Promise2Live & Silicon Slopes Town Hall: It's Okay to Ask for Help
Demystifying Treatment, Recovery & Hope. Understanding when to seek help, what treatment really looks like, and why recovery begins with taking the first step.
Many people know they need help but don't know where to start. How do you know when it's time to seek treatment? What does treatment actually look like? What happens if your child is struggling? How do you know which level of care is right?
Fear, uncertainty, and stigma often prevent people from getting the support they need until they're already in crisis.
Join Promise2Live and Silicon Slopes as we bring together trusted experts in psychology, adolescent treatment, behavioral health, and addiction medicine to answer these questions openly and honestly. You'll learn how to recognize when someone may need additional support, what different treatment options look like, and how families can confidently take the next step toward healing.
Whether you're seeking help for yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand today's mental health system, this conversation will replace fear with understanding, stigma with compassion, and uncertainty with hope. Because asking for help isn't weakness. It's courage.
Event Details
Thursday, July 16th
Silicon Slopes Headquarters
2600 W Executive Pkwy., Suite 140 Lehi, UT 84043
Lunch & Networking: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Town Hall: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Town Hall Speakers
Russ Warner - Promise2Live
Welcome and introduction to the Promise2Live mission of creating connection before crisis, reducing stigma, and helping people know it's okay to ask for help.
Dr. David T. Morgan, PhD - Licensed Psychologist | Mental Health Consultant | Silicon Slopes Mental Health Director
Recognizing the Signs. How do you know when it's time to seek professional help? Dr. Morgan will discuss warning signs, when to take action, and how families, friends, coworkers, and leaders can respond with confidence and compassion.
Brent Esplin, LMFT - Executive Director, OASIS Ascent
Helping Teens Before Crisis. When is teenage behavior more than "just a phase?" Brent will discuss warning signs parents should recognize, when residential treatment may be appropriate, and what families can expect during the treatment process. OASIS Ascent specializes in assessment, stabilization, and residential treatment for adolescents ages 13 to 18.
Vjollca Martinson, MBA, Ph.D., LMFT - Clinical Director, Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital
Understanding Adult Mental Health Treatment. Learn what inpatient behavioral health treatment really looks like, who may benefit, what to expect, and how treatment helps individuals and families begin the journey toward healing and recovery.
Dr. Abe Tomco, MD - Owner & Medical Director, Resilience Health
Understanding Medical Detox & Recovery. Learn when medical detox may be appropriate, how it differs from addiction treatment, what to expect, and why compassionate, evidence based care can be the first step toward lasting recovery.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Town Hall Sponsor - Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital https://aspengrovehospital.com/
Lunch Sponsor - Suzy Gustafson, SG Travel Two
Get Involved
Sponsor a Town Hall or lunch and help Promise2Live bring life saving education, trusted resources, and hope to communities throughout Utah and beyond. You can also volunteer, be an ambassador, start a chapter or partner. https://www.promise2live.org/volunteer
Brandy Vega
Founder, Promise2Live
[email protected]
801-637-5416
www.Promise2Live.org
Event Contact
Barb Dill
[email protected]
801-602-2902
