About this facility
High Desert Counseling is an outpatient treatment center specializing in substance use disorders offering a range of evidence-based treatment options for both men and women, including day treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and general outpatient services. High Desert Counseling's approach focuses on providing structured, intensive care while allowing clients to maintain their independence and daily responsibilities. Their holistic programs incorporate individual dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), group therapy, psychoeducation, family therapy and relapse prevention strategies, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
Day treatment includes individual counseling, group counseling, and medication management 4 days per week, 5 hours per day. Intensive outpatient treatment offers group sessions and one individual counseling session 9 hours per week for 12-16 weeks, helping participants continue to work and fulfill other responsibilities. General outpatient treatment is available both as a direct admit option and as a step-down from more intensive care. Clients receive recovery coaching, peer support, and continued clinical care for substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. High Desert Counseling accepts a variety of insurance options including Selecthealth, Health Choice Utah, Medicaid, Aetna, University of Utah Health Plans, Molina, PEHP, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. They operate with a sliding fee discount policy for clients with limited means. Locations include St. George and Cedar Center, Utah.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Adult men; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Social skills development
