Youth Care

Youth Care in Draper, Utah, provides a comprehensive campus-style residential treatment program specifically designed for adolescents aged 11-17. Offering a nurturing and structured environment, Youth Care addresses a wide array of complex behavioral health disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidality, self-harm, and co-occurring addictions. The facility is committed to delivering individualized treatment plans that integrate therapeutic interventions with essential academic and life skills development.

The program incorporates a diverse range of evidence-based therapies to foster healing and growth. These include personalized 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, and Group Therapy for peer support. Specialized modalities such as Art Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), and Yoga are utilized to engage adolescents in creative and mindful practices. For those grappling with addiction, Twelve Step Facilitation is offered, alongside practical Life Skills training. Youth Care also supports an accredited on-site academic program, ensuring that educational progress continues throughout treatment.

Youth Care enhances the therapeutic experience with a rich array of amenities, including indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a community garden, a fire pit, and a fitness center, providing opportunities for recreation and healthy expression. With a strong emphasis on safety, the facility is accredited by the Joint Commission and actively participates with The Jason Foundation in youth suicide prevention. Youth Care’s holistic, gender and age-specific approach significantly impacts the well-being of young people and their families in the Utah community.