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Youth Support Systems

Youth Support Systems

Jim Marchel, Executive Director


Youth Support Systems is a private, non-profit agency providing specialized prevention and treatment services to adolescents and their families. Over the past 30 years this very innovative program has won many awards and accolades. We are a full service agency with licensed professionals using evidence based models.

Outpatient Program

The Outpatient Program provides 2-4 hours of treatment per week which may include: individual, group and/or family therapy, recreation therapy, collaboration with ancillary workers, voluntary drug tests, parent participation and case management. The program utilizes the following research-based models: motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy, life skills training, and stages of recovery. A bilingual and bicultural therapist, gender-specific programs for females and transportation support are available. Average length of stay is 120-180 days.


Phone:

 

801 969-3307

Fax:

 

801 964-8898

Address:

 

3392 West 3500 South

West Valley City, UT 84119

Contact:

 

Toni Pegues, Program Director

Hours:

 

9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

Evenings by appointment

Fees:

 

Sliding fee scale, Medicaid accepted

Target Population:

 

Adolescents 12-17 years of age

Intensive Outpatient Program

The Intensive Outpatient Program is a minimum 6 hours of treatment per week utilizing outpatient treatment services identified above, but in a more structured environment. Average length of stay is 60-90 days.


Phone:

 

801 969-3307

Fax:

 

801 964-8898

Address:

 

3392 West 3500 South

West Valley City, UT 84119

Contact:

 

Jeff Larson, Program Manager

Hours:

 

9 am - 6 pm, Mon - Fri

Evenings by appointment

Fees:

 

Sliding fee scale, Medicaid accepted

Target Population:

 

Adolescents 12-17 years of age