The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake Behavioral Health Services, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides accessible, culturally competent care that honors Native traditions while integrating evidence-based practices. Originally founded in 1974 as the Indian Walk-In Center, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health and wellness resource for urban Native Americans and the wider community. The center’s behavioral health program is built on the mission of serving “The People,” combining traditional healing values with modern therapeutic interventions to support individuals and families on their path to wellness.
Services include outpatient counseling, individual and family therapy, substance use disorder treatment, aftercare programs, and counseling for survivors of domestic violence. Care begins with an initial screening and thorough assessment to guide the creation of personalized treatment plans. The center’s approach emphasizes holistic healing—addressing the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of every client—while maintaining respect for cultural traditions and the needs of diverse urban communities.
Through a blend of professional expertise and Indigenous ways of knowing, the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake Behavioral Health Services helps clients strengthen resilience, rebuild connections, and achieve lasting recovery. With a commitment to empowering future generations, the facility continues to be a trusted source of care, advocacy, and community support in Utah’s capital.
I can confidently speak to this therapist’s character and the way she shows up in her work. She is highly ethical, professional, and genuinely caring in her interactions. It’s clear that she has a deep passion for what she does. She approaches her work with intention and integrity, and she consistently demonstrates respect for the people she serves. Her ability to speak fluent Spanish is also a huge asset, allowing her to connect with and support a broader community in a meaningful way. If you’re looking for someone who is dedicated, compassionate, and takes her role seriously, she is someone I would absolutely recommend.
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I completed 45 days at Brighton residential and absolute loved it. I continue at Brighton sober living and completed IOP. This place really helped me. I learned so much and have continued to stay sober thanks to the help I received while in their care. I knew for along time I needed to get help and I’m so glad I chose Brighton recovery Center. Their staff is amazing and the classes taught me a lot about myself and my recovery. This place gave me a second chance at life and for that I am forever grateful.
I've known Jessica since graduate school and she has always been a professional and well-liked person! She cares about using a variety of modalities and strives to support the clients she sees in therapy. Highly recommend Jessica as a trauma-informed provider!