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Huntsman Mental Health Institute

Are You Ready to Begin Your Journey to Better Mental Health?

At Huntsman Mental Health Institute, our caring team is here to help—with services ranging from individual therapy to specialized treatment programs. Whether it’s for you, your child, a friend, or a loved one, we’re here to support your journey to healing.

Mental health emergency?

You don’t have to have all the answers—
just know where to go. 

FOR EVERYONE: Call, text, or chat 988

If you someone know is in a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A no-cost, confidential service available 24/7/365. Call or text 988 >

FOR ADULTS: Walk in for crisis care

Adults 18 and older can walk-in to our Mental Health Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake. Open 24/7, it’s a safe alternative to the ER for mental health emergencies. Get directions >

FOR YOUTH: Reach out to our youth crisis services

If your child or teen is in crisis, our youth crisis team is here to help. We’ll answer any questions, assess the situation, and guide you to the right care. Call 801-587-7988 >

Why choose Huntsman Mental Health Institute?

Huntsman Mental Health Institute is the first of its kind to bring research, education, and patient care together to solve one of our nation’s greatest challenges: untreated mental health conditions.

Care for all

Our exceptional care programs, including a 161-bed hospital, are part of the world-renowned University of Utah academic healthcare system.

Pioneering research

Our research helps the world better understand the complexity of the brain to address mental health and substance use disorders.

Learn and grow

We inspire and grow the mental health workforce through accredited programs in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and more.

Ignite change

Our namesake is thanks to the Huntsman family’s commitment to mental health. Join us to advance hope and healing for all.

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Mental health support for all

We’re here to help you no matter where you are on your journey. Reach out today >

Care for all needs

Addiction support

Substance use disorder programs for all ages

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Assessments

Spend time with experts who understand your needs and recommended care options

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Collaborative care

When mental health and primary care come together for you

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Specialty care models

Expertise in maternal mental health, autism, geriatrics and more

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Flexible outpatient programs

Join us for a few hours a day, group sessions, day camps, and intensive outpatient programs

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Inpatient hospital stays

Short term hospital stay in a supportive environment

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Residential treatment center

Live-in care for youth offering group therapy, recreation therapy, and a dedicated psychiatrist

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Treatment resistant care

Specialized care in a supportive environment

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Crisis care

The nation's best integrated model for urgent mental health care

Care amenities

Extra services to support your care

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Stories of success from our patients

For Jenna, the Youth Residential Treatment program was the ideal choice

Read Jenna's story

Electroconvulsive Therapy: Life Changing Treatment for Patients Living with Severe Mental Illness

Read Cody's story

How Neurosurgery and Psychiatry Transform OCD Treatment

Read Jorun's story

Teenscope Program Builds Confidence and Helps Utah Teen Overcome Social Anxiety

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