Center for Change Cottonwood Heights

Incredible staff, caring and compassionate! I really felt part of my treatment team (instead of decisions being made for me) and got so much out of my time there. If you put the work in and take it seriously, there is much success to be had! Thank you for everything you did for me. Love you all!!

Center for Change changed my life! It gave me hope when I felt I had nothing left and could never change. My life is mine again! Choosing to come here was the best decision I’ve ever made. Thank you for everything CFC!

I honestly don't even know where to begin with this. I was at CFC from May-November of 2025, recieving treatment at the inpatient, residential (adult unit), and PHP levels of care. With experience at other treatment facilities, I can say that CFC is definitely the most comprehensive in terms of quality of care. Their staff is very educated on how to provide effective and long-lasting care which shows in the everyday treatment among clients. They are very good at meeting clients based off of where they are in terms of motivation to recovery and working with them at the pace they need, it is very individualized. Groups were run by multiple different therapists, providing various and fresh perspectives or insights. In my opinion, their meal plan system is the most realistic and easy to incorporate in terms of everyday life (at least from what I have seen in treatment!) and I really appreciate how they try to introduce intuitive eating (depending on the case) rather than drilling the rigidity of a meal plan. I always felt very supported in my struggles and always had a resource to use if I was struggling. Time was very structured but not enough where it felt like you couldn't breathe which I appericated. I also was introduced to a lot of new therapy treatment avenues such as IFS, EMDR, and experimental therapy which only emphasized the well rounded education I feel I received, and the vast amount of knowledge and resources the facility had. They have speciality groups weekly for individuals struggling with certain things (ARFID, exercise, substance use and binge eating), providing a space to process things not typically mentioned in everyday groups but just as important to bring up. I had great experiences with the staff whilst there. My therapist and dietician, Adria and Rebekah did a phenomenal job at basically teaching me how to live again and reintroducing the idea of life without an eating disorder. I could not have asked for a better team. Nicole the CEO was incredibly knowledgeable on all things eating disorders and always makes time for clients to not only hear but advocate for them. She also isn't afraid to use her personal experience which I appreciated, as she is living proof it gets better. No one else could run that place better. The unit directors, Gerry, Haylee, and Ali were fantastic at providing a safe, comfortable and trauma informed space to heal. They were very involved in the day to day running of their respective units and very receptive to client concerns and feedback. The techs who monitored the everyday proceedings and downtime were very respectful, educated, and always an ear to listen. I came from the East Coast, and they have apartment living for the option of participating in PHP possible. I used these for about 6 weeks and I found it made my transition home much more seamless. They also provide transportation to and from the apartments. I have never felt more motivated to heal and recover after my experience here. When I admitted, the last thing I wanted to do was surrender to the process. However, something about CFC made it feel not only possible but safe to do. I will forever be more than grateful for my time here and the staff who invested their time in me.

I was absolutely terrified to go here, but it ended up being one of thee most beautiful experiences of my life. It was hard to leave by the end. Some of the most wholesome and loving staff. You really create a family with the other patients and you form bonds and if you put in your all, you can really thrive. It’s one of the hardest and scariest but most rewarding things you can experience. Sending you hope if you’re reading this and seeking comfort. This too, shall pass <3 (btw their handyman is 10/10 and he will teach you fun games and make you laugh)

Absolutely amazing program with a very caring team. It’s clear that everyone is passionate about their roles and helping the clients. They do great work at Center for Change!

Realizing that one needs help especially in eating disorders is never easy. Maran is very thoughtful, kind and considerate.

This was my first time ever being in treatment, and I truly could not have had a better experience. I researched a lot of different places for 24 hour care, but Center for Change had the best balance of being structured and serious when it needed to be, yet still comfortable and supportive. A lot of smaller treatment centers I looked into did not have nearly as many resources, staff, or the level of observation and care that this one did. Overall, the staff members were incredible. I got so attached to some of them that it was genuinely hard to say goodbye when I left. There were a couple of moments where I had concerns about a staff member, but once I and a few other patients shared our feedback, it was taken seriously and addressed immediately, and I really appreciated how quickly things improved after that. I truly feel like this place saved my life and gave me a second chance. My therapist, Rian, was amazing. In just two months, I did more deep and meaningful work with her than I had in years of therapy before. On my last day, I felt genuinely sad to leave, even though I knew I was ready and had worked hard to get there. I will never forget the incredible staff and patients I met. Thinking about it still makes me emotional. I am so eternally grateful that this was the place my sister chose for me. She had gone through eating disorder treatment elsewhere and was familiar with the options, and she said this was far better in every way. The groups were impactful, the food was surprisingly good (you could tell the kitchen staff cared about us), and every person there seemed genuinely dedicated to helping us heal. The CEO, Nicole, is amazing. She even led one of our groups every single week, and her family week presentation was so impactful for me and my family members. It helped us get educated and understand each other on a deeper level. You can tell she truly cares and takes the time to be personally involved, which says a lot about the kind of environment she has created. That said, I struggled with substance abuse along with my eating disorder and did not feel very supported in that area while I was there. We had one substance abuse group a week, which did not feel like enough. I have been pretty successful in recovery besides that aspect, but my only advice would be that if you are struggling more with substance abuse than an eating disorder, it might be better to find another program that focuses more on that side of recovery. If anyone in my life ever struggled with an eating disorder, I would recommend this place to them without hesitation. Center for Change will always hold a special place in my heart.

The staff at CFC are amazing! They have worked so hard to help my daughter find herself again. They helped her realize her own worth and quite likely saved her life. Thank you Center for Change.