Huntsman Mental Health Institute
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
About Huntsman Mental Health Institute
You'll find Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) in Salt Lake City, Utah. This location is part of the University of Utah healthcare system. They have a range of treatment and support programs for people of all ages living with substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. Services include detox and intensive outpatient treatment. Treatment includes aftercare. Their campus features a 161 bed hospital unit. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also available for opioid addiction. They accept most major insurance carriers as well as Medicare and Utah Medicaid. They also have financial assistance options available for those who aren't insured.
HMHI describes their treatment as having five focuses: community, accountability, therapy, motivation and medication. Whole person treatment like that at HMHI supports all areas of your well being to better tackle addiction. Therapy aims to help you better understand your addiction and develop new skills to change dangerous behaviors. You'll learn how to use effective coping skills and how to balance sobriety and treatment with other areas of your life. Individual and group counseling are available, as are a number of experiential therapies. Family counseling and support are also available and can serve a crucial role in your recovery.
You may also be interested in the intensive outpatient program (IOP). This kind of program sees you participating in regular therapy sessions throughout the week, working with your care team and others in recovery. What makes this program so appealing is that it takes place at night. You can attend sessions without worrying about missing work or school. Flexibility like this is always a plus and makes it that much easier to get help.