After School/Camps/Mentoring

Boys and Girls Clubs
Boys and Girls Club offers free or low-cost recreation, after school programs, and summer camp for kids 5–18 years old at various locations.
  • Capitol West Club: 567 West 300 North 801-531-7652
  • Lied Club: 464 South Concord (1235 West) 801-364-9118
  • Sugar House Club: 968 East Sugarmont Dr. (2225 So.) 801-484-0841
  • Tooele Club: 438 W 400 N, Tooele 435-843-5719
www.bgcgsl.org
National Youth Sports Program at the University of Utah
This program is a five-week sport and education program targeted toward low-income, at-risk youth ages 10 to 16 who live in the Salt Lake School District.
801-585-5764
Neighborhood House
This program offers before and after school programs for low-income children ages 5–12, including transportation to and from neighborhood schools. Neighborhood House also offers summer programs.
1050 W. 500 S.
801-363-4589
www.nhutah.org
Sorenson Multicultural Center
Free or low-cost after-school, summer, recreation, and arts programs in the Glendale area.
855 California Ave (1330 S)
801-974-2420
SPLORE
SPLORE specializes in affordable outdoor recreation activities for disabled, special needs, and at-risk youth through affordable, customized, inclusive recreation and education programs for people of all abilities. Scholarships are available.
801-484-4128
www.splore.org
West Valley Community Center
Community center has free or low-cost open gym, mentoring, youth groups, sports camps, and youth group events.
3818 W 4700 S
801-654-0446
westvalleycommunitycenter.org
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/
• MENTORING •
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Utah
This is a traditional program for children ages 6–12 from single-parent families that pairs a child with a role model, building a one-on-one relationship built on trust and friendship. It includes community-based and school-based programs. There is also a high school mentoring program.
801-313-0303
www.bbbsu.org
Youth&Families with Promise
This prevention programis designed to enhance the school performance, social skills, and family bonds for at-risk youth aged 10–14.
(435) 797-1543
extension.usu.edu/yfp

Child Abuse

Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
24-hour statewide hotline: 1-800-678-9399
The Center for Safe&Healthy Families
Primary Children’s Medical Center's Center for Safe and Healthy Families provides evaluations, treatment and medical examinations for children who have been physically and sexually abused. The center offers group treatment to parents and children as well as individual treatment.
100 North Medical Dr.
801-588-3650
See Also:
Domestic/Community Violence

Child Care/Respite Care

Child Care Resource&Referral
This resource provides free referrals to child care services and guides to choosing quality child care.

Salt Lake&Tooele Counties (Children’s Service Society):
Provides pregnancy counseling, parenting advocacy, infant and special needs adoption, child care resource, referral, and provider training. Fee based on ability to pay.
Salt Lake: 801-355-4847
Toll Free: 1-866-GET HUGS (438-4847)
www.cssutah.org

Utah, Wasatch&Summit Counties:
Orem: 801-863-8220
Toll Free: 1-800-952-8220
www.uvu.edu/ccrr

Box Elder, Cache&Rich Counties:
Logan: 435-797-1552
Toll Free: 1-800-670-1552
www.usuchild.usu.edu

Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Carbon, Emery, Grand&San Juan Counties:
Price: 435-613-5619
Toll Free: 1-888-637-4786
www.ceu.edu/childcare

Juab, Piute, Wayne, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Iron, Washington, Kane, Garfield&Beaver Counties:
St George: 435-628-4843
Cedar City: 435-586-8722
Toll Free: 1-888-344-4896
www.childcarehelp.org
Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care
This office offers information about child care cost assistance, referrals, and out-of-school time.
1385 S. State St.
1-800-622-7390
801-468-0049
Family Support Center Crisis Nursery (3 locations)
The Family Support Center offers free 24/7 crisis nursery care for any child aged 0–11 for parents who are stressed, need a break, have an emergency arise, or have no one else to help take care of their children.
Sugar House: 2020 Lake Street (740 East), 801-487-7778 (Open 9–5, Mon-Sat)
Midvale: 777 W. Center Street (7720 South), 801-255-6881 (Open 9–5, 7 days a week)
West Valley: 3663 South 3600 West, 801-967-4259 (Open 24/7)
www.familysupportcenter.org
Head Start and Early Head Start of Salt Lake
Early childhood development programs serving low-income children from ages birth to 5 years. Children participate in a school-readiness curriculum and receive medical and dental services.
801-977-1122
www.saltlakeheadstart.org
Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House offers a nursery/toddler preschool for low-income children ages 2–5, provided in a multilingual environment.
1050 W. 500 S.
801-363-4589 www.nhutah.org

