This place is a nightmare. All my sucess today was proabably set back in this place they are unhelpful.
About New Haven Residential Treatment Center – Spanish Fork
New Haven Treatment Center is a residential treatment facility for young girls aged 14 through 18. The residents at New Haven struggle with mental illness, substance misuse, self-harm, or other behavioral issues.
The campus, located in Spanish Fork, Utah, is made up of three large, fully staffed houses that accommodate up to 16 residents. An on-site academic building helps residents keep up with their education and prepares them for college.
Family Centered Treatment
Family work and trauma treatment are at the heart of this residential program. Parents are expected to be part of the therapeutic process. Every two months, families will go to intensive family workshops. Using experiential therapy, you’ll engage in expressive activities that will help heal the whole family. Recreation trips and parent coaching are also a part of this program.
College Prep Environment
New Haven believes that mental health support should not impede academic progress. You can expect an academic environment for your child that includes AP courses and individualized learning.
Teachers attend treatment meetings each week to make sure the treatment environment supports academic goals. Another unique part of this academic environment is that they provide IEPs and learning support.
A Collaborative Approach to Treatment
Clinicians use a trauma treatment model with an emphasis on post traumatic growth. While all care is trauma informed, New Haven also incorporates family systems therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and somatic healing. Adventure-based therapeutic activities are held on campus every Sunday. Personalized treatment plans help the residents overcome the effects of traumatic events.
Latest Reviews
If only 0 stars was an option. From the moment I made the decision to leave New Haven at 18 to start college, I was met with hostility. The staff, who once claimed to care about my well-being, suddenly treated me as if I was making a terrible mistake despite my legal right to leave. My therapist, Amy Adkins, had already made it clear that she resented me, and when she became overwhelmed, she dropped me as a client entirely. Her boss, Dave Mayeski, took over my case, but instead of offering support, I was met with further judgment and condescension. Rather than helping me transition out of the program in a healthy way, they made it clear that they saw my departure as a failure. The moment I signed myself out, I was shunned, treated like a burden, and cast aside by the very people who were supposed to help me heal.Beyond their harmful emotional tactics, New Haven was also incredibly irresponsible when it came to student safety. They were supposed to conduct 15-minute checks throughout the day, but staff frequently skipped them or falsified records. It was common for students to run away, and most made it miles away or got their hands on substances before anyone noticed they were gone. Instead of addressing the systemic failures that allowed this to happen, they dismissed concerns and continued to put vulnerable students at risk. Their negligence in ensuring basic safety speaks to the deeper issue of how little they truly care about the well-being of the people in their care.Upon leaving, I was completely shunned by staff, forbidden from communicating with current students, and banned from the campus or virtually attending graduation ceremonies. They denied me the opportunity to say goodbye properly, stripping me of closure and reinforcing the isolation they had imposed. Even securing a simple ride to the airport became an ordeal. The staff made me jump through hoops just for transportation. Ultimately, I had to rely on a former staff member who had quit weeks prior due to the center s neglect of her own mental health an irony that speaks volumes about the culture at New Haven.Months after my departure, when I was hospitalized for my mental health, New Haven significantly violated my privacy. A therapist publicly announced my hospitalization to the entire house, using me as an example to warn others: Sophia left the program when we didn t feel she was ready, and now she is in a psych ward. Using me as a cautionary tale was a blatant HIPAA violation, yet when we filed a formal complaint, they denied all wrongdoing rather than taking accountability.Even worse, the student who confided in me that New Haven had violated HIPAA, she was punished for speaking up. And instead of addressing their own misconduct, New Haven delayed her graduation as a form of punishment for telling me what happened. Rather than protecting vulnerable students, they religiously silence them through fear and control.New Haven claims to be a place of healing, but my experience proved otherwise. Their use of shame, exclusion, and unethical practices harmed me far more than they helped. If you are considering this program for yourself or a loved one, please think twice. No one should have to endure the kind of mistreatment I experienced at their hands.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Sophia, We are very sorry to hear about your negative experience; something unacceptable under New Haven's standards. Our therapists and staff are dedicated to providing healing, nurturing care for that helps young people overcome mental health challenges and create lives filled with joy. We appreciate you for taking the time to voice your struggles and concerns. New Haven is committed to increasing awareness and lowering the stigma surrounding mental health; and is focused on creating access to high-quality, evidence-based care. We have set out on a big goal to reverse our nation s youth mental health crisis. We invite you to reach out to our Executive Director, Jeana Thomsen, at jeanat@newhaventrt.com to discuss any issues or concerns further.
