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New Focus Academy

Heber City, UT

SAMHSA Verified

in Heber City, UT.

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About New Focus Academy

New Focus Academy is a residential support school for adolescents ages 12-18 with autism. Their mission is to help adolescents improve independence, build self-esteem, and develop healthy relationships. They offer individualized education programs, life skills training, individual therapy and coaching, experiential therapies, and social development groups. New Focus Academy uses a structured schedule which allows for a predictable atmosphere and routine. On a weekly basis, students participate in academics and study hours, therapy sessions, physical activities, group therapy, and weekly recreational outings to activities like rock climbing, a ropes course, and biking. They offer small class sizes and 2 students per dorm room to help students build their independence, relationship skills, and social support. New Focus Academy is accredited by Cognia and utilizes a practicality-based curriculum to help students develop skills that will help them succeed in the world.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Focus Academy accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 329-8030 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other UT centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does New Focus Academy offer?
Does New Focus Academy have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does New Focus Academy use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at New Focus Academy?
Call the facility directly at (844) 329-8030 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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