Marian Center

Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugarhouse neighborhood, this residential behavioral health hospital provides short-term psychiatric care for adults 55 and older facing emotional, mental, or behavioral changes. The center supports individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, paranoia, delusions, or dementia-related behaviors. Patients receive round the clock care in a structured, home-like setting.
Treatment is guided by individualized plans developed by licensed psychotherapists and psychiatric providers. Services include individual and group therapy, medication management, family education, and coordinated discharge planning. A multi-disciplinary care team works closely with each patient to stabilize symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and support long-term recovery through evidence-based and compassionate care.
Residents stay in a secure 14-bed unit designed to feel like home, with private and semi-private rooms, spacious surroundings, and a calming atmosphere. Patients are served three meals and an evening snack daily and take part in recreational activities that promote social connection and emotional wellness. Insurance options include Medicare, private plans, managed Medicare, and VA benefits—with insurance specialists available to help.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Marian Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Marian Center offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 6 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Marian Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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