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The Mission of San Juan Counseling is to strengthen and maintain emotional wellbeing, growth and dignity for individuals and families in San Juan County by providing professional treatment, education and advocacy in a caring and collaborative manner.

07/27/2026

Mental Health Minute: When Your Tank Is Running Low
Some days you wake up and just do not have it. No big reason. Nothing dramatic happened. You are just low. Flat. Running on empty.
If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. And you are not broken.
Everyone has days where their energy or mood just does not show up. It does not mean something is wrong with you. It does not mean you are lazy or ungrateful. Sometimes your mind and body just need more than they have been getting.
We live in a world that expects a lot. Be productive. Stay positive. Keep going. So when a slow day hits, it is easy to make it mean more than it does. We pile a story on top of it. Telling ourselves we should be doing more, feeling better, or trying harder.
But what if you did not go there? What if a low energy day was just that, a low energy day?
Being easy on yourself does not mean you are giving up. It might mean slowing down on purpose, tackling one small thing instead of your whole list, or letting yourself rest without turning it into a guilt trip.
It is worth paying attention to how long the feeling lasts though. A day or two of feeling off is just part of being human. But if low energy or low mood sticks around for a few weeks, that is worth taking seriously. Talking to someone you trust, or a mental health professional, can really help.
You deserve the same patience you would give a good friend on a hard day. Even on the days when your tank is running low.

07/09/2026

Community Resilience in Times of Crisis

06/30/2026

Mental Health Minute: Anxiety Has Something To Say

Many people just want anxiety gone. That makes complete sense. It does not feel good, and it can get in the way of everyday life.
But here is something worth sitting with. Anxiety is actually your nervous system doing its job. That racing heart, tight chest, or feeling that something is off? That is your brain trying to look out for you. It has been doing that your whole life.
The feeling itself is not the problem. What makes anxiety harder to deal with is not knowing whether to listen to it or let it go.
Sometimes anxiety is pointing at something real. A situation that needs attention, a decision you have been putting off, or a conversation you keep avoiding. In those moments, anxiety can actually work in your favor. It is pushing you toward something that matters.
Other times, anxiety just spins. The same worries show up again and again without going anywhere. That kind of worry is exhausting and does not really offer you much.
Something that can help is pausing and asking yourself, "Is there something here I actually need to deal with?" That one question can help sort out whether your anxiety is trying to tell you something or whether it has just gotten stuck.
You do not have to figure it all out at once. Getting a little curious about what your anxiety might be saying, instead of just trying to push it away, can be a good place to start.

06/09/2026

What is therapy and what should I expect: Therapy Basics 101

Therapy is a collaborative process; where in a safe and confidential environment, you can, without judgement, work on improving yourself.

You are always in charge and empowered to set the pace while you push yourself towards reaching goals important to you.

Therapy is often utilized for (but not limited to):

· Setting goals

· Learning to face challenges effectively

· Change/modify behavior that is holding you back

· Heal

· Build or mend relationships

· Empower and improve self – confidence, finding a voice

· Learning to manage emotions and developing coping and problem-solving skills

· Receiving support and advocacy

· Education

· Recovery

· Learning to set boundaries

If you have questions or inquires, please reach out and find out how we can help you!

05/28/2026

Does therapy work?

This is a question that many have contemplated or asked themselves at one point. We may have internal beliefs that while it works for others it won’t work for me. We may have heard stories or have personal bias. There may be several other factors that keep us from taking that first step towards improvement. But if I challenge those things that hold me back and take that step, will it work?

Well…..many studies have shown the effectiveness of engaging in therapy/treatment for both mental health and substance abuse conditions. Recent studies (2024) from (NIH) National institute of Health and (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration show that upwards of 65% to 80% of people who enter psychotherapy for treatment experience meaningful benefits. Statistics vary by condition, but evidence-based treatments significantly improve long-term outcomes compared to receiving no treatment at all.

Bet on yourself!!

If you have questions about what to expect, how things work, or are just curious, reach out to us for more information and insight into how we can help YOU make meaningful strides into living your best life.

05/19/2026

Job Opening
San Juan Counseling
Full-Time (or Part-Time) Case Manager

San Juan Counseling is seeking to fill a full-time Case Manager position based in Blanding, Utah. Position requires some weeknight and weekend coverage from 8 am-11 pm on a rotating basis. Position can be filled on part-time basis if needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The MCOT (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team) position involves working with agency crisis workers to perform prompt face to face crisis assessments, crisis intervention, crisis follow up and relapse prevention services for individuals within San Juan County. Services will be provided at the individual’s residence and other safe community locations.

