UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute
University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI), now called Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI), is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Part of the University of Utah Health system, it offers comprehensive mental health services with a 170-bed psychiatric hospital. The institute is known for treating various mental disorders and substance use issues.
Licensed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), HMHI is committed to reducing substance abuse and mental illness. As part of the University of Utah Health system, it is affiliated with the region’s only academic medical center, enhancing its research and educational capabilities.
- Offers inpatient detoxification for substance abuse, ensuring a medically supervised withdrawal process.
- Features dedicated child and adolescent psychiatry units with 66 inpatient beds for younger patients.
- Incorporates trauma and recreational therapy to address past traumas and promote creative recovery methods.
- Located in a picturesque mountain setting, providing scenic views that enhance the therapeutic experience.
HMHI treats various addictions, including alcohol use disorder, serving children, adolescents, and adults. Those struggling with severe and persistent mental illnesses also find specialized care here.
- 1+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 4 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 8 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 28 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
SAMHSA
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioid addiction treatment facilities like UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.
Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.
Dual-Diagnosis
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.
Detoxification usually includes:
- Medical supervision.
- Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
- Drug testing to track progress.
- Counseling.
Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.
UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
When remaining at their job in Salt Lake City, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.
UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute‘s Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.
Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.
Group therapy is a type of counseling at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City, UT that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.
As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City, UT provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.
Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.
Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of psychotherapy at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute in Salt Lake City, UT that treats trauma or injury. The patient undergoes various eye movements and bilateral stimulation that place them under REM sleep. This helps the brain remember traumatic incidents. EMDR reduces the intensity of the traumatic event and makes the patient achieve a state of tranquility.
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.
Contingency Management (CM) is based on the principle that consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. It promotes desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging unwanted behaviors. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months. It has the advantage of being implemented by family members.
Patient Experience
Creative Arts
In creative art therapy, the therapist encourages the patients to express themselves through activities like sketching, painting, sculpting, coloring, collaging. The therapy helps patients to handle stress and anxiety in a better manner. It improves their communication skills and ability to process past traumatic events.
Experiential Therapy at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute
Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at UNI - University Neuropsychiatric Institute, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.
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Location & Contact
501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Phone Number
(801) 583-2500
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Location
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501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 -
(801) 583-2500
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah Addiction and Treatment
More than 500 people in Utah die each year from the effects of drug abuse and/or addiction. Substance abuse rates in Utah have seen an upward trend for a variety of drugs. Opioids are involved in almost 70% of all drug-related deaths in the state, annually. In 2014, Utah officials created a Good Samaritan Law to protect drug users who report possible overdoses from being prosecuted themselves.
Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is surrounded by the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges, offering residents outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and skiing. The city also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene with theaters, ballet, and annual festivals. Opioid-related overdose deaths in Salt Lake County increased by 20% from 2020 to 2021, while fentanyl-related overdose deaths rose by 30% during the same period.
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