Volunteers of America Utah – Cornerstone Counseling Center: Comprehensive Treatment Services
Volunteers of America Utah’s Cornerstone Counseling Center provides essential treatment services to adult residents of Salt Lake County who are navigating mental health and addiction challenges. Located in Salt Lake City, this center is dedicated to offering care regardless of a client’s ability to pay, ensuring crucial support is accessible to the community.
Core Treatment Offerings
Cornerstone Counseling Center focuses on providing individualized support for a range of issues, including addiction, mental health disorders, trauma, and intimate partner violence. The center integrates several modalities to address the complex needs of its clients, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery and well-being.
Treatment services include:
- Individual Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Specialized treatment for addiction and trauma
Eligibility and Access
To ensure focused care for the local community, Cornerstone Counseling is primarily available to adult residents (18 years or older) of Salt Lake County who are struggling with mental health concerns. The organization is deeply committed to removing financial barriers to treatment. They offer a sliding fee schedule based on family size and income for eligible Salt Lake County residents who may be uninsured or underinsured.
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
In addition to standard counseling, Volunteers of America Utah offers the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This service is designed for individuals who require intensive, community-based support. ACT services are delivered outside of an office or facility, with team members meeting clients where they are needed to provide assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Eligibility for ACT requires an evaluation by a medical professional. Clients must be insured through Medicaid to receive services from the ACT program, reflecting its intensive nature and funding structure.
Operating Hours
The standard operating hours for Cornerstone Counseling Center are designed to accommodate working individuals, although the ACT team operates 24/7 for its clients.
- Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To begin the process of accessing mental health services at Cornerstone Counseling, prospective clients are encouraged to call for admission information or email the admissions department.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mental health concerns does Cornerstone Counseling treat?
Cornerstone Counseling provides treatment for a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, alongside services for intimate partner violence.
How can I find out if I am eligible for the sliding fee schedule?
The sliding fee schedule is available to residents of Salt Lake County and is determined based on your family size and income. You should contact the center directly for details on the application process and necessary documentation.
What is the difference between Cornerstone Counseling and the ACT program?
Cornerstone Counseling offers office-based individual, group, and family therapy during set business hours. The ACT program provides intensive, community-based support for Medicaid-insured clients, with services delivered by a team 24 hours a day outside of the facility.
