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.
