Utah Mental Health Resources
Mental Health in Utah
In 2023, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported that around 24% of state residents experienced at least seven days of poor mental health each month. This concern was most prevalent among lower-income individuals and older adults.
While the Beehive State has seen its share of challenges in this realm, the silver lining is that mental wellness among young people and teens seems to be improving. A 2023 CDC study showed that while 37% of teens still report feeling hopeless or sad for at least two consecutive weeks out of the year, that number is down from 2021, when 41.5% of this age group was struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Several agencies, including the Utah Hospital Association (UHA) and the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have come together to form the Utah Behavioral Health Coalition. This group is working to fast-track physical and behavioral health initiatives, improve access to care, and increase the number of mental healthcare providers across the state.
24%
Utah residents who experienced at least 7 days of poor mental health each month
37%
Of Utah teens report feeling hopeless or sad for at least two consecutive weeks out of the year
Free Mental Health Resources in Utah
NAMI Utah is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness providing residents with free weekly support groups where individuals can learn coping strategies and share recovery experiences. They lead educational workshops to teach families practical management skills, provide crisis referrals, and advocate for improved mental healthcare access in Utah.
Share Parents of Utah is an organization that supports Utah parents and families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. Through volunteer-driven bereavement care from fellow loss parents since 1983, the group offers in-hospital emotional support, memory creation (foot molds, photography, burial garments), grief support meetings for parents and extended families, educational workshops, and memorial events.
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Men
Women
Depression
PTSD
Grief
Flourish Therapy delivers mental health services for Utah's LGBTQ+ community and allies. Residents can access individual therapy, virtual counseling for youth (6-18) and adults addressing gender identity, and support groups for grief, depression, and religious trauma. DBT skills training workshops, music, drama and play therapy are also alternatives offered.
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Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women
HealthyMinds Utah offers residents of the state free, anonymous mental health and substance use screening questionnaires. Through these tools, anyone can access research-based assessments to screen for conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and substance use disorders. Based on the results of the questionnaires, individuals can access resources to connect with relevant local help.
SafeUT is a tech resource offering 24/7 crisis intervention with licensed counselors for students, parents, educators, frontline workers, and National Guard members in Utah. Through secure and confidential chat and phone access, anyone in Utah can find a qualified ear to get mental health support, report bullying incidents, threats, and emergencies. The app is available on iOS and Android.
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Teens & Students
Men
Women
Seniors
Veterans
First Responders
Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOT) help Utah residents with 24/7 free face-to-face or virtual mental health responses to crises. These teams are composed of licensed clinicians and peer specialists who mobilize in unmarked vehicles to guarantee confidentiality. They provide crisis intervention, stabilization, follow-up support, and community resource referrals to prevent hospitalization.
Help Me Grow Utah provides free bilingual mental health and developmental support through a helpline for pregnant parents and families with children under 8 in Utah. They organize activities to strengthen parent-child bonds, perform developmental screenings, refer to parenting classes and therapy, and answer pregnancy and child development questions.
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Teens & Students
Men
Women
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Domestic Violence
Valley Behavioral Health is committed to Utah's well-being by delivering comprehensive mental health services for free or at low cost. Trained professionals offer autism support, medication management, diagnostic testing, daily living skills training, residential care, outpatient therapy, crisis support, and housing assistance. They serve adults, children, seniors, and residents with developmental disabilities or experiencing homelessness.
At UVU Community Mental Health Clinic, a team of supervised graduate students offers students and community members free mental health services. Individual, couples, family, and pre-marital counseling is available. The clinic also refers to local resources.
University of Utah Student Counseling Services is an initiative delivering free mental health services for UOnline students. Qualified professionals help students address common challenges such as anxiety, depression, academic concerns, and social difficulties. Individual and couple counseling, group therapy, remote workshops, psychiatric referrals, and faculty consultations are available.
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Teens & Students
Men
Women
Depression
ADHD
Anxiety
Grief
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
WATCH Program (Wasatch Assistance Team Counseling the Homeless) are program offering individuals in Utah County who are experiencing homelessness free mental health services. The initiative covers walk-in assessments, case management that connects individuals to Medicaid, individual and group therapy, medication management, housing assistance, and disability benefits.
Salt Lake Behavioral Health’s Strong Hope Military Program, in network with TRICARE, is an initiative that provides inpatient treatment for Utah service members and veterans with PTSD, trauma, and addiction. In an environment that understands military values, individuals can access evidence-based therapies, group and individual sessions, programs for gender-specific trauma needs, structured fitness activities, and recreational therapy.
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Men
Women
Veterans
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
The Utah Crisis Line is a tool that offers permanent support for anyone in Utah experiencing any kind of mental health or substance use crisis. Compassionate personnel are trained to manage distressing situations and can connect callers to local resources for accessing prompt help. Its website also features links to multiple national crisis lines that can defuse critical emergencies.
Utah Veteran's Alliance is an online hub for Utah military members' mental health needs. The directory connects veterans in the community with transitional housing programs, VA healthcare facilities, confidential counseling, employment assistance through Department of Labor programs, legal clinics, nursing home options, and military discounts. 24/7 crisis support lines are available.
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Men
Women
Veterans
Disability
Depression
PTSD
Anxiety
Grief
Substance Abuse
LGBTQ.UT is a resource hub for Utah's LGBTQ community. The website is an online guide to finding local help across the state. Visitors can sort resources by geographical, categorical, or community-specific filtering options. Crisis intervention connections, support groups, mental and healthcare services facilities, LGBTQ literature, and podcast recommendations are available.
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Teens & Students
BIPOC
LGBTQ
Men
Women