(801) 851-5260
(801) 851-5260

How Does the Admissions Process Work?

Feel free to call our Admissions team at (801) 851-5260 anytime to speak with our Admissions Director, Samantha Meyer, or another member of our team. Sam will answer your questions and help assess your current situation. If you decide that Balance House is right for you, please complete our application to begin the enrollment process.  Our clinical and medical teams will review your application and any supporting documents, and we may reach out with additional questions.  

While we don’t have all the answers, we do have the experience to guide you. We promise to make you feel safe, well cared for, and a part of our community. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition for both you and your family. 

FAQs

What kinds of therapy do you offer?

We provide a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions, with a primary focus on attachment theory as a foundational framework for treatment. Our clinicians are trained in a variety of trauma-informed modalities, integrating approaches such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). 

In addition to these evidence-based therapies, we utilize experiential and somatic approaches, including psychodrama, somatic therapies, art therapy, and equine-assisted therapy. We also offer specialized support through our occupational therapist, who works with clients to address executive functioning and life skills, providing tailored interventions to enhance daily living and cognitive abilities.

Getting outside and getting active are crucial parts of our program. Our clients will go on camping and backpacking trips during their time with us. We also go climbing, to the gym, rafting, paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, fly fishing, wakesurfing, skiing or snowboarding, Utah Mammoth NHL games, golfing, volleyball, basketball, and softball. If someone has a special interest in an activity- we will always do our best to facilitate that. Our clients also go on outings such as playing paintball, indoor surfing, to Real Salt Lake or Bees games, to the movies, and more. We want our guys to do what they love, discover new passions, and see how full their life can be in recovery.   

The short answer here is: it depends. Our program is individualized towards each client that comes into our care. Our first phase is designed to be around 90 days. Phase II is 60 days. Phase III is 4-6 months, and Phase IIII is 3-4 months. We only ask that our clients commit to the first phase with us. 

Our founders and many of our staff found sobriety through the 12-step model, and we believe it can be effective. Salt Lake City has a vibrant recovery community, and we encourage clients struggling with substance use to attend meetings and find sponsors when appropriate. As stated in the AA preamble: “Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution.” We believe in attraction rather than promotion, offering clients the freedom to choose their path to recovery. 

We will provide you with a packing list before your arrival. If you need other items, we will do our best to accommodate. 

Yes. For the first few days, we ask that clients refrain from contacting their family while they integrate with their group, make friends, and acclimate to the program.

Certainly. Our admissions team can arrange a visit and answer any additional questions you may have.

Most likely. Please contact our admissions team to discuss details and how we can best support. 

We have a gym, music room, and movie theater room at our primary treatment center. We are minutes away from the mountains as well as local gyms, pools, yoga studios, and more. 

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