Youth Care Treatment Center

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.

Payment Options

Private insurance
Self-pay options
Financial aid
Military Insurance

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

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.

Programs

Adolescence program

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Children program

Elderly program

HIV/AIDS program

LGBTQ program

Settings & Amenities

Basketball court
Recreation room
Gym
Art activities
Yoga studio
Residential setting
Private rooms
Music room
Hiking
Day school
Mountain Views
Walking Trails
Wilderness setting
Tennis court

Insurance

Our Policy: Youth Care Treatment Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

CareFirst

Carelon Behavioral Health

Premera

Treatment

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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

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

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.

Individual Therapy

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.

Motivational Interviewing

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

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 Therapy

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.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

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.

Family Therapy

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

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

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

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.

Accreditations

SAMHSA

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 License

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

Joint Commission

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

NAATP

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

(801) 882-2618

Website

12595 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

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2.66 (132 reviews)

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2.7 (129 reviews)

Vague Teleport

1 month ago

Do NOT send your children here! Staff are permitted to BREAK WRISTS during restraints. During my stay at YouthCare of Utah several years ago I knew a 15 year old with both wrists broken for defiance as well as several others with severe sprains and fractures from the Gooseneck Holds. There has to be a better way. If you, as a team of multiple grown adults, cannot handle a CHILDS TANTRUM you should NOT be allowed to ABUSE said child.

Leland Brocchini

I was there got my wrist broken and they did.not send me to the hospital to get a x-ray for 2 weeks they also have the worst education I have ever seen. It s like stuff you learn in prison when you are locked up for murder and you want to kill time by learning nothing. Being here and missing 8th grade made my transition into high school really hard for me to make friends and stuff. I ve got over it 100% but it s just to show you how bad this place is. I did get away with a lot cause I was cool with a lot of the staff and just kept it 100% with them at all times so I never really got yelled at other then my wrist being broken.But I do remember not being able to go to the kitchen to get a cup of water and asking a staff member can I please sit in this chair like whatttt I m going to sit wherever I want to sit it s just horrible what they do. The therapy also here sucks looking back 7 years and really growing up holding a full time job, having other therapists in the past and stuff. Just a horrible place. Schedule: wake up at 7:30-8am8:00 am eat breakfast8:30 go to school 9:00 be in school until like 5:00 or whatever6:00 deep clean the house and wipe down toilet seats that other kids sit on and stuff. Just absolutely gross8:30 go to bed.I had to repeat that everyday for 6 monthsYou can t even watch tv.Some of the staff were cool but I still talk to a few old ones and stuff and they say this place is the most messed up place they have ever worked at. So if you are a parent just think of that for realAnd whoever is struggling just realize everything will get better over time. Just be healthy go outside, learn something new everyday, and be with the ones who matter most to you in your life like family and friends. You don t need to be in a place like this I could have been there for 3 days went home and just stopped my young stupid kid behavior back in the day lolPeace out

lucian Rose

Ollie_the_feog

2 months ago

I stayed for 9 months, the therapeutic treatment was ok the therapist were great but the staff were not the greatest a few times some of the staff smelled like cigarettes and weed also one time a staff came in with covid and I got pretty sick,I didn't like how they would treat some kids better then others( I'm not talking about the level systemI am genuinely scared of going back to that place and that's not a good thing sometimes during the group the therapist would make the kids talk about really personal stuff that had nothing to with topic I didn't like seeing my friends crying and then expected to do school work right after,the only staff I could trust was willy and Jamie they were both easy to talk to

Anna Kuntz (turntechUnderground)

This is the most efficient way to make your child hate you for the rest of their life. Please please please watch The Program on Netflix and know it s similar. Your child will undergo strip searches, solitary confinement, attack therapy, physical abuse, sexual abuse, conversion therapy, and will be encouraged or even forced to abuse their peers. Literally not a single person I met here is doing well now. I am personally unemployed, a highschool dropout, and I have multiple extremely serious mental health diagnosies because of my time here. I may never be able to work a job and the only reason I m able to eat is because of government assistance. If you want to take a chisel and violently carve out everything that makes the child themselves, leaving only an empty husk, send them here.P.S. Hi Maggie! Did you remember that you said you would reach out after I left? Well it s been 5 years and I haven t heard a word. I hope every single Alpine staff member except maybe Denise is as unhappy as I am.P.P.S. They released my records to me under my preferred name (someone who doesn t legally exist) without any attempt to verify my identity.

