Odyssey House – Parents with Children Residential

Odyssey House - Parents with Children Residential in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a pioneering non-profit facility dedicated to supporting single parents and their children through comprehensive addiction and co-occurring mental health treatment. This unique program emphasizes keeping families together, providing a safe and nurturing residential environment for mothers (including pregnant women) and fathers with children up to 11 years old. Their specialized approach aims to rebuild family attachments and foster healing from trauma, ensuring both parents and children receive the support they need to thrive.

The facility provides a structured, trauma-informed therapeutic program that includes regular individual, group, and family therapy sessions. Utilizing a range of evidence-based therapies such as 1-on-1 Counseling, Trauma-Specific Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing, Odyssey House addresses complex needs including Drug Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders. While parents engage in treatment, children receive professional childcare and school-aged children attend local schools, ensuring their well-being.

Odyssey House is committed to long-term recovery and community integration. The program reinforces healthy routines, teaches vital Life Skills, parenting skills, vocational preparations, and offers Recreation Therapy. Upon successful completion of the 6-9 month program, clients benefit from robust aftercare services, including outpatient therapy, sober living options, housing assistance, and a vibrant alumni community. As the largest comprehensive addiction program in Utah, Odyssey House is a Joint Commission accredited facility that accepts Medicaid and most major insurance, making quality care accessible.