Huntsman Mental Health Institute announced Thursday that they received a $5 million gift from Kem and Carolyn Gardner to support the Mental Health Crisis Care Center, which will bear the names of these donors.
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) released its Community Crisis Intervention Annual Report for 2021, showing the demand for mental health crisis services reached record heights over the past year. This includes a 32% increase in calls to the Utah Crisis Line.
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SALT LAKE CITY From sirens and handcuffs, to compassionate, efficient care, Utah has taken a giant leap forward in how we treat mental health disorders.
Officials with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute broke ground on a new treatment center Wednesday that could become a model for the nation.
With the dog days of summer coming, Charlie Ellis, with his emotional support animal, Izzie, is looking forward to a sea of change in mental health treatment. You used to just be really hush-hush, said Ellis, who lives in Sandy. You kept it under the table.
Ellis has depression and bipolar disorder and he isn t alone.