Domestic/Community Violence

24-Hour National Domestic Violence Hotline
Directly connects the victim to a local Domestic Violence Program.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Cornerstone Counseling Center
This center provides outpatient substance abuse and domestic violence treatment programs, including a mother/child program.
47 W Bearcat Dr.
801-355-2846
Domestic Violence LINK Line
Call for information on and referrals to counseling, shelters, safe houses, support groups, police, mental, health services, human service agencies, legal services, victims assistance groups and more.
1-800-897-LINK (5465)
Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society assists adults and children who are victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders and civil stalking injunctions from the court, regardless of their income.
205 North 400 West
(801) 328-8849
legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org
Rape&Sexual Assault Crisis Line
1-888-421-1100
Shelters
The link below directs to a PDF of shelters throughout the state of Utah. It includes information about number of beds, children’s services, transient housing, pet boarding, availability of outreach coordinators, and contact numbers.
http://www.udvc.org/linkline_shelters.pdf
South Valley Sanctuary
Provides safe shelter and supportive services to men, women and children who have been forced to leave their homes due to the violence perpetrated by a family member. Includes case management, crisis counseling, support groups, resource referral, and more.
Call for location and directions.
801-255-1095
www.southvalleysanctuary.com
YWCA Women in Jeopardy
24-hour crisis line and shelter that provides safety, shelter, and basic needs for women and children fleeing violent homes. Also includes advocacy and case management, therapeutic discussion groups, academic support, afterschool and summer camp, teen program, child care, and parenting support. Childcare available.
322 East 300 South
801-537-8600

Early Intervention/Development

Baby Watch/Early Intervention Services
Utah’s network of services for children (birth to age 3) with developmental delay or disabilities
Hotline:1-800-961-4226
  • DDI Vantage (Ages 0–3) 801-266-3939 (Salt Lake, Granite, Murray School Districts, and Tooele County)
  • Child Development Center (Ages 0–3) 801-412-2510 (Jordan district)
  • Over age 3: Contact your school district

    School District Phone Numbers:
    Granite: 801-646-5000
    Salt Lake: 801-578-8599
    Murray: 801-264-7400
    Jordan: 801-567-8100
Utah Children with Special Health Care Needs
This office provides and promotes family-centered, coordinated care and facilitates the development of community-based systems for children with special needs and their families. Activities focus on reduction of preventable death, disability, and illness in children due to chronic and disabling conditions. It also provides evaluation, diagnosis, prescriptions, and case management.
801-584-8284
1-800-829-8200
44 N. Mario Capecchi Dr.
www.health.utah.gov/cshcn

Education Resources

GED Testing
Information on GED testing locations, dates, and preparations.
801-538-7821
www.utahged.org
Guadalupe Educational Programs
Provides educational services to disadvantaged children from birth to age 9. Includes a preschool and in-home program for ages 0–3, and school for grades K–3.
340 S. Goshen St. (1040 W.)
801-531-6100
Neighborhood House
Offers before and after school programs for low-income children ages 5–12, including transportation to and from neighborhood schools. Neighborhood House also offers summer programs.
1050 W. 500 S.
801-363-4589
www.nhutah.org

Employment/Job Training

Job Corps
Provides vocational training, job placement, and GED attainment for economically disadvantaged youth.
1-800-733-JOBS
www.jobscorp.gov
Salt Lake Community Action Program
Offers multiple neighborhood centers offering employment assistance, weatherization, food assistance, housing assistance, head start programs, utility assistance job placement, and crisis intervention.
764 S. 200 W.
801-359-2444 www.slcap.org
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

Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding

• FOOD RESOURCES •
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Supplemental food program for low-income pregnant women and children under 5 years old.
1-877-WIC-KIDS (942-5437)
www.health.utah.gov/wic
SNAP
SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) provides supplemental financial assistance for food for low-income families.
(801) 526-0950
1-866-453-7414
Click here for more information.
Application available at www.utahhelps.utah.gov
Catholic Community Services
The St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room provides hot, nutritious meals or sack lunches daily to low-income and homeless individuals and families.
437 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-7710
www.ccsutah.org
Free School Meals
Contact your local School District for information on free school meals.
Granite: 801-646-5000
Salt Lake: 801-578-8599
Murray: 801-264-7400
Jordan: 801-567-8100
Utahns Against Hunger
This advocacy group provides referrals and information about food assistance programs and food pantries.
801-328-2561
1-800-453-3663
www.uah.org
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Provides nutritious foods to low-income children, women, and older adults and is only available for those not participating in WIC. Interested individuals must apply in person at a participating food pantry.
(801) 887-1275 or dial 2-1-1 for more information
www.utahfoodbank.org/csfp
Salt Lake Community Action Program
Several neighborhood food pantries providing emergency 3-day food supply.
801-359-2444
www.slcap.org/fdpntry
• NUTRITION RESOURCES •
Child Nutrition Program
Administers several nutrition programs including the Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to low-income children during summer vacations, interim, and off-track periods.
801-538-7680
www.schools.utah.gov/cnp
Nutrition Clinic at Primary Children’s Medical Center
This clinic provides registered dietitians who specialize in working with children. They provide consultation and dietary recommendations for children with special nutritional needs.
801-662-5313
• BREASTFEEDING •
La Leche League
La Leche League is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
National Toll-free: 1-800-525-3243,
International Website: www.llli.org
Utah chapter: 801-264-LOVE (5683)
www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah
Feeding Expert
Call with questions about feeding your baby. The Feeding Expert team of nurses and lactation consultants is available 24/7 to answer your questions about pregnancy nutrition or your baby's nutrition needs.
800-986-8800 www.feedingexpert.com

Low Cost Health Care/Insurance

Baby Your Baby
Baby Your Baby provides speedy insurance coverage for prenatal care while going through the more lengthy process of making a Medicaid application.
1-800-826-9662
www.babyyourbaby.org
Medicaid
Medicaid offers various health coverage options for low-income and disabled individuals.
Toll-free hotline: 1-800-662-9651
Utah: 801-538-6155
www.health.utah.gov/bep
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP provides affordable health insurance for low-income working families that earn too much for Medicaid and have children under the age of 19.
1-877-KIDS-NOW (543-7669)
www.health.utah.gov/chip
Primary Care Network (PCN)
PCN is a Utah health plan that covers services provided by a primary health care provider for low-income, uninsured Utah parents (ages 19 and up) who don’t qualify for Medicaid. To qualify, parents must have children under 18 living at home.
1-888-222-2542
www.health.utah.gov/pcn/
Together Rx Access
This service helps low-income individuals and families without prescription drug insurance receive discounts on medications.
1-800-250-2839
www.TogetherRxAccess.com
Immunizations Hotline
This hotline provides vaccine information, including no-cost or low-cost vaccines for eligible children through the Utah Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).
800-275-0659
Free Community Health Clinics
Maliheh Free Clinic
The Maliheh Free Clinic provides free medical services for uninsured individuals and low income families. Call for an appointment; no walk-ins.
415 East 3900 South
801-266-3700
www.malihehfreeclinic.org

Utah Hope Clinic
The Utah Hope Clinic is a free medical facility providing treatment and referrals for those who are without insurance and at or below 150% Federal Poverty Guidelines. Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
65 East 6850 South
801-568-6700
www.utahhopeclinic.org

