Lions Gate Recovery

Flexible Outpatient And Day Treatment

The center provides several levels of outpatient care designed to fit daily life. Regular outpatient counseling offers weekly individual and group sessions, while the partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides a full daytime schedule before clients return home at night. For those who need more structure but cannot step away from work or school, the intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers evening sessions. Programs are designed to let clients engage in care at a pace and intensity that matches their needs. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can be prescribed to help ease withdrawals and cravings.

Trauma-Informed Care And Core Therapies

The program uses evidence-based therapies while emphasizing trauma recovery. Clients also explore 12-step groups for a lasting recovery community. Each client begins with a full medical and psychological assessment, and care includes discharge planning, naloxone training, and overdose prevention education. Case management helps clients connect with housing resources and social services as needed. This layered support ensures treatment addresses not only addiction but also the life factors that impact recovery outcomes.

Structured IOP Pathways

For clients entering IOP, clients can choose between two models, one lasting 6 months and another extending to 18 months. Both begin with three nights per week of three-hour sessions for focused early support. As clients progress, session frequency tapers to two nights per week, then one, before concluding with aftercare groups. Each stage emphasizes skill-building, relapse prevention strategies, and community connection. This approach allows clients to gradually practice independence while still receiving consistent guidance.

Life Skills And Recreational Therapy

The center incorporates several physical and recreational activities into treatment. Clients attend yoga sessions for stress relief, jiu-jitsu training with a black belt instructor to build resilience, and regular gym time for physical health. Hiking through nearby Zion National Park and seasonal fishing trips give participants the chance to experience Utah’s natural landscapes as part of their healing. Life skills classes, covering areas such as communication, daily responsibilities, and healthy routines, further equip clients for long-term sobriety.

Alumni And Continuing Recovery

When outpatient programs are completed, the center offers aftercare groups, recovery coaching, and outcome follow-up to help clients maintain progress. Alumni are encouraged to stay connected through volunteer opportunities, service events, and the annual Alumni Day celebration, which brings together former clients to share experiences and celebrate recovery milestones. These ongoing connections provide community, accountability, and encouragement during the transition back into daily life.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe Lions Gate Recovery as life-improving, with many sharing that it gave them hope, tools for recovery, and a sense of belonging.

• Staff & Care Experience (90% positive): Reviewers consistently praise the counselors and team for their compassion, insight, and dedication. Many note that staff truly understand recovery and go the extra mile. "The counselors and staff are skilled and intuitive."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Numerous clients report that the program helped them maintain sobriety. Some describe finally finding success after years of struggling elsewhere. "Walking into Lions Gate saved my life."
• Support & Community (85% positive): Many call the program a family-like environment, with group work, alumni connections, and peer encouragement cited as vital. A few mention family members also noticing positive changes. "This isn’t just a treatment center — it’s a family, a safe place, and a foundation for lasting change."
• Facility & Environment: Clients describe the setting as safe, welcoming, and conducive to healing. Several mention feeling comfortable enough to grow and open up during their stay.
• Access & Process: Admissions and communication are often described as smooth, with quick access to care and helpful staff. Some clients specifically mention seamless transitions from inpatient to outpatient or day treatment.