Utah · Listings Checked October 2026

Mental Health Care in Utah

Where Can You Get Affordable Mental Health Care in Utah?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 341 mental health facilities in Utah, in 74 cities. Of these, 260 accept Medicaid, 119 offer a sliding fee or payment help, 268 offer telehealth therapy and 223 treat children and teens. In a crisis, call or text 988, or Crisis Line and Mobile Outreach Team at 1-801-587-3000.

Mental health facilities
341
Accept Medicaid
260
Sliding fee or payment help
119
Telehealth therapy
268

Mental Health Facilities by City in Utah

The Utah cities with the most SAMHSA-listed mental health facilities. All 74 cities are listed below the table.

All 74 Cities in Utah With Mental Health Facilities

Crisis and Support Lines in Utah

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. Call 988 to get help from a mobile crisis outreach team. Teams can respond in every county in Utah, are free to everyone in Utah, and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in most areas.

Utah's Mental Health Agency

Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Utah Department of Health and Human Services oversees public mental health services in Utah.

Medicaid Mental Health Coverage in Utah

Utah's Medicaid program is Utah Medicaid. Medicaid members enrolled in a Prepaid Mental Health Plan (PMHP) must get inpatient and outpatient mental health services and outpatient substance use disorder services through their PMHP, assigned by county of residence. Utah Medicaid Integrated Care (UMIC) plans integrate physical health, mental health and substance use disorder services for Adult Expansion Medicaid members in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Washington and Weber counties. Wasatch County members and members in non-managed care counties get outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services through fee-for-service from any Medicaid provider. Covered mental health services the state names include Case management services, Evaluations, Individual and group therapy, Inpatient mental health services, Medication management, Personal services, Psycho-educational services, Psychosocial rehabilitation services, Psychological testing and Respite care.

Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)

Each Utah county has a Local Mental Health Authority. LMHAs provide clinical assessment, therapy (individual, family, group), psychosocial rehabilitation and skill development, case management, peer support services, respite, medication management, residential treatment, and crisis services, and serve residents with Medicaid, uninsured residents and people with commercial insurance.

Check a Therapist's License in Utah

Before you start, confirm your therapist or psychologist holds an active Utah license.

Guides for Your Next Step

See how to find a therapist, how sliding-scale therapy works, whether Medicaid covers therapy and the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Mental Health Clinics Are in Utah?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 341 mental health facilities in Utah (checked October 2026), the most in Salt Lake City (82).

Is There Low-Cost Therapy in Utah?

119 of the listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale based on income or other payment assistance, and 177 receive state, county or block-grant funding. Ask about fees when you call.

Which Utah Mental Health Clinics Accept Medicaid?

260 of the 341 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

What Is the Crisis Line in Utah?

Call or text 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, from anywhere in Utah. Crisis Line and Mobile Outreach Team also answers at 1-801-587-3000.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Utah crisis services
  3. Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  4. Find local services through Office of Substance Use and Mental Health, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  5. Utah Medicaid mental health services
  6. Utah Medicaid behavioral health
  7. Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) in Utah
  8. Psychologists, clinical mental health counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

In crisis? Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. anxiety.help is an independent guide, not a mental health provider or crisis service, and doesn't give medical advice. For a free, confidential referral, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.