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Caring for your mind only makes you stronger. Find local Utah mental health support and resources tailored to your community.

Mental Health Crisis Care Center

The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) Campus of Hope is open 24/7/365, offering compassionate, immediate care for people experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Care Center provides a calm and safe environment created by combining patient input, world-class medical expertise and leading architectural design. The Crisis Care Center treats everyone regardless of their ability to pay. Services offered include crisis intervention, stabilization, inpatient care, outpatient substance use treatment, legal, medical and dental treatments and more. The HMHI Crisis Care Center is located at 955 W 3300 S, in South Salt Lake.
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Local Resources

  • Youth Crisis Care Program

    The Youth Crisis Care Program at Huntsman Mental Health Institute is a 24/7 walk-in location for children and teens experiencing a non-medical mental health emergency, like emotional distress, behavioral challenges, or thoughts of suicide or self-harm. The program offers immediate, short-term mental health support for children and teens ages 5-17 (18 if still in high school). No appointment needed.

  • Safe UT

    The SafeUT app provides a way to connect to licensed counselors that are readyto listen to any sized crisis or concern, support is immediate and confidential.

  • 988 UTAH Crisis Line

    The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. 

    Available in English and Spanish.

  • Utah Warm Line

    Often, individuals may need a listening ear as they heal and recover from their own personal struggles. Utah residents who need connection from otherswho have walked similar paths may call the Utah Warm Line for that support. The Warm Line is staffed 8am-11pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at no cost.

    833-SpeakUT (toll free)

    801-587-1055 (local)

    Available 8am - 11pm daily

  • Kidstar Day Treatment Program (5-12)

    Kidstar is a daily treatment program for children 5–12 years of age that assists in clarifying the diagnosis of children with emotional and behavioral challenges. The treatment team includes board certified child/adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, expressive therapists, and an education specialist. 

  • Teenscope Day Treatment Program (12-18)

    Teenscope is a daily treatment program for teens ages 12–18 that assists in several key areas: Clarifying diagnosis, Resolving family issues and Providing treatment for all mental health issues. When appropriate, we also address chemical dependency issues

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About HMHF

Huntsman Mental Health Foundation (HMHF) is transforming the way mental health is treated and researched. HMHF raises funds and awareness for Huntsman Mental Health Institute, which provides inpatient and outpatient mental health services at the University of Utah’s main campus, the newly opened Crisis Care Center in South Salt Lake and other clinics and support services across the state. Donations to HMHF also support cutting-edge mental health research, including the world’s first mental health-focused Translational Research Building opening in Salt Lake City next year. Additionally, HMHF supports innovation in all areas of mental health. From K-12 curriculum development to critical mental health crisis response services, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line and the SafeUT app, HMHF helps these important programs reach those who need them most.