Ascend Recovery

Ascend Recovery is structured so that clients do not have to restart the admissions process as their recovery needs evolve. Medical detox, residential treatment, standard outpatient programming, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) are all available within the same center — a setup that supports continuity of care during one of recovery's most vulnerable periods. The facility operates 24 hours a day, which matters both for admissions and for ongoing clinical support.

For families evaluating long-term recovery options, the presence of transitional living and alumni support alongside clinical programming signals that Ascend Recovery is oriented toward sustained sobriety, not just acute stabilization. That structure makes it a reasonable fit for someone stepping down from inpatient care or building a longer-term recovery plan in Utah County.

A distinguishing feature of Ascend Recovery's clinical model is its explicit treatment of trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring mental health disorders — not as secondary concerns, but as central to the recovery process. The therapeutic team uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Psychodrama, three approaches that address different dimensions of how trauma and addiction interact. Ashley Lingwall, LCSW, serves specifically as a Group Specialist in Trauma, indicating that trauma work is structured and clinically supervised rather than informal.

The dual diagnosis framework means that clients presenting with both substance use disorders and mental health conditions receive integrated treatment. This matters for long-term recovery outcomes — unaddressed co-occurring disorders are among the most common drivers of relapse. The clinical team's composition, which includes a Medical Director, a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD, and multiple Licensed Clinical Social Workers, supports that integrated model.

Ascend Recovery's programs are open to men, women, and young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The young adult population is a deliberate focus — people in this age range benefit from treatment environments where their peers are navigating similar life transitions, and where the recovery community they build during treatment has the potential to carry forward into sober living and alumni networks.

Payment access is broad: Ascend Recovery works with private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, and accepts self-pay. For military families considering recovery options in Utah, TRICARE acceptance reduces a significant logistical barrier. Prospective clients and family members can reach the admissions team at (801) 216-4800 or [email protected] to discuss placement and coverage options.

Completing a residential treatment program is a milestone, not a finish line — and Ascend Recovery's model reflects that. The center provides both alumni support and transitional living connections as part of its aftercare framework, giving clients a structured pathway as they move from the intensity of residential care back into everyday life. These resources are particularly relevant for young adults, who may be returning to school, work, or independent living for the first time in recovery.

The IOP track also serves as a practical bridge: clients who have completed residential treatment can continue structured therapy and peer support while resuming outside responsibilities. Together, the IOP, alumni programming, and transitional living options make Ascend Recovery a recovery center designed for the long arc of sobriety — not just the first thirty days.