Behavioral Health Clinic

Our crisis team at Lehi provides evaluations and behavioral health support and services during a crisis. The team will meet with your child, the child’s caregivers, and with our providers to determine the best care available. We will also provide safety strategies and skills for your child and family to use during this time.

If you feel like your child is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, visit our Primary Children’s Lehi emergency room, or the nearest emergency room. Learn more about our crisis support programs below and for assistance and admissions information call ARCS at 801-313-7711.

Supporting youth in crisis: Partial hospitalization program

Designed for adolescents 12-18 years old, this program supports your child in a mental health crisis. The program lasts for seven business days, between 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, and includes:

• Individual therapy: One-on-one sessions each day with a licensed mental health therapist focusing on stabilization, safety, how the adolescent is applying their care, and assessment for continued support. 
• Psychiatry services: Which provides an evaluation to help address current diagnoses, adjust or start medications as needed, and assess for needed care. Daily support is also available as needed. 
• Skills groups: Designed to provide peer support and connection, 3 engaging group sessions will run each day.
  • The first group teaches adolescents to understand a skill/coping strategy.
  • The second group moves into practicing that skill in the group setting. 
  • The third group helps the adolescents learn how to apply that skill in their everyday environment. 
• Process group: In addition to our skills groups, we also provide process groups which focus on adolescents supporting and learning from one another.
• Expressive therapy: Uses creative outlets through art, music, or movement, promoting emotional expression and healing. 
• Case management: These services are provided, as needed, to make referrals to mental health agencies or offer additional resources for parents. 

For additional questions about our partial hospital program, call the program’s case manager at 385-531-1824.

Stabilizing crisis situations: Inpatient crisis observation unit

To provide immediate care, our team provides crisis evaluation and observation to help identify behavioral health needs, supports, and services. Crisis workers will meet with your child and their caregivers, and coordinate with our providers to determine next steps and the best appropriate care. We will also provide safety strategies and skills for your child and family.

We offer a variety of therapy services, and blended into our care, we use evidence-based therapies, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Parent Management Training (PMT) Therapy
• Parent and Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

With each of our therapy programs, we tailor the therapy and care to meet your child’s and family’s unique needs.

Individual therapy

For individual therapy we have a variety of therapist who are ready to help. In Spanish or English, with us, we will partner with you and your family to find the care that meets your needs. 

Family therapy

We offer collaborative sessions involving family members to enhance communication and strengthen relationships. We will use family therapy sessions as needed to connect your child with the care they need in their environment.

Group therapy

Depending on your child’s needs, we will also integrate group therapy sessions. This allows your child to learn, connect, and practice skills with their peers.

With the goal of supporting your child’s growth and healing process, our Inpatient Therapy team provides individual, family, and group treatment options. And to help address the child’s surroundings, each family and child will have a care manager who will offer additional support and assist in arranging any resources.

As needed, medications can be a crucial to your child’s treatment plan. We will work closely with you and your child to develop a personalized medication plan to help address their symptoms and needs. We will also assist in scheduling regular follow-up appointments to help your child’s treatment remain effective and make any necessary adjustments.

We offer psychological testing to help you, your child, and our caregivers understand the best approach to care for your child’s unique needs. The tests can provide insight into autism, ADHD, learning disorders, traumas, and personality assessments. Our compassionate psychologists are committed to providing accurate diagnoses and detailed reporting that can be utilized in school and mental healthcare settings. 

Our Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program is designed specifically for adolescents between 12-18 years old. This program combines therapies to offer a comprehensive approach to mental healthcare and support, while being tailored to meet the unique needs of your child. 

The program includes:

• Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists, focusing on personal growth and coping strategies. 
• Group Therapy: Engaging group sessions that encourage peer support and shared experiences. 
• Expressive Therapy: Uses creative outlets through art, music, or movement, promoting emotional expression and healing. 
• Family Therapy: Collaborative sessions involving family members to enhance communication and strengthen relationships.