Division of Youth Services
Substance Abuse
Our philosophy is that substance abuse is an outward sign of a larger set of problems. Recovery requires change of the whole person: physically, emotionally, socially, behaviorally, spiritually.
Each youth and their family must commit to an active role in their own recovery. Youth, families and the community are all important partners in the treatment and recovery process.
Youth Services Substance Abuse Treatment includes four levels: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Enhanced Intensive Outpatient and Day Treatment. This program uses nationally standardized placement criteria, along with best practice treatment approach.
- Outpatient – 1 to 6 hours of individualized therapeutic services
- Intensive Outpatient – 6 to 19 hours of individualized therapeutic services
- Enhanced Intensive Outpatient - 6 to 19 hours of individualized therapeutic services enhanced by residential services when clinically indicated
- Day Treatment - Held 8:00 am -4:00 pm Mon, Tues, Thurs; 10:00am -7:30 pm Wed., and 8:00 am to 12:30 pm Fridays at our Riverton office. Services up to 8 youth ages 14-17. More information here.
Intervention plans are individualized and may include: individual therapy, family therapy, life skills group, support group, recreational group and extensive case management services.
Generally, youth are referred to the program after undergoing a substance abuse evaluation at the Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services