Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning

If you are a client of The Pingree Center or are interested in our services, please join us this Friday!

Join us for a fun day with free lunch, games, face painting, and more! Every child will receive a brand new backpack filled with school supplies to help them start the school year ready for success.

Not a Valley client? You’re still welcome to stop by! Come meet our team, learn about our services, and see how Valley Behavioral Health can support your family.

What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of an incredible year! We loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate another amazing year and all that we've accomplished at our End of Year Carnival.

A huge thank you to The Photobooth Bus for bringing so much fun and helping everyone capture memories they'll cherish for years to come! And thank you to Wishful Color Face Painting for the amazing face art that brought so many smiles to our clients.

We hope everyone had as much fun as we did, and we can't wait to see what next year brings!

The Pingree Center is currently enrolling ages 2-5 and has fully funded spots available beginning in August.

We use a unique hybrid model that blends evidence-based ABA practices with social work principles—supporting not only skill development and behavior, but also mental health, relationships, family involvement, and whole-child wellbeing.

Eligibility & program details:
• Services are fully covered through a grant—no out-of-pocket cost to families
• Insurance is not billed
• Program schedule: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Individuals with Medicaid coverage are not eligible, but those without commercial insurance may qualify

If you or someone you know might be interested, DM us your contact information, and we will have someone from our center reach out to you!

A new chapter is on the horizon for the Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning 💙

We’re excited to share that the Pingree Center will be relocating as part of our continued commitment to expanding access to care and better meeting the needs of the children and families we serve. With many of our clients traveling from outside the Salt Lake area, this move allows us to reach more families, more effectively, while continuing to provide the high-quality, compassionate support you know and trust.

Throughout this transition, our priority remains the same: ensuring a seamless experience for our families, staff, and community. Services will not be disrupted throughout this transition, and we anticipate opening the new location in early 2028!

This move reflects our long-term vision at Valley Behavioral Health to grow, adapt, and meet people where they are. Stay tuned for updates as we take this exciting next step together! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

We had a great time at our Open House & Resource Fair! Thank you to everyone who came out to support, to all our providers for being there, and to our incredible staff who put it together!

This Thursday, April 16, Molina Healthcare of Utah is joining Valley Behavioral Health’s Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning for the Uniquely You Open House and Resource Fair. The event will connect attendees with autism resources, support services and community programs, while offering snacks and beverages. Salt Lake City residents can also enjoy inclusive fun like art stations, puzzles and sensory-friendly activities.

📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 760 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate and support individuals on the autism spectrum. We look forward to connecting with the community and supporting the unique needs of our members. 💙

Our Open House & Resource Fair is coming up! You don't want to miss it!

Open House & Resource Fair!
In honor of Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month, join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and community!

📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 The Pingree Center -780 Guardsman Way SLC, UT 84108

This interactive event celebrates the incredible strengths of our clients through engaging stations focused on art, thinking & focus, sensory strengths, and body strengths.

Connect with local providers offering valuable autism resources, support services, and community programs for individuals and families.

✨ Providers attending include:
Children First Education Fund
Playability Behavior & Learning
Golden Healers
Huntsman Mental Health Institute
Gracious Growth ABA
Harmony Music Therapy
Utah Parent Center
Autism Council of Utah
University of Utah SPARK Program
DHHS Integrated Services Program
Rocky Mountain Therapy Dogs
Molina Healthcare
Elevation Behavioral Science Services
Achieving Abilities, LLC
Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning
Adult Ability Center of Lifetime Learning
Valley Behavioral Health Children, Youth, and Family Services

Come celebrate strengths, build connections, and explore resources that support our community 💙

Today, in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate the incredible individuals at The Pingree Center and The Adult Ability Center. We are so proud of each of you. Your strengths, growth, and the unique ways you experience the world inspire us every day.

Thank you to our amazing staff for your dedication and heart, and to our community for your continued support and commitment to inclusion.

On this day we continue to celebrate our theme: Uniquely You: Celebrating Every Strength, because every strength matters, and every individual shines.

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