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Historic Sandy UT, Pepperwood, Bell Canyon, Alta Quadrant, South Town, Canyon Place, White City, Granite, Cottonwood Heights

Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City, is located at the heart of many of Utah's finest attractions.¹ In addition to its convenience for visiting the capital, there is much to do in Sandy itself. Lone Peaks and Twin Peaks wilderness areas are sure to excite the nature lovers in your family, as will Dimple Dill Regional Nature Park. If you're ready to lay down roots, your children will have access to some of the areas finest schools, including Waterford Elementary, Union Middle and Alta High. After work, the whole gang can enjoy the latest movie premiers at Jordan Commons. And be sure to check out the outdoor concerts and events at the Sandy Ampitheater. Folks of all ages can get involved in the performing and visual arts through the Sandy Arts Guild, featuring community theater for youth and adults, dance, art shows, and the international faith music festival. Whatever it is you like to do, you'll find it here.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Sandy

Sandy and Salt Lake County have a higher crime rate than most cities and counties in Utah. The incidence of domestic violence and other family related issues is also higher in Sandy. Of the domestic violence cases filed in the county, a substantial percentage was in Sandy. From July 2010 to June 2011, there were a total of 1903 domestic violence charges.² The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition (UDVC) provides the guidance, assistance and support Sandy residents need to overcome domestic violence and its long-term effects. The UDVC runs various initiatives and programs to help the victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandy. You can get in touch with the UDVC through their LINKLine at 1-800-897-LINK (5465).³ The LINKLine is active 24/7x 365.

Due to the prevalence of domestic violence cases in Sandy and Salt Lake County, there are several agencies that work towards helping people affected by domestic violence and abuse. If you want to volunteer as an advocate, you can contact the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Give them a call at 801-574-1472.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The city of Sandy supports various initiatives and organizations to help victims of mental health who have gone through domestic violence, abuse and other related issues. Among these organizations is Valley Behavioral Health. They have a 24-hour helpline (801-587-3000) you can call in case of any emergency pertaining to domestic violence or abuse.⁵ You will also receive the necessary treatment for mental health issues.

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References

1. Official City Site. (2017) . Sandy, UT. Retrieved from http://sandy.utah.gov/.
2. UDVC. (2017) . Utah Domestic Violence Statistics. Retrieved from http://udvc.org/media/PDF/judicial/JudicialMapUDVC2010-2011.pdf .
3. UDVC. (2016) . Home - UDVC. Retrieved from http://udvc.org/ .
4. Court Appointed Special Advocates. (2017) . Home - CASA. Retrieved from http://utahcasa.org/ .
5. Valley Behavioral Health. (2017) . Contact Us. Retrieved from http://www.vmh.com/ContactUs.aspx.

Sandy is located in Salt Lake County, Utah. It has a land area of 23.63 square miles and a water area of 0.01 square miles.  The population of Sandy is 93,613 people with 29,010 households and a median annual income of $79,491. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Sandy for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Sandy public health department.