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5899 Rivendell Drive West Jordan, UT 84081
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About Copper Hills Youth Center

The Copper Hills Youth Center in West Jordan, Utah is a center that is dedicated to helping youth with substance abuse addictions overcome their conditions. This center primarily provides residential care and is committed to helping raise awareness and creating individualized treatment plans involving teaching coping skills.

Many who have attended the residential treatment program offered by the center have found it to be simple. After you pass through the Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI) then you’ll gain access to treatment that is carefully chosen based on your needs. Your care plan will be tailored according to your condition and the level of care you require.

Most are placed in individual and group counseling and are treated by licensed clinicians. What makes this residential substance abuse treatment program unique is that you will need to do five core assignments during your stay. These assignments revolve around accountability, drug history, autobiography, thinking errors, relapse cycles and relapse prevention.

Your counselors will encourage you to share your completed assignments with your loved ones. This exercise helps your family members better understand what substance use includes and how they can support you in your sobriety journey.

In addition, if beneficial for your needs, you will also have the opportunity to enroll in the recreation therapy program. This program focuses on helping you through addiction and co-occurring conditions through spiritual, psychological, physical, social and cognitive care.

You should also know that the average stay is six to eight months. Boys and girls are separated to better adhere to specific needs.

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

scott doerr
1 month ago on Google
5
We are so grateful to everyone at Copper Hills Youth Center for the incredible care and support our daughter received over the past year. This was a very tough time for our family, and the growth we’ve seen in her has been nothing short of amazing. Rhett is an outstanding leader—steady, thoughtful, and calm under pressure. During moments when we felt overwhelmed, his grounded approach made all the difference. He brings a sense of stability to everything happening at CHYC. Jessica, our daughter’s therapist, has a true gift for connecting with young people. She helped her open up in ways we had never seen before, and that emotional shift transformed the entire course of her treatment. Her compassion and skill made a lasting impact on all of us. Our daughter was frequently excited to see Maddie, Alyx, and Jules go guidence. Their warmth and consistency created a space where she felt safe, understood, and supported. That kind of connection was crucial to her healing. Val, the nursing director and her team managed our daughter’s complex medical needs with professionalism, empathy, and excellent communication. Bradley brought clarity and calm to a very complicated medical situation. He explained things in a way that made sense and gave us confidence in the decisions being made. His insight and care helped guide Her toward real stability. On the academic side, Ivette stood out not only as a teacher, but as a genuine encourager. She recognized our daughter’s strengths and celebrated them, which meant the world to us during such a fragile time. Hannah, working behind the scenes, ensured Her ’s IEP and academic path stayed on track—her diligence didn’t go unnoticed. Jessica and Emerald at the front desk were incredibly patient and friendly, even as we fumbled through call-in password issues. They were always helpful, never flustered, and made those early interactions far less stressful. Mike and Zuri handled her transportation to doctor appointments and the airport with total reliability and kindness. Their dependability gave us peace of mind every time travel was involved. Every person at CHYC, whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, contributed to helping our daughter move from a place of concern and uncertainty to one of strength and possibility. We’ll always be grateful for what they’ve done—not just for Her , but for our whole family.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/CopperHillsYouthCenter. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Tracy Rogers
1 month ago on Google
5
thanks for the help received by copper hill
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your kind words.
Rod
1 month ago on Google
5
My daughter exited CHYC recently (length of stay 1 year). As with most of these placements, growth is not typically linear; rather it’s two steps forward and one back! However, I can honestly say that my daughter experienced growth during her tenure there. Self-realization, coping skills and life skills were all strengthened! A big factor in that growth, and the main reason for my rating, was her counselor Erica Kennedy!! Erica was patient, but not too patient…relentless, but not too relentless…and 100% committed to helping my daughter build muscle that will carry into adulthood!! She was great to partner with and always kept me updated and included!! I’ve had experience with several facilities, and several counselors but…I would rate CHYC and Erica at the top of that list!!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/CopperHillsYouthCenter. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
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Accepted Insurance

Copper Hills Youth Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

In Utah, individuals looking for substance abuse treatment can find several inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. Typically, you can expect the program to include evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychoeducation, skills development groups, and experiential therapies, like equine therapy, and adventure therapy. By receiving expert addiction treatment and learning new coping strategies, you'll drastically improve your mental health and the ability to achieve long-term sobriety.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Child Program

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Life skills training helps you handle the daily obligations of work, school, and family. It rebuilds your self awareness and self confidence so you can face these challenges with healthy coping strategies rather than succumb to relapse.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Recreational therapy helps you in your addiction recovery program by improving your overall well being. Activities can include sports, music, and nature excursions that give you positive experiences, reduce your cravings, and offer the opportunity to reduce your stress. These aid in your addiction recovery.

