This department offers
- Addiction treatment
- Behavioral health
- Mental health crisis care
- Pediatric behavioral health
- Psychiatric care
- Senior behavioral health
Intermountain Access Centers are for crisis mental health care. As an alternative to the emergency room, the Access Center has mental health experts to stabilize and help you or your loved one create a treatment plan and a path to better mental wellness. Our physicians, nurses and therapists care for patients and their families through medical treatment and support services.
Get the help you need
Licensed psychiatric care and resources for you or loved ones, including in-patient, detox, and access centers.
Integrated approach
Experience an integrated approach to behavioral health, where mental well-being is prioritized alongside physical health for comprehensive care
Expert professionals
Our expert team in behavioral health are dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for your mental well-being
Safe and supportive services
Explore our safe and supportive behavioral health services, where you can find the care and compassion you deserve on your journey to wellness
Our behavioral health providers
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