The Day Treatment Case Managers work in direct contact with adult and youth clients suffering from chronic mental illness. Duties include but are not limited to: Helping clients navigate mental health and medical appointments. Teaching clients to keep a budget and spend within that budget. Helping plan and purchase food, prepare menu schedules, assist, teach and demonstrate activities of daily living (simple cooking, housekeeping, and other basic life skills, hygiene reminders, etc.) Case management will involve transporting clients as well as helping clients maintain social service benefits.

The full-time position would be a combination of both jobs described.

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants need to be understanding and empathic to client needs. Must be able to be certified as a Crisis Worker, have a current Utah Driver License, and must pass a background investigation. Must be comfortable using computers and demanding software applications and have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Full-time applicant must work 40 hours per week and will require some flexibility in hours. Night, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in a mental health/social service setting. Personal or family experience of overcoming mental health challenges highly desirable.

PAY SCHEDULE: Beginning salary entry level Step 25 ($16.41/hr). Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement package, 401k, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Additional pay given for on-call and call out time. No benefits are included with a part-time position.

CLOSING DATE: Position open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete Application Form 305, available online, at San Juan Counseling or Utah Department of Workforce Services. Submit completed application form and resume to San Juan Counseling at 735 S. 200 W. Suite 1 in Blanding, Utah or via email to [email protected]. For additional information call (435) 678-2992.

04/29/2026

Managing work stress involves prioritizing tasks, setting firm boundaries, and taking regular breaks to avoid burnout. Effective strategies include breaking large projects into smaller steps, practicing active communication with managers, utilizing workplace wellness resources, exercising regularly, and developing hobbies to create a clear separation between work and personal life.

02/24/2026

Self Care

It’s a buzz word for sure. Everyone knows it’s important to fill your own cup. Especially this time of year with busy schedules, work, school, sports, icy roads and freezing temperatures it feels like life is so busy if you don’t take the time to do something for yourself, you’ll lose your mind. But who has time for that? It’s easy to talk ourselves out of it for sure. We think that self-care means pampering ourselves with massages or bubble baths, and if that’s the expectation of course we’re going to skip it. But the secret not enough of us know is that self-care is actually just about meeting your basic needs. It’s about recognizing what your body is lacking and filling that need. That might be that you’re dehydrated and need some electrolytes. It might be that you’re a little hungry and grab a Snickers, it might be that you’re forgetting to breathe and need to take a couple of deep breaths. For me, I need a clean kitchen, so if all is wrong in the world, if I wash off the counters and tidy up a little, all feels right again. The important thing is for you to take inventory or what you’re missing and fill that need. Here are a few simple ideas that might help. But whatever you decide to do, do something! You can’t take care of everyone else if you aren’t taking care of yourself.

Listen to your favorite song
Take 5 deep breaths
Call a friend – not text
Smile in the mirror
Put your face in the sunlight
Connect with someone
Pray or meditate
Walk around the block
Eat something fresh
Do a small task you’ve been putting off
Make a good financial decision
Laugh out loud
Build a memory
Send a funny meme
Clean one small area of your house

02/10/2026

Asking For Help

We all try to be strong, capable and independent people. We want to stand on our own two feet and handle what comes our way. But sometimes life hits us with something we just can’t handle on our own. The truth is life is built that way. We are meant to rely on each other. We were put here together to lean on each other, and there’s no shame in reaching out when we need it. It’s hard though, isn’t it? We might have feelings of not being strong enough, feeling self-conscious, or our pride might get in the way. Here are a few tips on how to make it a little easier:
Be intentional with what you’re asking for. Be clear and concise, it’s easier to say yes to a direct request.
Don’t over explain if you don’t need to. Sometimes trying to justify the need for help overshadows the actual request.
Ask the right person. Choose someone who you know you can trust and whose skill set matches the request.
Don’t feel like you have to grovel or pay the person back in a major way. Your friends know you would help them if the tables were turned, so a simple thank you is often enough.
Remember relationships are give and take. Nothing brings us closer together than serving each other. If you refuse to let anyone help you, you never enjoy the connection that makes relationships worth having.

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735 S 200 W #1
Blanding, UT
84511

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:15pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:15pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:15pm
Thursday	8am - 5:15pm
Friday	8am - 12:15pm

Website

http://www.sanjuancc.org/

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