Meet the Team

Vivid Safe House was created with a single purpose: to offer meaningful short-term support to adolescents during moments of disruption or uncertainty. We provide intentional care that bridges the gap between what was and what comes next.

Meet Our Team of Professionals

Our team is made up of licensed clinicians and seasoned residential staff with extensive experience in short-term stabilization and clinical assessment. We bring a focused, professional approach to each student's care, working in close partnership with families, referring professionals, and programs to support next steps.

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Kristi Ragsdale, MPA
Founder/CEO

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Ally Jackson
Admissions Director

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Sue Johansen-Hoffman, LCSW
Executive Director Clinical Services

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Chelsea Hansen
Mileu Manager

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Kirk Simon, MD
Consulting Psychiatrist

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Allison Conover, BSN - RN
Nurse

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Steve DeBois, Ph.D
Psychologist

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Becky Reynolds
Operations Manager

Vivid Safe House is a licensed Residential Treatment Center (RTC) in the state of Utah and is JCAHO certified. This means we uphold the highest standards of care and that families may pursue insurance reimbursement.

Licensing & Certification

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Vivid Safe House: Our Setting

We serve a small number of students at a time in a warm, home-like environment that offers comfort without sacrificing structure. With well-appointed living spaces, cozy common areas, and a peaceful residential setting, Vivid feels intentional, calm, and reassuring from the moment a student walks through the door.

The environment is supported by staff who are consistently engaged and attentive. They provide safety, guidance, and a steady presence throughout the home, helping students begin to settle emotionally and physically during a critical time.

Providing Safe, Structured Support for Adolescents Facing Treatment Disruptions or Transitions

At Vivid Safe House, we offer a calm, structured environment designed to address the immediate needs of adolescents in crisis. Our approach is flexible, providing personalized support during treatment disruptions or transitions. With 24/7 care, individualized assessments, and a focus on stability, we help adolescents regain emotional balance while waiting for their next steps in treatment or placement.

  • Vivid Safe House was there for us during our recent crisis. They kept our child safe, and were very helpful during the transition to her new program.

    Sylvia P. - Vivid Parent

  • Kristi and the team provided excellent service and communicated well. We were particularly impressed with how quickly they were able to help get our child transported after the initial call.

    Ethan M. - Vivid Parent

  • The staff were nice and I enjoyed some of the activities we did, especially bowling.

    Becca - Adolescent Client