My name is Marissa, and I attended New Haven (Spanish Fork Campus) from 2013 to 2014, residing in the Roosevelt house. I m writing this review to provide a balanced perspective in light of the recent negative attention New Haven has received from some former alumni. I hope my insights can help future parents in their decision-making.When I arrived at New Haven, I was transitioning from a physically demanding wilderness program called Second Nature. I was in great physical shape, weighing 140 pounds with a muscular build. However, during my time at New Haven, I experienced rapid weight gain, reaching a peak of 198 pounds by the time I left, and I m 5'5" tall. Despite my significant weight gain being monitored weekly, it didn t seem to raise alarms with the medical staff, which is something I believe could be improved.One aspect of my experience at New Haven was the treatment team. It could be intimidating to sit in a room with eight or so people evaluating my progress and behavior, especially when they shared feedback in front of other girls during our Thursday meetings. While this process could feel humiliating at times, I now understand the importance of accountability in a therapeutic environment. It s not about abuse; rather, it s about encouraging personal growth and forcing you to confront your actions and their consequences.On a positive note, I genuinely appreciated the daily routine at New Haven. The small school program offered focused, one-on-one attention that I desperately needed. Additionally, bringing my cat, Neko, home with me was a truly special part of my experience.I ve noticed that many individuals who express dissatisfaction with New Haven often struggle with gender dysphoria. In my opinion, New Haven may not be the best fit for children seeking gender identity therapy. Instead, I believe it effectively serves those dealing with issues such as substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, hyper-promiscuity, family-related challenges, and occasionally eating disorders.Through reflection, I've come to realize that the consequences I faced at New Haven were a direct result of my actions rather than any form of abuse as stated in other reviews. While I sometimes felt that the consequences were overwhelming as a teenager, this experience ultimately led to my growth. Acknowledging my role in my circumstances was difficult but liberating. Although I hold some resentment for missing key moments in my teenage years, like prom and high school events, I am incredibly grateful to be sober and alive today. I cherish the memories I do have, especially considering the path I was on before coming to New Haven.I sometimes find myself missing the supportive environment at New Haven and would love the opportunity to return for a tour. Overall, my experience was complex, but it undeniably contributed to my growth and well-being. The road after has been challenging, but I learned invaluable tools to navigate issues like drug abuse, abusive relationships, and self-hatred. Now at 27, I do not regret my time at New Haven; in fact, I sometimes wish I had appreciated it more. This establishment is not abusive; it s a place that encourages you to face your reality and grow from it. As hard as it is, it s not abusive.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Marissa. We're glad to hear about the positive impact our program had on your growth. Your feedback on weight monitoring and group evaluations is noted for improvement. We welcome you back for a tour anytime to reconnect with our supportive environment.
Our daughter was able to get the help she needed to become stable and get her life back. Very thankful for them!
Response from the owner2 months ago
We are so glad to hear that your daughter is doing better! Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with in the future. 
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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.
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Levels of Care
Medically Assisted Detox Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Inpatient 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.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Aftercare Support Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
When you enter a drug rehab in Utah, the process usually involves four stages: treatment initiation, early abstinence, maintaining abstinence, and advanced recovery. Treatment methods can rely on medications, counseling, or both, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting.
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.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Clinical Services
Animal therapy (aka pet therapy or animal-assisted therapy) can be very healing, as it allows patients to bond with animals, who give unconditional love. This is particularly useful for those who suffered trauma by the hands of people, who may be able to trust and form closer attachments to animals than humans at certain stages of rehabilitation.
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
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 (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jeana Thomsen, LCSW
Executive Director
David Mayeski, LCSW
Executive Clinical Director
Noel Miller
Executive Residential Director
Jake Clayton, MBA
Operations Manager
Kandis Froebe
Admissions Director
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
Accreditation Number: 111471
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Utah
Contact Information
(979) 355-8124 
2172 East 7200 South
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
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