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This program is designed to give parents a break from caring for a child who has a serious emotional disorder. According to the Utah Division of Mental Health, a family can receive up to 16 hours each month for respite care. Wasatch Mental Health offers a couple of different programs:
Costs: There is not cost to a family with a qualifying child. A grant provides funding for the program. Referral Procedure: Parents need to complete a Case Management referral form and select the appropriate Respite Care boxes at the bottom of the page. The form can be picked up at our Parkview location (1161 East 300 North) or our main building at WestPark (750 North Freedom Blvd.). Once the form is completed, send it to the following address: Wasatch Mental Health If you have specific questions or concerns, call (801) 373-4765 and we'll be happy to help you. Please remember that youth are admitted based on availability and a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify for the program, your child must have a Serious Emotional Disorder. If therapist is already treating your child, simply ask if your child qualifies for this program. If you would like to participate in this program but you and your child have never been to Wasatch Mental Health, click here to visit our Intake page to learn how you can get started.
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