To schedule an appointment with the Center for Safe and Healthy Families please call (801) 662-3600.

For suspected child sexual abuse:

• To make an appointment for a non-emergency evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse, call our nursing line at: 801-662-3616.   

• For emergency evaluations for suspected child sexual abuse call: (801) 442-SAFE (7233).

Referrals for mental health therapy can be made by calling our Social Work Intake line at: (801) 662-3606. 

FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
If you are a healthcare provider and would like to consult with one of our providers or make a referral for a medical evaluation call: (801) 442-SAFE (7233).

By offering many medical and mental health services, we're dedicated to supporting children and families affected by abuse and neglect.  

Our team includes child abuse doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and therapists. Together, we'll provide compassionate care and evaluations. Our goal is always to help children heal and thrive.

To provide safe and timely services, we work with community professionals to ensure the best possible care. This includes hospitals, clinics, schools, law enforcement, behavioral health experts, and child protection agencies. 

Our doctors and nurses are trained in handling cases of physical and sexual abuse in children and adolescents. A child's well-being and mental health will always be our priority. Here’s what we’ll do to ensure the best care:

• Listen to your concerns.
• Take a thorough history.
• Perform a complete physical examination.
• Carefully document all information provided.
• Decide on the best plan of medical care for your child and family.
• Provide information about all decisions regarding your child’s care.

We might:

• Take photos of any injuries.
• Order lab tests or x-rays.
• Collect forensic evidence if needed.

Feel free to ask any questions or share concerns during this process. A medical social worker is available to assist you at any time.

Our doctors and nurses work to understand the cause of injuries and illnesses. Children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse receive specialized medical evaluations to ensure their well-being and document any injuries.

We offer the following services: 

• Physical abuse evaluation: When it is suspected that a child may have an injury caused by abuse or neglect, our medical assessment team evaluates the child to determine the cause.
• Sexual abuse evaluation: When a child shares about past sexual abuse, they may receive a scheduled, non-emergency medical evaluation. These evaluations focus on ensuring the child's safety and wellbeing while making the experience as non-traumatic as possible.
• Acute sexual assault (rape) evaluation: When a child or teenager discloses a recent sexual assault, immediate medical care and evidence collection may be needed. Our child abuse doctors and nurses will take a complete medical history, conduct a thorough physical exam, collect evidence if needed, and provide any necessary medications.

A traumatic experience can bring lasting and complex impacts, and we are here to help. By partnering with you and your family, our team will assist in developing healthy coping skills and family relationships. With our personalized approach to care, we support each child in a way that helps them thrive.

To best provide healing from trauma, we offer the following behavioral health services: 

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): TF-CBT is a treatment that helps youth heal from the effects of trauma. This uses behavioral and trauma-informed therapy to better support healthy behaviors and overall emotional well-being. Caretakers are an important part of TF-CBT, and together, we will help you be part of your child's healing process.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): PCIT is a treatment that helps reduce disruptive behaviors in young children ages 3-7. PCIT can be especially helpful in strengthening the caretaker and child relationship by restoring a sense of safety and trust. In this model, caretakers are taught skills that help their relationship with their child, creating a more supportive environment for healing.

Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI): CFTSI is a brief intervention for youth ages 7-18. This therapy helps reduce traumatic stress and long-term impacts of trauma. It is used early after the trauma occurs, and helps prevent the development of PTSD by offering support in family communication and coping skills.

Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR): Through guided eye movements and therapy, EMDR provides healing by processing memories. EMDR can be helpful in reducing the emotional impact of traumatic memories. This therapy can help improve emotional coping and well-being.

Trauma specialized child psychiatry services: Although our trauma therapies are the first treatment we offer children, those experiencing traumatic stress symptoms might benefit from the combination of therapy and medication. If needed and to help support a child in their healing journey, we can offer trauma informed psychiatric medication and management for youth in our therapy services.