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Salt Lake Behavioral Health

Salt Lake City, UT

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Salt Lake City, UT · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Salt Lake Behavioral Health

Salt Lake Behavioral Health, a private psychiatric hospital in Salt Lake City, specializes in mental health and addiction treatment with both inpatient and outpatient services for depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, and trauma. They offer a comprehensive range of treatments, from short-term crisis stabilization and detoxification to more extensive recovery options like a 30-day residential addiction program and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for mental health, trauma, and addiction. Their holistic approach incorporates individual and group therapy, skill-building, and recreational therapies.
Salt Lake Behavioral Health also provides unique programs tailored to specific needs.
Military Trauma Unit:The Strong Hope program supports active-duty military members and veterans, addressing trauma and PTSD with therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), known for its effectiveness with trauma-related conditions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy:Offering treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and expressive therapies, these programs are designed for patients managing complex trauma. Their trauma-focused IOP meets multiple times weekly to help patients smoothly transition back to daily life.
Substance Abuse and Detox Programs:This 30-day residential program provides a supportive environment with individual and group therapy, 24/7 nursing care, and medical detox services, ensuring safe withdrawal under professional supervision.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP):These programs, available for mental health, trauma, and addiction, allow patients to continue structured support and develop coping skills while living at home, avoiding the need for full hospitalization.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, 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 · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Prochlorperazine, Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine + 7 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

3802 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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Facility direct line

(801) 264-6000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Salt Lake Behavioral Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Salt Lake Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific UT Medicaid plan. Call (801) 264-6000 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Salt Lake Behavioral Health offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Salt Lake Behavioral Health have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Salt Lake Behavioral Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Salt Lake Behavioral Health?
Call the facility directly at (801) 264-6000 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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