High-quality Assessments and Referrals for Individuals Experiencing Substance Use Issues
Assessment & Referral Services (ARS) is a University of Utah Health clinic within the Department of Psychiatry that provides high-quality, objective substance use assessments and referrals for individuals with possible substance use problems. Assessment reports are lengthy and include detailed information regarding any substance use or mental health issues.
Our Services
We take great care to ensure that our referrals offer the appropriate treatment that can address the individual's unique treatment issues and life circumstances. We work closely with the legal system as well as a variety of treatment agencies within the state.
ARS does not provide treatment services, thus we do not benefit financially from the results of the assessment.
Contact Us
(801) 587-2770
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Address
450 S 900 E, Suite 300 Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Virtual Care Visits Only
Our doors are open for walk-in scheduling Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. However, the ARS office is not able to offer in-person services at this time. All services, including assessments, are being conducted by telephone or virtually via Zoom.
During telehealth services, be mindful of your privacy and make sure your device is fully charged. If by telephone, ensure your device will accept blocked/private numbers, and have any documents at the ready.
For assessments conducted virtually via Zoom, you will be required to present identification such as a driver’s license.
Cost, Insurance, and Payment Portal
Online Copayment Portal
Online Copayment PortalARS contracts with Salt Lake County Division of Behavioral Health Services to provide a sliding fee scale for the assessment cost via subsidized funding for those who qualify. The assessment fee is $280 for those who do not qualify for the subsidy. For those who do qualify for the subsidy, the copayment for the assessment will be determined.
You will be asked for payment at the time of scheduling and the payment is due at the time of the assessment. We do not accept payments via check, American Express, or Discover.
For missed appointments and/or failure to provide a 24 hour notice of assessment cancellation, a $25 reschedule fee will need to be collected by ARS before another appointment will be scheduled.
Insurance
For those with coverage under Optum Medicaid, Targeted Adult Medicaid, and Adult Expansion Medicaid at the time the assessment is conducted, Medicaid pays the total cost. No other health insurance plan provides coverage for assessment costs.
Our Dedicated Staff
Assessment & Referral Services uses highly-qualified and educated staff who care deeply about the individuals we see. We are also able to provide services in Spanish and can work with translators for other languages.
