Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University Neuropsychiatric Institute)

About Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University Neuropsychiatric Institute) – Salt Lake City

Members of the University of Utah staff and alumni have won numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, and Macarther fellowship, and the university’s affiliate hospitals rank among the nation’s top performers in multiple specialty areas. At the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, you can receive quality, comprehensive addiction treatment services, including inpatient (IP) detox, outpatient (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and aftercare.

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute team is multidisciplinary and consists of counselors, nurses, social workers, pharmacists and other experts who can support you with physical, psychological, social, and environmental challenges related to substance use. They can also assist with co-occurring mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and eating disorders. Every client receives a case worker who helps shepherd them through the recovery process and sees that their needs are met throughout.

Many drug rehab facilities don’t offer supervised medical detox so this is another highlight of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. I also appreciate that the center offers a full continuum of care so you don’t have to seek help from multiple facilities at different points in your recovery journey.
Another of this provider’s distinguishing features is their commitment to accessibility. Many of their programs including intensive outpatient treatment involve virtual meetings so you don’t have to go to the facility several times a week. Plus, their Bridge Program allows people with opioid use disorder to initiate care immediately at the South Jordan Health Center, University of Utah Emergency Department, or Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

People in the Bridge Program receive take-home doses of Suboxone and connect with a peer recovery coach who provides information, resources and emotional support. Additionally, the University of Utah health system offers discounts for people who don’t have insurance.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Dan Lundergan

CEO

Charlton Park

CFO & Chief Analytics Officer

Donna M. Roach, CHCIO, FCHIME, FHIMSS

CIO

Tracey Nixon

Chief Nursing Officer

Tom Miller, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Gina Hawley, DrPH, MHA

Chief Operating Officer

Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University Neuropsychiatric Institute)

About Huntsman Mental Health Institute (University Neuropsychiatric Institute) – Salt Lake City

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