Health and Wellness Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 is a new, national suicide and mental health crisis lifeline available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Calls to 988 will be connected to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Alta residents, business operators, property owners, and seasonal and year-round employees should be aware that a variety of other services are available locally in the Salt Lake County area for individuals in need of mental and behavioral health assistance:
The Salt Lake County Behavioral Health website will connect individuals to a range of resources, including a local 24 hour crisis line (801) 587-3000. Crisis line personnel can assist individuals in arranging an assessment and treatment referral.
Valley Behavioral Health (801) 566-4423 is a non-profit network of clinics providing treatment for behavioral issues, addictions, psychiatric conditions or other circumstances resulting from chronic lifelong issues or temporary conditions triggered by traumatic life events.
Optum Salt Lake County (877) 370-8953 provides mental health services to individuals on Medicaid.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Utah Salt Lake (801) 323-9900 provides free educational classes, support groups, community outreach, volunteering opportunities and more.
University of Utah Substance Abuse Assessment and Referral Services (801) 587-2770 provides high-quality, objective substance abuse assessments and referrals for individuals with possible substance abuse problems, including DUI or substance abuse arrest assessments, friends and family referrals, and employer or overseeing agency referrals.