Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Utah

1. Odyssey House Adult Residential Program

Located in Salt Lake City, Odyssey House Adult Residential Program provides residential substance abuse rehabilitation services for adults and earned the top spot in our rankings with an overall score of 8.9 points out of 10 possible points. The center received a perfect score for these rehabilitation services, primarily due to its offering of medication-assisted treatment utilizing drugs such as naltrexone and buprenorphine, in addition to accepting clients on opioid medication. It also scored maximum points for its wealth of specialized programs for a range of unique populations, including veterans and active-duty military personnel, members of the LGBT community, seniors, pregnant/postpartum women, and transitional age young adults, to name just a few. The center scored lowest in the category of Treatment Approaches; however, it still received a relatively high score as a result of its multitude of modalities, such as cognitive, dialectical, and rational emotive behavior therapies; trauma-related counseling, motivational interviewing/incentives, relapse prevention, and several more.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 7.15
• Cost: 8.58
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 10
• Ancillary Services: 9

2. Davis Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Outpatient Program

Davis Behavioral Health Substance Abuse Outpatient Program, located in Layton, earned an overall score of 8.3 points out of 10 points in our rankings for its substance abuse rehabilitation services offered to adults, including medication-assisted treatment, detoxification services, and acceptance of patients on opioid medication. It received a perfect score for its wealth of treatment approaches, which entail, but are not limited to, both 12-step facilitation and Matrix Model approaches, brief intervention, community reinforcement plus vouchers, anger management, and several more. The center also earned full points for its lengthy list of specialized programs that cater to unique populations, including individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, patients who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse; clients with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis, and many more. It scored lowest in the category of Ancillary Services; however, it does offer a selection of services that are intended to complement the recovery process, ranging from social skills development and assistance with obtaining social services to comprehensive mental health assessments and domestic violence services, among several others.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 8.58
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 7.15
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 10
  
• Ancillary Services: 3

3. Family Counseling Center

With a score of 7.5 out of 10 points, Family Counseling Center in Salt Lake City received the third place in our rankings. The facility provides unique outpatient substance abuse rehabilitation services dedicated to low-income families, including medication-assisted treatment and the acceptance of clients on opioid medication. It earned one of its highest scores in the category of Cost due to its multitude of payment options, such as Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, government funding for substance abuse programs, private health insurance, and self-payment, in addition to a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors.The center’s other top score was in the category of Treatment Approaches for its host of modalities, ranging from trauma-related counseling and relapse prevention to motivational interviewing/incentives and cognitive, dialectical, and rational emotive behavioral therapies, among several others.The primary weakness of the center is its limited ancillary services; however, such services that are intended to complement clients’ long-term recovery include tobacco cessation counseling, health education services, individual/group/marital/family counseling, aftercare, and several more.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 7.15
• Treatment Approaches: 8.58
• Cost: 8.58
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 8
• Ancillary Services: 3

Start by contacting your referral center

In Utah, the first step is to contact the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to find assistance with substance abuse services in Utah. Substance use disorder treatment services are available in every Utah county. For information on available services and to locate treatment, visit the DSAMH website.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine the type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the Utah Department of Health Medicaid information page.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Utah recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Utah reports the lowest percentage in the country for veterans engaging in binge drinking

According to the CDC, Utah ranked among the bottom 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking with 9.1% – the lowest reported percentage in the country – of veterans taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. By contrast, Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) offers substance abuse prevention services in each county to empower youth and families to prevent substance abuse. To learn about substance abuse prevention in Utah and to contact your local prevention professional, visit the prevention page of the DSAMH website.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Utah:

Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health: The DSAMH website provides the general public with information on how to access mental health services and a special section devoted to the mental health of children.

Utah National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The Utah branch of NAMI provides information on mental health resources across the state and offers specific sections about education programs for families of adolescents and veterans.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenges posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Half a million residents of Utah suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Utah are significantly higher than the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Utah witnessed a 46.5% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Utah ranked 6th in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Utah has a higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Utah is slightly over half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Deaths due to drugs and alcohol in Salt Lake City-West Valley City-West Jordan are well above the rate across Utah