Nyah Gonzales

When I was about 16 years old my parents admitted me to Youth Care. I had been jumping around multiple other inpatient and outpatient programs for years prior to Youth Care and always felt the same. If it wasn t for Youth Care I wouldn t be the woman I am today. Before I got to Youth Care I didn t want help and was unwilling to change my habits. Youth Care staff and therapist Romeo Kistler helped me in more ways anyone can imagine. Yes it is hard being away from family and friends but you can t expect it to be easy. My experience at Youth Care helped me create better habits and help me learn who I am as a person. I left Youth Care feeling ready to face the world again. 2 years later I continue to practice my therapy sessions with Romeo. He is an extraordinary therapist and I recommended him for his amazing work.

Response from the owner2 months ago

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nickname

I was there 2 years ago. The staff would constantly burn the food. Several times we woke up to the fire alarm going off. The staff did not care about being careful with their restraints. I witnessed several kids get slammed to the concrete and thrown against walls. A kid there had appendicitis and had surgery and came back the same day she had her surgery. A staff member slammed the same girl against a brick wall breaking her arm. I was exposed to way too many people who shouldn't have been there. I was fearing for my life many times there.

Juliana Kohler

My story with Youth Care is not over yet. When I was 16 I was admitted to this facility for 10 months. During this time, I experienced physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse. I spoke out about this abuse incessantly, and each time, the claims were pushed under the rug. I have been speaking with a detective on my claims, and there is an investigation going on about this facility as well as other Acadia facilities. As I become an adult, this trauma has affected my day-to-day life. I will be pressing charges against Acadia Healthcare, expecting compensation for the abuse. With all of this being said, all of the changes that this facility NEEDS to make, I do believe there is hope for facilities like this. The therapy was absolutely wonderful. My therapist was an intern named Kristen, who changed my life. I also think the constant "process groups" for hours every week really did a lot of good for me.

Marcy Brown

I am very thankful and happy for the support my son received at Youth Care. His therapist Jake was outstanding and connected with him right from the start. While no parent wants to be in a situation where their child has to receive this kind of treatment, I am grateful that a place like Youth Care exists. He made great progress while he was in the program and is now doing much better.

Thank you! We strive to be a source of superior service and comprehensive support.

Suri Falcone

i cant even express how bad this place was, i spent 10 months there and all the wile i got groomed by staff, emotanaly abused, and watched other kids get neglected, one girl was so sick she couldnt walk and when they finaly took her to the hospital they said that there was a posibility that she had cancer. . . if you want to give your kid MORE trauma send them here, by all means . . . thell hate you for the rest of there lifes. and if i could give 0 stars i would!

Anna Vega

3 months ago

I chose Youth Care Treatment center for my teen and she was there for 3 weeks and had an overall awful experience. She was not only allowed to be physically assaulted by another teen there and experience that major trauma that is now still effecting her negatively, but she was also blamed by staff and yelled at and put down because of it. I am disappointed and honestly quite disgusted that this situation was allowed to happen. The ONLY positive thing about Youth Care was the therapist working with her named Ty. She is phenomenal and deserves recognition and also probably a better job somewhere else. I highly DO NOT recommend Youth Care for parents looking for residential treatment for their teens. Our experience has caused much more harm than any good.

Gisele Lotus

if your thinking about sending your child here please read what is said in the photos i m also here to tell you i went there in 2022 and it s still that horrible

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