Housing/Utilities

• HOUSING •
Assist, Inc.
ASSIST provides housing, accessibility design assistance, and home repairs to low income households or persons with disabilities.
801-355-7085
www.assistutah.org
Community Development Corporation of Utah
Provides home ownership opportunities, home improvements, foreclosure assistance, down payment assistance, and housing education for low-income families.
801-994-7222
1-866-994-7222
www.cdcutah.org
Housing Authority
Promotes affordable housing and rent subsidies for low-income individuals and families.
Salt Lake Community Action Program
Multiple neighborhood centers offering employment assistance, weatherization, food assistance, housing assistance, head start programs, utility assistance job placement, and crisis intervention.
801-359-2444
764 S. 200 W.
www.slcap.org
Salt Lake Habitat for Humanity
Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent, affordable houses for low-income families with the help of the homeowner (partner) families.
801-263-0136 www.habitatsaltlake.com
• UTILITIES •
Catholic Community Services
Utility assistance for low-income families
(801) 977-9119
www.ccsutah.org
HEAT Program
HEAT provides winter utility payment assistance to low-income households. A family does not need to receive other public assistance to qualify for HEAT.
801-521-6107
http://www.slcap.org/phppages/heat
Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP)
HELP provides qualified low-income Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) customers with a discount off their monthly electric bills.
801-961-7286
1-866-205-4357
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/help.html
Utah Telephone Assistance Program (UTAP or Lifeline)
Monthly discount on landline telephone for low-income families, or discounted or free cell phone services for low-income individuals.
801-530-6433
http://housing.utah.gov/seal/utap.html

Immigration/Refugee Services

Catholic Community Services
Offers refugee resettlement, job placement, education, help with immigration legal issues, and foster care for refugee children.
(801) 977-9119
www.ccsutah.org
Centro de la Familia de Utah
Provides self-sufficiency programs, parenting resource center, Head Start, and breast care program for Hispanic families.
801-521-4473
www.cdlfu.org
International Rescue Committee of Salt Lake
Helps refugees find a furnished home, rent help, health care, food, English language classes, job skills, education, social and community services, and legal services toward residency&citizenship.
231 East 400 South, Suite 50
(801) 328-1091
www.rescue.org/us-program/us-salt-lake-city-ut
Lutheran Social Services of Utah
Lutheran Social Service of Utah works with recent arrivals of people fleeing Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bosnia, Burma, Congo, Croatia, Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Sudan, Somalia, Thailand, and Sierra Leone.
www.lssu.org
Utah Refugee Employment and Community Center/Asian Association of Utah
Provides services such as tutoring, language classes, translation, cultural activities and family counseling to all immigrants and refugees.
1588 S. Major St (50 E)
801-467-6060
www.aau-slc.org

Legal Services

Disability Law Center
The Disability Law Center provides legal aid for persons with disabilities.
205 North 400 West
1-800-662-9080
801-363-1347
www.disabilitylawcenter.org
Legal Aid Society
Assists adults and children who are victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders and civil stalking injunctions from the court regardless of their income. Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake also provides low cost legal representation to low-income individuals with family law cases in Salt Lake County.
205 North 400 West
(801) 328-8849
www.legalaidsocietyofsaltlake.org
Tuesday Night Bar
Free, brief one-on-one consultations to help the public determine their legal rights. Held the first four Tuesdays of each month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Utah Law&Justice Center. No walk-ins; call for an appointment at least 8 days in advance.
645 South 200 East
801-297-7037
www.utahbar.org/public/tuesday_night_bar.html
Utah Legal Services
Provides legal representation, advocacy, education, and referral for low-income individuals
801-328-8891 (within S.L. county).
1-800-662-4245 (outside S.L. County)
www.utahlegalservices.org

