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<p><strong>ABOUT COPPER HILLS YOUTH CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located 30 miles outside of Salt Lake City in Utah, Copper Hills Youth Center is a <strong>residential rehabilitation and education facility</strong> that serves <strong>adolescents, ages 12 to 17</strong>, from across the country. Clients come for treatment with a range of concerns and conditions, including primary psychiatric and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring substance use disorders</a>, behavioral misconduct, and autism spectrum challenges. </p> <p><strong>Much of the programming is gender-specific</strong> and prioritizes recreation-based therapies. All residents attend the on-site, accredited school. Copper Hills Youth Center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/UT17.pdf" target="_blank">among 28.5 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities in Utah with programs for adolescents and <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/UT17.pdf" target="_blank">among 58.2 percent</a> that specialize in treating clients with co-occurring disorders.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Admission for substance abuse treatment begins with a <strong>Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory</strong> and further assessment of each client's history and present condition. The facility's website notes that its services are a good fit for an adolescent who has been diagnosed with a psychiatric or addiction disorder and who has not succeeded in recovery through outpatient therapies.</p> <p>Copper Hills Youth Center emphasizes structure, modeling, responsibility, and education. Residents gain awareness and coping skills through individual and group counseling sessions in a <strong>physically active, trauma-informed, psychotherapeutic program</strong>. <a href="https://ddpnetwork.org/" target="_blank">Dyadic developmental psychotherapy</a> and <a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/therapeutic-communities/what-are-therapeutic-communities" target="_blank">Therapeutic Community</a> practices underlie the treatment process.</p> <p>Participants complete five core assignments, including an autobiography, <strong>accountability exercises, correction of thinking errors</strong>, understanding relapse cycles, and preparing a plan for recovery maintenance. They also receive communication training and tools for developing social and daily living skills. Family participation in the recovery process is encouraged.</p> <p><strong>Recreational therapies</strong> expose the teens to positive leisure activities and help strengthen resilience. Rope courses, hiking, camping, river rafting, as well as <strong>equine- and pet-assisted</strong>, art, and music therapies all are available.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>In the state of Utah, Copper Hills Youth Center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/UT17.pdf" target="_blank">one of 64</a> substance abuse treatment facilities with full accreditation by The Joint Commission. Staff members include physicians, nurses, licensed therapists, mental health associates, and teachers. Many members of the teaching staff have Special Education credentials.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Copper Hills Youth Center provides residents with living, learning, therapy, and recreational spaces and amenities. Photographs on the Copper Hills Youth Center website depict a sprawling complex on a well-landscaped campus with light and airy interiors, comfortable lounge with a ping pong table and large flat screen TV, a computer room with numerous fully equipped workstations, large dining area and classroom spaces, a well stocked library, shared sleeping quarters, <strong>indoor gymnasium with basketball court</strong>, a climbing wall, and a stable with horses for equine therapy. There is a lake and other outdoor settings with equipment for the organization's adventure-based program. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The one alum polled by Rehabs.com to date about Copper Hills Youth Center submitted mainly favorable opinions. K.H. awarded positive ratings to a series of evaluated metrics: perfect five stars for counseling options, facility cleanliness and upkeep, family participation, and likelihood to recommend; four stars for staff experience and training, and treatment of co-occurring disorders; and three stars for affordability. </p> <p>However, this former client assigned negative ratings of two stars for both connectivity/visitor policy and holistic offerings. “Great staff!” K.H. wrote. However, they took exception to the “poor food quality” and advised that the facility should “Try to connect better with individuals.” </p> <p>On secondary sites, Copper Hills Youth Center received <strong>mixed coverage</strong> to date: 3.6 out of five stars based on 29 reviews on Google; 3.5 stars based on eight reviews on Facebook, which the organization can manage; and one star based on five reviews on Yelp. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> </p> <p>Positive reviewers repeatedly used words such as “amazing” and “thankful” to characterize the <strong>needed help they received from respectful staff</strong>, including nurses and teachers, who provided <strong>personal treatment</strong>, such as five-star reviewer D.F. on Google, who wrote: “Copper Hills is where you need to send your kid if they are struggling….. I knew that I was struggling but my life changed the moment I walked through those doors. THANK YOU COPPER HILLS!!!” </p> <p>Conversely, negative reviewers complained about <strong>unprofessional and inappropriate staff</strong> as well as <strong>unclean conditions</strong>, punitive and money-motivated treatment, and additional comments expressed by one-star reviewer R.H. on Yelp: “As a ex child resident, I can honestly say that they do not help the children make better choices in life, they lie about their success rate which is far below what they claim…”</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>On secondary sites Google and Yelp, loved ones offered mainly critical comments about the facility to date. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a></small> For example, on Google, S.W. described Copper Hills Youth Center as appropriate for adolescents struggling with behavioral health disorders but not for those with anxiety and depression. Several other loved ones on Yelp claimed the staff was incompetent and unhelpful, and reported unsafe conditions, such as physical abuse from residents and staff, and escape from what should be a heavily locked facility. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On secondary sites, the facility received <strong>mixed coverage skewed to the negative</strong> from current and former employees to date: three out of five stars based on 36 reviews on Indeed and 1.7 stars based on nine reviews on Glassdoor. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-6"><sup>[6]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-7"><sup>[7]</sup></a></small>. Positive reviewers remarked about <strong>dedicated and effective co-workers</strong> and clinical team members, supportive management, rewarding opportunities to help young people, as expressed by a former unit manager, who wrote: “Great place to work – when you’re passionate about helping the youth.” </p> <p>Negative reviewers referenced poor management and leadership, <strong>high stress</strong>, and potentially dangerous situations that created, in the words of one, a “Terrible place to work.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to its website, this facility <strong>accepts Medicaid</strong> from seven states and most commercial and private insurance plans. It also holds five state government funding contracts.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>In November 2015, Copper Hills Youth Center was the site of a riot led by adolescent residents. Several local news outlets, including the <a href="http://fox13now.com/2015/11/02/former-worker-of-west-jordan-youth-center-not-surprised-by-riot/" target="_blank">Salt Lake City Fox affiliate</a>, noted that police intervened and 10 residents were arrested, but no one was seriously injured. No subsequent updates or incidents have been reported.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&q=copper+hills+youth+center+reviews&oq=copper+hills+youth+center+reviews&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0.4738.6087.0.6249.8.8.0.0.0.0.142.788.0j6.6.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..2.6.785...0i20k1j0i22i30k1.blBD6bGmPBk#lrd=0x87528fccd84c746d:0xbcb85ccd71821d01,1," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center-392914570875002/reviews/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center-392914570875002/reviews/?ref=page_internal</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-hills-youth-center-west-jordan" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-hills-youth-center-west-jordan</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-4"><sup>[4]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS725US725&q=copper+hills+youth+center+reviews&oq=copper+hills+youth+center+reviews&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0.4738.6087.0.6249.8.8.0.0.0.0.142.788.0j6.6.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..2.6.785...0i20k1j0i22i30k1.blBD6bGmPBk#lrd=0x87528fccd84c746d:0xbcb85ccd71821d01,1," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-5"><sup>[5]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-hills-youth-center-west-jordan" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/copper-hills-youth-center-west-jordan</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-6"><sup>[6]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center/reviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-7"><sup>[7]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center-Reviews-E565694.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Copper-Hills-Youth-Center-Reviews-E565694.htm</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2018-12-28 09:27:17 PST
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