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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valley Mental Health located ?Valley Mental Health has a number of outpatient clinics in the Salt Lake Valley, Tooele County and Summit County. These outpatient clinics are the first place to start when looking for help with a problem or services. Below is a listing of the clinics you may call in your county.
Salt Lake County Locations
Summit County Location
Tooele County Location
Back to TopWhat services does Valley Mental Health provide ?Valley Mental Health provides care and services for mental health and substance abuse problems. This includes inpatient care and services, residential care and services, outpatient mental health care and services, outpatient substance abuse care and services, 24-hour crisis care and services, psychotropic medication management, psychosocial rehabilitation, forensic services, case management, community supports, consultation and education services, specialized services for children and youth, and prevention services. For detailed information about any of these services, click here. What if I don't have insurance or the financial means to pay for service ?If you do not have insurance or other financial means to pay for services, we still may be able to help you. When you call one of our offices we will work with you to see if there are other funding sources that can help you pay for services, and also look at offering treatment for a reduced rate, based on your income. Back to TopHow long does treatment usually last ?Treatment lasts different lengths of time for everyone. We will develop a plan for you based on your needs. Share your concerns with your therapist at the time of your appointment so that they can plan for the services that you need. Our services range from outpatient services, where an individual comes into one of our clinics for appointments, to residential and inpatient services where an individual resides in a facility for a length of time. Back to TopWhen should I use mental health and/or substance abuse services ?Mental illness and substance use disorders can cause serious disruptions to your life, employment, relationships and family life. They can also cause legal problems if left untreated. Treatment can help you deal with the problems, symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing and bring stability back to your life. If you are experiencing problems that you feel you can't handle, please give us a call. We also have an article about this topic in our library. Back to TopHow can I get treatment for a family member or friend who has a mental illness but is refusing treatment?People generally have the right to consent to or refuse treatment. However, under certain conditions - such as when a person is considered a danger to self or others - he or she may be required to seek or receive treatment. This can include involuntary civil commitment, which can be for either outpatient or inpatient treatment, as well as medications. If you have questions about the commitment process, contact the State Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (www.dsamh.utah.gov) or (801) 538-3939. Back to TopWhat if someone close to me has a drug/alcohol problem?Educate yourself about the symptoms and risks of substance abuse so that you are informed. If you feel it is appropriate, talk with the person and tell them your concerns and offer your support. This may be a one-on-one conversation, with other family or friends in attendance, or with the assistance of a therapist. If the person is willing to accept help, get them to a service provider or support group quickly. Express your concern and support, regardless of their decision. If they don't accept help now, they may in the future. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism addresses this problem in more depth and this information is available by clicking here. Back to TopWhat are the signs and symptoms of substance abuse? It is important to watch for significant changes in the individual's physical appearance, personality, attitude or behavior. Below are listed some but not all of the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol problems. For more information click on National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism or the National Institute on Drug Abuse websites. Signs of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence
Signs of Drug Abuse or Dependence
Back to TopWhere can I find information on mental health disorders? We have included information on some common diagnoses on this website located in the Dictionary, or you can click on the National Institute on Mental Health which is an excellent resource for behavioral health topics. If you would like additional information, the National Mental Health Information Center provides free publications on mental health topics. You can order publications by calling the Information Center at (800) 789-2647 or order online at http://nmhicstore.samhsa.gov/publications/ordering.aspx. Back to TopThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a legal tool to fight discrimination. Any person who believes that he or she has experienced employment discrimination based on a psychiatric disability has a right to file an administrative "charge" or "complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a State or local anti-discrimination agency. Such individuals also may file a lawsuit in court, but only after filing an administrative charge. The Disability Law Center in Salt Lake City also has many resources that may be useful to you if you feel you are experiencing discrimination. You may find it useful to contact one or both of these organizations: Disability Law Center U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
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