During dialectical behavior therapy in Utah, you'll work on developing four main skills. Interpersonal effectiveness helps you manage your relationships. Mindfulness keeps you present in the current moment rather than worry or regret. Distress tolerance helps you accept emotions. Emotional regulation gives you the tools you need to successfully manage intense emotions.

Community building is an important aspect of group therapy sessions in Utah. The sense of community building among participants encourages more transparent sharing of experiences in a judgment free environment. You create strong bonds with the people in your group that support your journey to recovery.

Family therapists work with all members of the family unit to understand the impact that addiction has had on the family collectively and individually. Together they develop strategies to help their loved one recover. The therapist facilitates open discussions between family members to help build resilience and improve interactions. Ultimately, this supports their loved one's path to sobriety.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Ron S. Tuinei

CEO

Dean Fonua

CFO

C. Rhett Cragun, LCSW

Director of Clinical Services

Patricia Riccardi, SHRM-SCP

Director of Human Resources

Arva Loveland

Director of Admissions

Suzanne Clements

Program Director

Tevita Makalo

Program Director

Valorie Reit-Leatham, BSN, RN

Director of Nursing

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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5899 Rivendell Drive
West Jordan, UT 84081

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Reviews of Copper Hills Youth Center

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2.9 (100 reviews)
scott doerr
1 month ago
5

We are so grateful to everyone at Copper Hills Youth Center for the incredible care and support our daughter received over the past year. This was a very tough time for our family, and the growth we’ve seen in her has been nothing short of amazing. Rhett is an outstanding leader—steady, thoughtful, and calm under pressure. During moments when we felt overwhelmed, his grounded approach made all the difference. He brings a sense of stability to everything happening at CHYC. Jessica, our daughter’s therapist, has a true gift for connecting with young people. She helped her open up in ways we had never seen before, and that emotional shift transformed the entire course of her treatment. Her compassion and skill made a lasting impact on all of us. Our daughter was frequently excited to see Maddie, Alyx, and Jules go guidence. Their warmth and consistency created a space where she felt safe, understood, and supported. That kind of connection was crucial to her healing. Val, the nursing director and her team managed our daughter’s complex medical needs with professionalism, empathy, and excellent communication. Bradley brought clarity and calm to a very complicated medical situation. He explained things in a way that made sense and gave us confidence in the decisions being made. His insight and care helped guide Her toward real stability. On the academic side, Ivette stood out not only as a teacher, but as a genuine encourager. She recognized our daughter’s strengths and celebrated them, which meant the world to us during such a fragile time. Hannah, working behind the scenes, ensured Her ’s IEP and academic path stayed on track—her diligence didn’t go unnoticed. Jessica and Emerald at the front desk were incredibly patient and friendly, even as we fumbled through call-in password issues. They were always helpful, never flustered, and made those early interactions far less stressful. Mike and Zuri handled her transportation to doctor appointments and the airport with total reliability and kindness. Their dependability gave us peace of mind every time travel was involved. Every person at CHYC, whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, contributed to helping our daughter move from a place of concern and uncertainty to one of strength and possibility. We’ll always be grateful for what they’ve done—not just for Her , but for our whole family.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/CopperHillsYouthCenter. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Tracy Rogers
1 month ago
5

thanks for the help received by copper hill

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your kind words.
Rod
1 month ago
5

My daughter exited CHYC recently (length of stay 1 year). As with most of these placements, growth is not typically linear; rather it’s two steps forward and one back! However, I can honestly say that my daughter experienced growth during her tenure there. Self-realization, coping skills and life skills were all strengthened! A big factor in that growth, and the main reason for my rating, was her counselor Erica Kennedy!! Erica was patient, but not too patient…relentless, but not too relentless…and 100% committed to helping my daughter build muscle that will carry into adulthood!! She was great to partner with and always kept me updated and included!! I’ve had experience with several facilities, and several counselors but…I would rate CHYC and Erica at the top of that list!!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/CopperHillsYouthCenter. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Diane Nicholas
1 month ago
5

My daughter made a big, positive change in her communication skills, tools are being used and she is trying real hard to find herself to cope with life. I did/do talk to her about life, this program helped her more. Thank you.

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We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you and your daughter are doing well. Take care!
Sparkle Zuniga
1 month ago
5

Had a great experience. Therapist Erica was amazing and helped us so much.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such great feedback. We're glad to hear you found our staff to be so friendly and helpful. Take care!
Jennifer Bettin
2 months ago
5

My daughter went to this facility after 2 failed group homes. Let me just say this place was a saving grace! I want to make sure that her counselor Sarah Riley gets recognizition. My daughter came a long way in communication, boundaries, and self esteem due to Sarah and her amazing patience and ability to connect and work through the barriers. My encounters with the other staff have always been pleasant and they listened to my concerns and were very diligent. I couldn't be more happy with this facility and helping my daughter to be a self confident teenager.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We greatly value your kind words and will be sure to pass this along to our team. Thank you again and have a great day!
Peyton Birkoski
2 months ago
5

May stay was good. Sarah Riley (my therapist) helped me get through the program, and finished what I needed to to go home successfully. Keep up the good work Sarah thank you.

