New Perspectives Services

  • Emotional & Mental Wellbeing

    Our team of licensed therapists at New Perspectives leads the services surrounding the emotional and mental wellness of our clients. In addition to individual and group therapy, clients are invited to attend psychoeducation groups and classes on emotional regulation and coping skills.

    Learn about our Clinical Services

  • Life Skills Coaching

    Clients at New Perspectives live in an apartment where they learn to clean, pay bills, travel on public transportation, and more. Trained mentors coach, live with, and provide examples for our clients as they teach the life skills needed for self-reliance.

    Learn about our Approach to Life Skills Coaching

  • Academic Support

    Our academic support staff at New Perspectives is made up of multiple tutors coordinated by a special education professional. We provide support to clients in graduating high school, passing the GED, taking college courses, and more.

    Learn about our Academic Services

  • Job Readiness Support

    Our team provides job readiness skill building through our employment center and other supported work at New Perspectives. Our workshop and store, The Kreative Space, is a supported employment site where we assess and teach job readiness skills.

    Learn about our Employment Center

  • Physical Wellbeing

    The wellness plans developed by the staff at New Perspectives are intended to be fully individual to each client. We have dedicated staff for both nutrition and fitness, as well as a team assisting in medical support and medication management.

    Learn about our Individualized Wellness Plans

  • Community & Recreation

    At New Perspectives we believe strongly in building a community, as well as integrating into the larger Utah community around us. We work with our clients on developing their individual hobbies and interests, and support as they share their passions through client-led clubs and rec nights.

    Learn about our Social Skills and Hobby Development

Outpatient Therapy & Coaching

Each service available in the full-time intensive program is available as outpatient services with a therapist and/or coach.

The New Perspectives clinical team can support clients with integrating skills & concepts from therapy into their life. The coaching team can support clients in developing & strengthening life skills.

Services are provided as applicable & specific to each client’s area of focus. This can include support with academics or employment; coaching on executive functioning, emotional regulation, and building relationships; exposure therapy; and more.

 New Perspectives FAQs

  • New Perspectives contracts several apartments near Utah Valley University, and within a 15 minute walking distance of all New Perspectives buildings. Clients will live with a mentor and other clients of the program.

    But clients don't have to live in New Perspectives apartments! Talk with our administration team at info@npya.net about the different levels of service available.

  • Yes! Each of our employees is SafeZone trained to learn how to provide a welcoming environment.


    Many of our students and staff identify as LGBTQIA+, and we strive to create a safe space for everyone in our community. Each year, the Kreative Space students attend many pride events as vendors to sell the products they have made.

  • New Perspectives is a private pay program.

    Clients looking for only employment support can contact Jennifer Parmley, Employment Specialist & Director of The Kreative Space about receiving support from Vocational Rehabilitation to work with a New Perspectives Job Coach. Reach out to Jennifer at info@npya.net.

  • We work with neurodiverse young adults—diagnosed or not! We work with clients presenting with:

    • Autism (ASD)

    • ADHD

    • OCD

    • BPD

    • mood disorders

    • trauma & complex trauma

    • and more

    If you have any question or concern about a diagnosis fitting with our program, email our clinical director Janet Robinson at info@npya.net.

  • The Kreative Space is New Perspective’s job training program. Clients work with certified employment specialists & job coaches to learn and practice job skills. Employment specialists also support clients with resume editing, interview practice, applications, and eventually with getting a job!

    Students are expected to treat their time at the Kreative Space like a job. They clock in and out, and receive a stipend for their work as they practice executive functioning, emotional regulation, etc., in the context of a workplace.

    Students learn to make, market, and sell their own products. Currently the Kreative Space has a woodshop & warehouse to support woodworking, resin pouring, painting & digital art, soap making, sewing, and more.

Want to know more?

Contact us!

(801) 360-7211
info@npya.net

1111 S 1350 W Ste F30
Orem, Utah 84058