SALT LAKE CITY — A new chapter in supportive housing is underway in Salt Lake City.
Valley Behavioral Health has officially broken ground on its new "Homefront" facility, a 68-bed supportive housing development designed to help people experiencing homelessness move toward long-term stability.
Leaders said this project is about more than just adding beds. The goal is to combine stable housing with the treatment and support services many individuals need to remain housed.
The facility, located at 107 S. 800 West, will provide residents access to case management, peer support and other essential services aimed at helping people rebuild their lives. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027.
Jared Sanford, CEO of Valley Behavioral Health, said the strength of the program lies in its integrated approach.
"It marries housing, which is so important, with treatment services," Sanford said. "That's what Valley Behavior Health does very well. We marry both of them together because a lot of individuals, they of course need housing, but they also need support services to stay housed."
Local leaders joined Valley officials at the groundbreaking ceremony, including Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, who emphasized the human impact of the project.
"Knowing that there are going to be people who are living out in the cold today who find hope who personally make a commitment to their trajectory toward success and have an appropriate place to be with support just warms my heart," she said.
Valley Behavioral Health has supported Utah's unsheltered population for decades. Leaders said the Homefront facility reflects growing demand for housing solutions that address both shelter and stability — providing not just a place to stay, but a path forward.
Construction is set to move ahead in the coming months, with doors expected to open in 2027.
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