Mental Health Crisis Response in Utah

The Utah Department of Health has compiled a list of hotlines and services based on concern. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and want someone to talk to, you can also find your local hotline, here. Nationally, you can call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255 - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The State of Mental Health in Utah

Utah currently ranks 47th in the United States for mental healthcare. The Utah Department of Human Services (UDHS), is responsible for improving their current mental healthcare system, and for providing the resources and services necessary to build resilience in their communities. UDHS determines the standard of care that all Utah residents can expect when they seek treatment from a licensed counselor or therapist.

Currently, the UDHS has a plan that consists of five initiatives. The first initiative is geared towards prevention, and slowing the number of cases of mental health illness. The second initiative is to reduce the number of suicides to zero. Thirdly, UDHS is working towards building resilience through recovery. Next, the focus shifts to providing better care to youth and adolescents. Finally, UDHS is working on establishing a strong integrative care model, while improving on accessibility in all phases of mental illness, from prevention, to treatment and recovery. For these initiatives to gain traction, UDHS ensures that all residents have access to the resources that promote their well-being and ability to prosper. This includes access to therapists, psychologists, and counselors throughout the state. To learn more about UDHS’s strategic plan, visit this link.

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse, call the 24/7 Free Addiction Helpline at 1-866-520-2708.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386.

NAMI Utah

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery. With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Utah, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here.

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