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Thank you for your kind words! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
JJ Hunsicker
2 months ago
5

I was a resident here from 4/11/24 to 9/23/24, I made a lot of progress here after three years. This was my last hospitalization. I’m currently working on my career. Shout out to my therapist Sarah Riley and my team lead on Dandelions Kyle Brough. They were the people who listened to my hurt and healed me. I won’t lie, there was a lot of bad in this facility, some pretty bad people, including staff. There was some very questionable stuff that happened sometimes. But the good people were really good.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us these kind comments. We'd like to learn more about any concerns you may have. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Donna Talamantes
2 months ago
4

We went into this situation knowing it would be hard. We were desperate for help and Copper Hills Youth Center came through. We struggled at first it was scary, we hit a couple of rough spots but the councilors were there to help us navigate the scary stuff. The majority of the staff were great, our counselor was exceptional. It was tough but the outcome is very rewarding !!

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It is very thoughtful of you to leave us such positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well!
denise wingett
2 months ago
5

My daughter really appreciated her counselor, Kyla. This was the first counselor she was able to be real with. Thank you Kyla! My daughter also appreciated the educational component of Copper Hills. Thank you teachers!

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So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
Spotted Lizard
2 months ago
1

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Hello. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. For us to be more helpful, we would like to learn additional details about what led to this review. Please visit http://www.copperhillsyouthcenter.com/contact-us/ and provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you and work toward a resolution. We hope to hear from you soon.
Bella Billings
2 months ago
1

My name is Isabelle I was there for 16 months and I had the worst experiences there of my life. They caused me lots of unnecessary trauma I got a whole bottle of staff pills from another resident and ended up ODing and going to the hospital. They are mentally, physically, and emotionally abusive there. I had what I would say an inappropriate relationship with a staff “Sarah Neal” who became my therapist. We got super close and she would sit on my bed with me until I was ready for bed. I feel like she prayed on my vulnerabilities while I was a patient there. The higher ups “Cason, Colletti, Tina, Yvette, Clint, and a staff Cristy.” My worst experience with Cason was a lot of threatening and verbal abuse and he always went straight to restraints. My worst experience with Colletti was after coming back from the hospital from the OD I was taken to the trouble, kids unit sparks where they forced you to wear shorts and a T-shirt in a cold unit without a heater and a blanket where I got jumped by multiple kids and I had to stay in a bedroom with those kids overnight where they ended up beating me again. This force me to become more aggressive to protect myself. My worst experience with Tina was she would lock me in the back hall of a unit named emeralds all day because I was struggling mentally, and she accused me of wanting to start a problem. My worst experience with Yvette was she would make us feel like we were in the military. We had to tuck our beds perfectly with no wrinkles, or it would be torn apart we had to Fold our clothes perfectly, or they would get thrown out of the dresser and we had to deep clean by scrubbing walls, bed frames. We had to lift up our beds and clean them and remake the beds after they already make us make them and more that I will get to later when we start the lawsuit. My worst experience with Clint was He put me in a 2 1/2 hour restraint for pacing, which was one of my coping skills while I was on sparks and was trying to forcefully make me sit down. My worst experience with Christy was She would make us do unit resets, which is where we would sit all day, isolated, and only be able to go to school with teachers who had worse disrespect than the peers I had this staff also used to bring her boyfriend/baby daddy onto the unit and flirt with him and hug him and make jokes why we would have to sit there and be quiet. I was sick with cysts And parasites from the food there. I later got tested and had three parasites living in my liver I was stuck on Sparks, which is the bad kid unit with a liquid diet for three weeks being isolated by myself in a bedroom with one blanket and shorts and a T-shirt. There was a nurse on upper gems that constantly gave children the wrong meds that later ended up moving down to lower gems, which did the same thing. There was a nurse also there named Kylee who did the same thing and offered me to do my own blood draw since I was familiar with putting peoples needles in their arm. I did turn down the request because that was triggering to me and was things I wish I had never done. They didn’t want patients to have any sort of relationship whether that was friends with another patient so they would put us on comp blocks to where we had to stand 6 feet away from each other at all time, even though we were on the same unit and we couldn’t talk to them either or sign nothing. I was 17 at the time and they would constantly put me in a room with 12,13 and 14-year-olds which is against the law for the facility. You have to be two years apart an age to be able to be in a room together. I left there with more trauma than I came in with. When I left, they also discharge me to a homeless shelter. I do have screenshots in case this gets taken down

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