Huntsman Mental Health Institute community report highlights innovation, record reach, and crisis response
Huntsman Mental Health Institute community report highlights innovation, record reach, and crisis response
Media Contact:
Patricia Brandt
PR/Communications Manager
Huntsman Mental Health Institute
University of Utah Health
Email: Patricia.Brandt@hsc.utah.edu
SALT LAKE CITY — Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah Health has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to Our Community: A Blueprint for Hope, detailing expanded access to care, record demand for crisis services, and continued growth in research and workforce training across Utah and the Mountain West.
In FY25, the institute served 62,533 unique patients across its integrated continuum of care, reaching patients in 28 of Utah’s 29 counties and 46 states nationwide. On average, the institute supported 519 patients daily and handled more than 80,000 contact‑center calls to help patients access care.
“This year’s report reflects the strength of an integrated approach—one that brings care, crisis services, research, and education together under one roof to meet people where they are,” said W. Brett Graham, CEO of Huntsman Mental Health Institute. “At a time when the demand for mental health services continues to rise, our teams remain focused on expanding access, improving outcomes, and building a system of care that truly supports individuals, families, and communities.”
Building a blueprint for the future
The FY25 report documents progress during the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and underscores the urgent national context: rising demand for mental health and substance use innovation and services paired with persistent gaps in funding and reimbursement. The institute’s approach demonstrates how coordinated systems of care can improve outcomes while strengthening communities.
The report also highlights progress in suicide prevention training, behavioral health integration in primary care, and research growth, with over 100 mental health professionals in training and $14 million in active research grants advancing new approaches to mental health and substance use treatment.
A complete continuum of mental health care
The institute continued to provide comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and crisis services during FY25, intentionally serving patients with complex and high‑acuity needs and ensuring no one is turned away because of the severity of their illness.
Integrated crisis services that save lives
The institute’s community crisis programs—including statewide and school‑based behavioral health support—remain a cornerstone of its mission, offering rapid, appropriate responses to mental health emergencies and strengthening partnerships with schools, families, and first responders.
Care without barriers
The institute’s model emphasizes access regardless of income, insurance status, or geographic location, reducing the need for families—particularly those in rural Utah—to travel long distances for specialized mental health care.
Advancing discovery and education
By integrating research and workforce training directly into clinical care, the institute continues to accelerate discovery - conducting landmark studies that have revolutionized our understanding of suicide, and leading initiatives in AI-while preparing the next generation of mental health professionals to serve communities across the region.
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