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Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Cherokee, IA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT

Inpatient · MAT center · in Cherokee, IA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Part of the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute provides both inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals of all ages, addressing a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns. Huntsman offers specialized care for conditions like autism, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. The facility is easily accessible via the 223 bus line, and parking is available on-site.
A multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers collaborate to treat clients of all ages in crisis situations, offering stabilizing care typically lasting 8-10 days. Huntsman Mental Health Institute offers specialized residential treatment for teens with mental health and substance use concerns, including expressive arts therapy, recreational therapy, medication management, and individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Huntsman also offers medically-monitored inpatient detox for substance use, with a team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and social workers combining to help ensure a safe and comfortable withdrawal period.
Huntsman’s Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment (CAT) programs offer children, teens, and young adults a transformative 5- to 8-week experience designed to uncover the root causes of mental health and behavioral challenges, empowering families with clarity, direction, and hope. These programs offer a safe, structured environment grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), with additional integration of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to support adolescents in their healing journey. With daily access to a child and adolescent psychiatrist, comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments, and individualized, evidence-based treatment, the program equips clients and their families with a clear path to long-term wellness and recovery.
Outpatient services at Huntsman include a combination of medication management, group therapy, and individual therapy. Huntsman additionally offers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ketamine therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for treatment-resistant mood disorders. Clients with substance use concerns can participate in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational enhancement, mindfulness, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) in a group format. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is also available to alleviate cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. state government. Primary focus: mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine + 11 more
Facility operation
State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1251 West Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012

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Facility direct line

(801) 583-2500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Huntsman Mental Health Institute accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Huntsman Mental Health Institute accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific IA Medicaid plan. Call (801) 583-2500 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Huntsman Mental Health Institute offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment.
Does Huntsman Mental Health Institute have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Huntsman Mental Health Institute use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Huntsman Mental Health Institute?
Call the facility directly at (801) 583-2500 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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