Utah Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health

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State agency overseeing substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery support services through county mental health authorities and contracted providers statewide. Fathers struggling with substance use can call the Salt Lake City office weekdays to be referred to a local treatment provider. Publicly funded treatment is available on a sliding fee scale through county authorities. Bring photo ID, insurance or income documentation, and a list of current medications to intake.

Contact & Details

Address: 195 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Phone: 801-538-3939

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Utah

Utah district courts handle family law in each of its eight judicial districts; juvenile courts handle parentage and some custody matters. The Office of Recovery Services (ORS) operates child support enforcement. Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, and West Jordan are the largest cities. Utah Legal Services and the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake provide free civil representation.

More Substance Abuse in Utah

  • Valley Behavioral Health – Addiction — Operates substance abuse assessment, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery services across Salt Lake County fro
  • House of Hope – Salt Lake City — Residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment program for women, pregnant and parenting mothers, and families located in Murray. Fath
  • SAMHSA Helpline – Utah — Free, confidential 24/7 federal referral service that connects Utahns to local substance abuse and mental health treatment, support groups,
  • Odyssey House of Utah — Comprehensive addiction treatment agency offering residential, outpatient, and family programs for adults and adolescents across Salt Lake C
  • First Step House — Residential and outpatient recovery programs specifically for men struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, lo
  • AA Meetings – Utah — Alcoholics Anonymous holds open and closed meetings at hundreds of locations across Utah every day of the week, plus online gatherings. Fath

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.