Utah rests on four pillars: partnership, evocation, acceptance, and compassion. The therapist collaborates with the client, encouraging them to explore their options and make informed decisions about making changes in their lives.
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.
Couples at any stage of their relationship may benefit from couples therapy in Utah. It is designed to keep relationships on the right path by teaching both partners healthy forms of communication and conflict resolution.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Trina Quinney-Packard, M.Ed.
CEO
Tanya May, LPN
Admissions Director
Amy Miner, LCMHC
Clinical Director
Kelly Shaheen, LCSW
Clinical Director
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Utah
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
Accreditation Number: 52602
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 10670
Contact Information
(801) 882-2618 
12595 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020
Get Help Now - 385-390-3465
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