Engage Young Adult Transitions is a sophisticated therapeutic community located just steps away from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah, and minutes from the surrounding mountains. Engage offers comprehensive clinical care and therapeutic support for young adults whose mental health challenges are limiting their independence.

Our team consists of experienced therapists, case managers, certified life coaches, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, and a nutritionist, all working together to provide a customized approach to treatment. We are dedicated to empowering young adults to build the skills they need to navigate life's challenges, create healthier relationships, and move forward with confidence and independence.

Engage’s clinical approach is rooted in attachment principles and focuses on supporting young adults in overcoming mental health struggles that limit their independence. Our comprehensive team fosters deeper connections and provides consistent, customized clinical support that facilitates emotional growth and development.

Cedar City, UT, offers an ideal setting for young adults to find a sense of security while exploring new opportunities. As a vibrant college town, it provides a lively environment with access to Southern Utah University’s campus and activities, making it a great location for young adults to connect with their peers. Each young adult has a private bedroom and bathroom in shared living spaces near the university, allowing easy access to a young and active community.

General Information

Young Adults (18 - 30)
Engage Young Adult Transitions
2022
Jack Hinman, Psy.D.
Rolling admissions

Admissions

Young Adults
Young Adult Transition Association (YATA)
Insurance
Private Pay | Out-of-pocket
No
Call for more information
9
29
17
Urban
Female
Male
Transgender
28
No
150
Yes
25
Yes
Call For More Information
No Required Interview in Person
Yes
None

Billing & Payments

Insurance (see above for specifics on insurance)
Private | Self Pay
Breakout Billing For Insurance | ‘Superbill’
13950
0
0
75
0
0
No
Yes

Insurance

Yes
Full time staff member
No
Cigna Dental Hlth of CO Inc
Anthem Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna Better Hlth Inc
CareFirst Advantage Inc

Levels of Care

≤ 2
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment - Mental Health
Residential Treatment - Transitional/Step Down
Partial Hospitalization/PHP
Intensive Outpatient/IOP
Transitional Living - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood
Transitional Living - Social Skills/Life Skills/LD/ASD
Transitional Living - Supportive College Environment
Independent Living | Sober Living | Transitional Living
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Yes

Accreditation

Young Adult Transition Association (YATA)
Infectious Disease
Major Injury | Death
Runaways
Cognia Accreditation

Ownership

Private Company - Owners On-Site
The Hope Group
The Hope Group
Privately Owned
Leased By Program
The Hope Group and the Leavitt Group
None
Initial 5 year lease with the option to renew with a longer agreement. Engage also owns our property

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Yes
Actively Suicidal
Need for Detox?
80
No
Yes
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapist
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Registered Dietician
Registered Nurse
Occupational Therapy
< 50%
Contracted psychiatrist as needed
< 50%

Clinical Operations

< 50%
< 8
> 50%
5
2
No
No

Treatment Modalities

No
12 Steps Groups
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Equine Assisted or Therapeutic Horse Back
Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP , type of CBT)
Eye Movement & Desensitization and Reprocessing
Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Neuro Feedback
Occupational Therapy
Psycho educational
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) (pioneer to CBT)
Recreation Therapy
Telephone Therapy
Other
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
No
No
Yes
Client Centered/Person Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
No

Family Involvement

MIDDLE: Family can opt in & out of their involvement based off the timing and current issues in treatment
HIGH: Family Expected on weekly calls (or more) & to attend all family workshops (weekly , monthly or quarterly)
1
Flexible length of call with therapist per week
Parents Visit as Needed
Other

Therapy - Group

Yes
4
10
1
Yes

Therapy - Individual

Yes, part of the program cost
3
1
> 50%
7
< 50%
Yes

Staff

> 50%
5
Yes
Yes
High School Diploma
24
N/A

Programming

Single Rooms with Private Baths
ADHD/ADD
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Clinically Complex (possible behavior, genetic, students "who are puzzles")
Development Delay
Genetic Disorders
Mood Deregulation &/or Anxiety
Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Primarily DX Learning Disability
Speech & Language Disorders
Academic & life skill Focus
Academic focus
Academic, functional living skills, life skills and social skills focused
Clinically-driven programming (addresses individual life, living, social and academic needs)

Academics

Southern Utah University & Southwest Technically College
Other
K-12
Possible Community College/College
Yes
College | University
22
Online school/Classes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tests
Yes

Transitions

Yes
Additional Therapist To Work With Student Or Family As Transition
Transition House Associated With Program
Family Or Student Coaching Support For Certain Amount
Yes
> 50%

Assessments

Other
> 50%
Neuropsychologist
No

Sober Living Houses

Yes
Yes
Public
Can bring your own Vehicle
Provided by Program
Resume / Job Search
Weekly
Yes
No
<b>Integrated</b>: administrative oversight is generally part of a larger addiction or behavioral healthcare treatment program with clinical services, life skills, community design (<b>unlicensed</b>)

Technology

Students have Laptops
Other

Eating Disorders

Anorexia
Binge Eating
Bulimia
Eating Disorder & Diabetes
Exercise Addiction (Athletes & Eating Disorders)
Orthorexia

Expert Specifics

Other

Research

> 50%
Call for more information
Yes

Workshops

Equine
Individualized | Custom
Trauma-Focused
Process Addiction
On Site
Yes
Other