Wasatch Mental Health


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Hospitalization

If you need to be hospitalized for mental health care, the hospital must contact Wasatch Mental Health for approval within 24-hours of admission.

Emergency Services

Wasatch Mental Health provides 24-hour crisis care. If you are in Utah County and need emergency services call the emergency number: (801) 373-7393

If you need emergency treatment and are outside the Utah County area, go to the nearest provider.

Transportation

If you do not have your own transportation to and from your mental health appointments, request a Utah Transit Authority (UTA) bus pass from your caseworker at the Department of Workforce Services at (801) 374-7740.

  • If you are requesting mental health care from Wasatch Mental Health, and there is some reason you cannot use the UTA bus system, call Case Management (801) 373-7394 and request help with transportation.

  • If you are currently receiving mental health care from Wasatch Mental Health, and there is some reason you cannot use the UTA bus system, discuss your transportation needs with your therapist.

Medicaid Card

You must have your Medicaid card available at the time of service.

Your Rights

You have the right to get mental health care regardless of your race, color, nationality, disability, age, sex or religion. If you feel you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against for any reason, click here or call (801) 373-4760.

If you have a complaint about services, please discuss your complaint with your therapist. You also have the right to file a formal grievance with Wasatch Mental Health. Just request a client complaint and grievance form from any Wasatch secretary. If you are not satisfied with Wasatch's decision regarding your formal grievance, you may also request a hearing with Medicaid. You can also discus your complaint with Medicaid by calling: 1-(800)-662-9651 or (801) 538-6155.

Medical Services

Wasatch Mental Health provides only mental health services. Medical benefits are provided by your HMO or other medical provider. If you need information regarding medical services, call Medicaid information at 1-(800)-662-9651.

Social Security

Social Security www.ssa.gov

Medicaid www.cms.gov

 

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