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Youth Care of Utah

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission

Overview

With over 30 years of experience, Youth Care of Utah offers treatments for substance use and mental health disorders to teens aged 12-17. Nestled in a homelike setting with white picket fences and sprawling, green, luscious lawns, the facility provides 24/7 residential care and day treatment programs, integrating intensive therapeutic services and a fully accredited academic program, to ensure that clients receive well-rounded support and tools for long-term recovery. Evidence-based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma therapy, and 12-Step support. Youth Care also emphasizes family involvement with weekly family therapy sessions, as well as a co-ed partial hospitalization program (PHP), so students can continue to grow after residential treatment. to support long-term recovery.

  • Location:

    12595 South Minuteman Drive , Draper, UT 84020 Directions

  • Ages Served: Youth (Ages 12-17)
  • Genders Accepted: Female, Male
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Adolescents, Mental health disorders
  • Languages Served: Spanish, English

Age-Specific Treatment

  • Levels of care include a residential treatment program with 24-hour care for teens with severe challenges, and a PHP day treatment program featuring structure therapeutic care and academic support as a step-down from residential treatment.
  • Core therapeutic approaches include CBT and DBT, with trauma-informed care like EMDR and biofeedback, as well as solution-focused therapy and play therapy to help students manage and develop coping skills.
  • 12-Step support groups and addiction recovery sessions are also facilitated for teens with substance use disorders to encourage peer-to-peer connection.

Academic Program and Family Support

  • Youth Care offers an accredited academic program staffed by certified teachers, to support students with a wide range of learning abilities during treatment. Programs are designed to ensure teens can successfully reintegrate into school or prepare for post-secondary education.
  • The center also encourages family involvement to promote long-term recovery and healthy home environments, through weekly family therapy sessions that address challenges and strengthen family dynamics.

Home-Like Setting with Engaging Recreational Activities

  • Youth Care provides a residential, home-like environment for comfort and security, with individualized treatment schedules featuring individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Students engage in recreational therapy to support mind-body healing, and group activities like pet therapy, process groups, and more.
  • A point-based system rewards positive behavior with additional privileges.

Experienced Staff with Specialized Focus

  • Youth Care offers a team of experienced clinicians with specialized expertise in adolescent care.

Patient Reviews

  • “Youth Care provided a safe place for my son to face his addiction and learn coping skills to help himself”
  • “Everyone was caring and very professional. They challenged our son just enough and knew when and how to encourage him.”
  • “I’m extremely grateful to have such a place. Thank you for everything.”

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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