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Odyssey House Inc - Fathers with Children Program

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Overview

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Located just outside downtown Salt Lake City, Odyssey House Inc’s Fathers with Children Program is the only residential addiction treatment center in Utah where dads and kids live and heal together. The program combines evidence-based therapies with parenting education, life-skills training, and structured routines. Children receive licensed daycare and school support on-site, while fathers focus on recovery. With typical stays lasting 3 to 6 months, services include psychiatric care, medications when appropriate, and coordinated medical support. For sustained support after treatment, Aftercare offers outpatient therapy and family sober housing so parents can work towards independence alongside their children.

Address

42 South 500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Service members
  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Pain management
  • Seniors
  • Young adults

The Only Residential Program for Fathers and Children in Utah

Odyssey House offers the only residential treatment in Utah that keeps fathers and their children together. This family-centered approach allows parents to focus on recovery without separation, while children receive daily care and stability. The program emphasizes rebuilding parent-child bonds and healing the effects of trauma, creating a safe and structured environment where families can recover as a unit.

Integrated Treatment and Medical Support

Fathers participate in individual, group, and family therapy that draws on evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed counseling. Psychiatric providers are available for assessments and medication management, while the Martindale Clinic coordinates medical services and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). This integration ensures that substance use and co-occurring mental health needs are addressed together.

Daily Routines and Support for Children

Clients stay a minimum of 30 days, with most families remaining for 3–6 months. Fathers build skills in parenting, employment readiness, and daily living, while children, ranging from newborn to school-aged, receive licensed daycare and attend local schools. Structured routines like shared meals, chores, and activities reinforce stability for both parents and kids, preparing families to transition back into independent living.

Aftercare and Family Sober Housing

Support continues after residential treatment through outpatient therapy, peer groups, and alumni services. Odyssey House is also the only provider in Utah to offer family sober housing units, giving fathers and children a stable place to practice recovery together. These aftercare options extend the safety net, helping families maintain progress, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

0% Coverage 60% Coverage 80% Coverage
30-day Treatment $3,750 $1,500 $750
60-day Treatment $7,500 $3,000 $1,500

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Child care services
  • Domestic violence support
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.