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About Strong Hope
Strong Hope is a specialized mental health and substance abuse program for service members, veterans, and military families. Strong Hope provides evidence-based treatment for PTSD and focuses on areas of combat trauma, military sexual trauma, and childhood trauma. Strong Hope is a dual diagnosis center that tailors treatment in the areas of addiction, depression, anxiety, and other needs. Their gender-specific programming includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement therapy (EMDR), somatic therapy, life skills, family counseling, and more. A typical day includes 3 to 4 trauma and skills groups per day, 2 expressive/recreational therapy groups per day, weekly visits to the National Ability Center, and weekly attendance at community based AA meetings. Clients can also enjoy yoga 5 times a week, 1-on-1 therapy twice a week, on-site physical therapy, a fully equipped gym, and adventure outings such as horseback riding, kayaking, and rock climbing.
Strong Hope is located in Salt Lake City, Utah with the gorgeous Rocky mountains as its backdrop. Strong Hope brings a wealth of experience with specific knowledge of the unique challenges service members face.
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Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
Partners work to improve their communication patterns, using advice from their therapist to better their relationship and make healthy changes.
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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