Embark Behavioral Health – Canyon Road Springville

Embark Behavioral Health – Canyon Road Springville in Springville, Utah, is an accredited residential treatment center for mental and behavioral health, based in the foothills of the stunning Wasatch Mountains, right in Hobble Creek Canyon. Support here is available to teen girls, nonbinary folk, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Flexible payment is available, and various insurance options are accepted.

The natural beauty of this location near the Springville freshwater springs offers a palpable sense of peace and serenity, lending itself perfectly to a calm, healing atmosphere. The facility itself represents a kind of oasis, far removed from the bustle of city life. In reality, it’s just 55 miles from Salt Lake City — close enough to make the most of the buzz for fun events and group activities.

The center prides itself on its safe, homely atmosphere and its 24/7 support for teens with mental and behavioral health conditions. This also includes care for high-risk behaviors like drug use, self-harm and addiction. The team keeps an open dialogue with parents, occasionally involving them in treatment where appropriate to help rebuild connection and trust.

Day-to-day, the center offers a structured and supportive routine designed with healing and emotional wellness in mind. The schedule involves daily individual and group therapy, school, exercise, mental health treatment and daily living activities. Family therapy is occasionally provided, too.

Therapy styles offered here include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), experiential therapy, art therapy, music therapy and equine therapy. Other mindful and therapeutic activities residents might participate in while at Embark include animal interactions, poetry writing, painting ceramics, crafting, karaoke, aerial silks, swimming, roller skating, hiking, paddle boarding, baking and service projects. Excursions may include taking the girls out to museums, libraries, aquariums, and other fun yet educational environments for a change of scenery.

Residents may also engage in spiritual practices like journaling, mindfulness practices, yoga, breathwork, and sound baths. These activities can promote relaxation, emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Length of treatment at this facility will vary depending on the person and their needs. Stays range anywhere from 60 to 180 days.