Teen Resources

National Runaway Switchboard
National hotline for runaways and their families to work through problems and find local help from social service agencies and organizations.
1-800-RUN-AWAY (24-hr hotline)
- www.1800runaway.org
GED Testing
Information on GED testing locations, dates, and preparations
801-538-7821
- www.utahged.org
Job Corps
Provides vocational training, job placement, and GED attainment for economically disadvantaged youth.
1-800-733-JOBS
- www.jobscorp.gov
Odyssey House
Provides substance abuse treatment, education, and prevention services including individual, group and family therapy, milieu therapy, medication management, some medical services, life skills training, vocational rehabilitation, educational services, transitional housing, psychiatric services, and recreation.
801-322-3222
- www.odysseyhouse.org
Teen Emotions Anonymous
12-step program to help teens deal with emotional problems including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Hotline: 801-281-4778
Tooele Youth Center (Teen Center)
Free or low-cost recreation, after school programs, and summer camps.
102 North 7th Street
Tooele, 84074
435-843-5719
- www.bgcgsl.org
University of Utah Adolescent Clinic
Clinic focusing on adolescent issues including behavior issues, substance abuse, eating disorders, and gynecology.
801-587-7574
Youth&Families with Promise
Prevention program designed to enhance the school performance, social skills, and family bonds of at-risk youth aged 10–14.
(435) 797-1543
- extension.usu.edu/yfp
Youth EmployAbility Services
This program helps low-income youth ages 14–21 to obtain their diploma or GED, and find job training and employment.
801-468-0115
- www.justforyouth.utah.gov/employment.htm
YouthCity
YouthCity serves Salt Lake City's young people ages 9-18 with innovative and enriching activities created with input from participants. YouthCity currently provides teen, after-school and summer, arts, employment, sports, government and service learning programming.
Central City Teen Program: 615 S. 300 E., 801-535-7917
Northwest Teen Program: 1300 W. 300 N., 801-535-7917
- www.slcgov.com/publicservices/youthcity/
• TEEN PARENTING •
LDS Family Services
Free pregnancy counseling, adoption services, and foster care for teen or unwed parents of all religions.
1-800-537-2229
- itsaboutlove.org
Planned Parenthood
Provides pregnancy testing and counseling.
Salt Lake: 801-322-5571
West Valley: 801-973-9675
- www.plannedparenthood.org/utah
Pregnancy Resource Center
Pregnancy testing, peer counseling, support groups, temporary shelter, adoption assistance, medical and legal referrals
644 South 900 East
801-363-5433
- www.pregnancyresource.net
University of Utah Teen Mother and Child Program
Comprehensive medical care and social work services for teen mothers (under 18) and their children
3690 S. Main St.
801-468-3690
UPAT Teen Parent Program
Provides home visits, support, referrals, parenting and developmental information, and group meetings with other teen parents.
801-326-4407
- www.cssutah.org/teen-parent-program