BHIDC's Mental Health Access Fund
The University of Utah's Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center (BHIDC)
provides accessible, evidence-based psychotherapy services to all individuals in Utah.
The center aims to expand high-quality mental health resources across Utah by providing
low-fee services and utilizing a sliding-scale payment model based on a client's income.
The need for accessible mental health resources in Utah is critical, as the state
has the highest prevalence in the nation of adults experiencing mental illness. Many
low-income individuals who suffer from mental health disorders are unable to access
necessary treatment due to financial constraints, which can result in negative consequences
for individuals and society.
BHIDC offers psychotherapy services for children, adults, and couples, provided by
trained graduate-level trainees supervised by licensed clinicians with expertise in
empirically supported treatments. The clinicians are grounded in cognitive-behavioral
therapy (CBT) and are trained in a wide range of evidence-based theoretical orientations
to support client needs.
The BHIDC seeks donations for its Mental Health Access Fund to provide free psychotherapy
for clients of ranging economic backgrounds. Donations to the fund will expand mental
health accessibility and help ensure that individuals who need treatment can receive
it, regardless of their income.
Supporting BHIDC's mission to expand mental health resources for low-income individuals
is crucial to improving the well-being of Utah's communities and ensuring that everyone
has access to quality mental health care.