The Behavioral Health Access Center at Alta View Hospital in Sandy, Utah, is scheduled to open in June 2026. The center is designed to provide immediate support for individuals experiencing mental health crises, including severe depression, psychosis, and substance abuse.
Center's purpose and opening date
Acting as an alternative to the emergency room, the access center utilizes mental health experts to stabilize patients and assist in creating paths toward better mental wellness.
The facility offers various services including addiction treatment, crisis stabilization, psychiatric care, and withdrawal management. Every patient seen at the center is evaluated by a psychiatrist.
Available medical services and care
Patients do not need an appointment to visit the access center, as it functions similarly to an emergency room where individuals can walk in and wait to be seen. The process involves a medical exam and mental health evaluation to determine necessary care. After being medically cleared, patients meet with a crisis worker, who is a licensed mental health practitioner trained in handling crises.
Services provided include:
Psychiatric inpatient care
Mental health crisis care
Crisis observation
Medical treatment and support services
The center specializes in treating conditions such as anxiety, trauma, self-harm, mania, delusions, and suicidal thoughts. Patient care managers work to create specific treatment plans, with most patients receiving a follow-up within four to six days.
Specialized treatments and follow-up plans
For those requiring further care, the center may facilitate admissions to inpatient units or transitions to an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as part of a long-term recovery plan.
The Behavioral Health Access Center is located at 9660 South 1300 East, Sandy, UT 84094. The center is open until 9pm, and for after-hours needs, individuals should enter the Emergency Department.
Location details and emergency contact
In instances where an access center is too far away, officials recommend calling 988 or 911, or going to the emergency room.
