Adolescent Health Transition Programs

Mental health support to help refugees become aware of the emotional, psychological and physical trauma as a result of their treacherous journey, and to seek mental health services to overcome them.

We provide:
Clinical mental health assessments for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligible customers.
Substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health and physical health referrals.
Education, workshops and resources to assist refugees with emotional, psychological and physical healing needs.
Training to staff, communities and partners about refugee experiences to increase understanding, support and integration of refugees in our communities.

Lam Nguyen, LCSW

Assists families of children and youth who have special health care needs with coordinated care planning, education and resources, in order for them to make informed decisions. This may include primary and special health care, behavioral health, developmental and educational programs, financial support resources and social services that meet their special needs from infancy through the transition to adulthood.

Services Include:

• Transition to Adulthood website provides age-specific recommendations and community resources for any Utah resident age 12-22 who requests assistance with transition preparation and readiness.
• Technology Loan Service- lends Chromebooks and hotspots to families of children with special health care needs. Available at locations in Blanding, Richfield, Vernal, Moab, Price, Ogden and Salt Lake City.

M-F 8 - 5
Eric Christensen, Program Manager
Care Coordinators

Offers resources and tools to help prepare teens to successfully manage your own health and make a successful transition to adult care. 

Shelby Kirby, BS - GRAD, Research and Transition Guide
Stephanie Sund, Care Coordinator

Provides care to those born with congenital/structural heart conditions who survive into adulthood.

Conditions Treated:

• Obstructive defects
  • Aortic valve stenosis (AS)
  • Pulmonary valve stenosis (PS)
  • Bicuspid aortic valve
  • Tricuspid valve stenosis/dysplasia
  • Mitral valve stenosis
  • Interrupted aortic arch
  • Subaortic stenosis
  • Coarctation of the aorta (coarct)
• Septal defects
  • Atrial Septal Defect (AVSD, AV canal, endocardial cushion defect)
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
• Cyanotic defects
  • Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)
  • Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR)
  • Truncus arteriosus
• Patent ductus arteriosus
• Tetralogy of fallot
• Ebstein’s anomaly
• D-transposition of the great arteries (D-TGA)
• Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA)
• Aortopathy/Connective tissue disorders
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Loeys-Dietz syndrome
  • SMAD3
  • Familial aortopathies
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (vascular type, classic type, hypermobility, if known aortic dilation or mitral valve prolapse)

Single ventricle conditions including the following:

• Tricuspid atresia
• Double-inlet left ventricle
• Heterotaxy syndromes
• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
• Pulmonary atresia
• Unbalanced AV septal defects
• s/p Fontan procedure

A national web-based clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. Provides national conferences, training sessions, and workshops, develops training modules, publishes resource papers, fact sheets, directories, and website information, and fosters a network of professionals.