Deer Hollow Recovery - Trailside

Trauma-Focused Care in a Nature-Adjacent Setting

Deer Hollow Recovery – Trailside offers a serene environment near the Rocky Mountains in Draper, Utah, creating a setting that supports reflection and healing. The location is designed to provide a sense of calm with access to walking trails and hikes, while also offering structured treatment, balancing the comfort of a homelike environment with clinical care that helps individuals stabilize and begin addressing trauma and substance use challenges.

Comprehensive, Step-Down Continuum of Care

The facility offers a structured continuum of care, including residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and telehealth services. This care continuum allows individuals to engage in treatment that matches their current needs while maintaining continuity with trusted providers as they progress through recovery. The ability to transition between levels of care can help sustain momentum while addressing evolving clinical and practical needs.

Evidence-Based and Experiential Therapies

Deer Hollow integrates evidence-based therapies with experiential modalities like equine-assisted therapy, providing clients with opportunities to process trauma and develop emotional regulation skills in hands-on, supportive settings. This layered therapeutic approach is designed to address trauma and mental health challenges alongside substance use.

Specialized Programming for First Responders and Veterans

Deer Hollow offers programming tailored for first veterans and first responders including dispatchers, fire fighters, EMTs, first responders, nurses, and individuals in law enforcement and corrections, acknowledging the unique experiences and needs of clients in these professions. Treatment plans consider the impacts of occupational trauma, operational stress, and the cultural context of these careers, ensuring care is relevant and accessible for those who have served in high-intensity environments.

Family Support and Community Integration

Recognizing the role of family and relationships in recovery, Deer Hollow includes family therapy and spouse support programs within its treatment offerings. The facility also provides aftercare planning and alumni programming to help individuals maintain progress and access community support after treatment, supporting smoother transitions into daily life while sustaining recovery efforts.

Patient Experience

Client feedback highlights a respectful, caring staff who treat individuals with dignity and offer supportive guidance. Multiple reviewers praised the professionalism of the environment. Some did note that intake and administrative processes could be slow at times, but overall, the emphasis on empathy and safety was widely acknowledged.