The Ark of Little Cottonwood is the original mental health treatment center founded by Gloria Boberg, who now serves as the non-profit organization’s executive director. This four-acre property, located near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon at 2919 Granite Hollow St. in Sandy, includes a peace garden, a vegetable garden, horse pasture and tennis court on its sprawling, wooded grounds. Gloria began planning for The Ark of Little Cottonwood in 1997, and 18 months later in 1999, the facility received licensing and officially opened its doors.
Residential treatment in a safe, caring environment for those who suffer from mood disorders, personality disorders, behavior addictions and substance abuse.
Mission Statement
The Ark of Eagle Mountain’s addiction treatment and mental health programs are discretly located in a high-end facility within the Eagle Mountain community; providing individual healing and serenity for professionals and older adults who are seeking treatment for personality disorders, mood disorders, behavioral addictions and substance abuse.
What We Treat
The Ark of Eagle Mountain’s multi-disorder treatment facility specializes in treatment for professionals and older adults who are experiencing a broad range of mental health problems like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and personality disorders as well as compulsive disorders like chemical dependency, sexual addictions, eating disorders, gambling and shopping addictions. Our fully-credentialed treatment team uses a multi-dimensional approach that includes cognitive therapy, behavior modification, medical stabilization, 12-step and a multitude of other experiential activities in a spiritual setting.
Treatment Process
Our multi-diagnosis, 10-week program offers different tracks to individualize treatment for our patients. We take into consideration cognitive and behavioral needs of the patient and develop a ‘master treatment plan’ specifically designed for the individual. During this portion of treatment our patients undergo individual and group counseling along with mental health therapy.
Ark Programs
We combine the most effective treatment procedures and a full continuum of care for long-term treatment. Our step-down treatment is deliberately designed to meet the individual’s needs; reducing the risk of self-sabotaging behaviors and/or relapse into old behaviors.
- Social Detox
- Day Treatment
- Interventions
- Residential/Inpatient Therapy
- Intensive Outpatient
- Transitional/Sober Living
- Aftercare
Therapeutic Services
Treatment at the Ark is based on an integrated and holistic approach. This means that we treat the ‘whole person;’ placing strong emphasis on treating the emotional, medical, spiritual, physical, social and dietary needs of our patients.
Some of the numerous therapeutic activities that we offer include:
- Education
- Cognitive Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Behavior Modification
- Group Therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Inner Child Therapy
- Psychological Testing
- Art and Music Therapy
- Medical Stabilization
- Community Outreach – Resources
Professional Evaluation
The Ark is contracted with the University of Utah Hospital (Patient Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation) to administer all of our psychological testing and state-of-the-art, 24-hour medical care. Each patient receives a full medical evaluation and comprehensive psychological testing. We believe that taking time and using the appropriate tools are vital in obtaining a true and accurate clinical diagnosis.
Aftercare
Patients who complete the extended portion of their program may be eligible for life-long aftercare. Aftercare is free of charge and includes a weekly aftercare group and an individual counseling session with a counselor each month. In addition, if an aftercare patient finds themselves in a relapse (or headed that way), we encourage them to meet with our clinical team to assess their weakness and work through their struggle. We refuse to give up on those who continue to seek help.
Family Involvement
Our comprehensive family program offers both individual and group session with our patients and their families. The family program allows the clinical team to help the family work through any issues that need to be resolved. At the Ark we believe that the development of meaningful, supportive relationships for our patients is the “key principle” for success. This central element in improving retention and well-being of patients has led to the development of our Family Roles class, Relationship class, and other Educational groups. The expected outcomes of this design are directly measured in terms of “positive changes in parenting, family management, bonding, and communication skills.” Family involvement is crucial to work with family and loved ones while developing necessary skills to maintain healthy relationships.
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