Literacy

Asian Association
Day and evening ESL classes, limited class sizes.
801-461-6060
http://www.aau-slc.org/services-a-departments/esl-and-life-skills
English Skills Center
Variety of English classes, including group classes and one-on-one tutoring
801-328-5608
www.eslcenter.org
Granite Peaks
English classes through continuing education with campus locations in Salt Lake City, West Valley, and Kearns.
385-646-5435
www.granitepeaks.org
Guadalupe Schools
ESL evening classes, limited child care.
340 South Goshen St (1040 West)
801-531-6100 Ext. 1105 or 1107
www.guadalupe-schools.org/programs/CLC/clc.htm
Holy Cross Ministries
English classes in Wendover and Park City
801-261-3440
www.holycrossministries.org
Horizonte Instruction Center
ESL classes for low-cost or free.
1234 S. Main Street
801-578-8574
horizonte.slcschools.org/programs/?index=ell
Inglés Para Latinos
English classes with a flexible schedule for working adults, includes child care services
801-556-1763
www.inglesparalatinos.org
Murray School District
English classes for adults at Murray High School; year-round program
5440 South State Street
Murray, UT
801-264-7460
www.murrayschools.org/wworks/parents_adulteducation.shtml
Salt Lake Community Education
Extensive English-as-a-Second-Language courses taught at Salt Lake Community College campuses
801-957-3212
www.slcc.edu/esl
Southpointe Adult High School
English classes for low-cost or free.
9301 South Wight Fort Road (3400 West)
West Jordan, UT 84088
801-256-5952
southpointe.jordandistrict.org/esol.htm
West Valley Community Center
English-as-a-Second-Language classes for low-cost or free.
3818 West 4700 South
801-654-0446

Behavior/ Counseling/ Addiction

• BEHAVIOR •
Utah Youth Village
Counseling for troubled children and families. Offers residential care in treatment foster homes or group homes as well as in-home help.
5800 South Highland Drive
801-272-9980
www.youthvillage.org
Youth Support Systems
Offers programs to help youth with delinquent and substance abuse behaviors.
3500 South 3392 West
West Valley City
801-969-3307
www.yss.utah.org
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
• COUNSELING •
The Children’s Center
Provides mental health services and early intervention for preschool aged children with emotional and behavioral problems.
  • Salt Lake City: 350 South 400 East, 801-582-5534
  • Kearns: 5242 South 4820 West, 801- 966-4251
www.tccslc.org
Caring Connections
Grief counseling and support groups, sponsored by the University of Utah College of Nursing.
801-585-9522
nursing.utah.edu/practice/caringconnections
Family Counseling Center
Individual and family counseling, sliding pay scale
5250 S. Commerce Dr. (320 W), Suite 250
Murray, UT 84107
801-261-3500 (24-hr number)
www.familycounselingcenterutah.com
LDS Family Services
Counseling and adoption services with various locations throughout Utah.
724 East 2100 South, Suite B
801-487-0499
www.providentliving.org
New Life Foundation
Support groups and referrals for those with eating disorders.
801-983-6441
Primary Children’s Bereavement Services
Free support services available to families (parents and children aged 6 and older) who have experienced the death of a child in the family. Groups meet at Primary Children’s Medical Center.
801-662-3774
Primary Children's Bereavement Services Website
Sharing Parents of Utah
A support group for families experiences a pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or newborn death.
801-272-5355
www.shareparentsofutah.org
The Sharing Place
The Sharing Place is dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment where children, teens, and their families who are grieving the death of a loved one may share their feelings while healing themselves.
1695 East 3300 South
801-466-6730
www.thesharingplace.org
Valley Mental Health
Full range of counseling services with fees based on ability to pay.
(888) 949-4864
www.vmh.com
• ADDICTION RECOVERY •
Alcoholics Anonymous
Free 12-step program for individuals with alcohol-abuse problems.
80 West Louise (2860 S)
801-484-7871
www.saltlakeaa.org
Cornerstone Counseling Center
Outpatient substance abuse and domestic violence treatment programs including a mother/child program.
47 W Bearcat Dr
801-355-2846
House of Hope
House of Hope provides comprehensive alcoholism and chemical dependency treatment services for men, women, pregnant women, women with children and mothers working to reunify with their child(ren). Community educational services and DUI PRIME for Life classes are also available.
857 East 200 South
801-487-3276 ext. 1201
www.houseofhopeut.org
Narcotics Anonymous
Free 12-step fellowship for recovering from the disease of addiction.
English: 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326)
Spanish: 801-33-AYUDA (801-332-9832)
www.uwana.org (Salt Lake area)
www.nautah.org (statewide)
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
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake
Free year-long New Life Addiction Recovery Program is for men addicted to alcohol, drugs, pornography or gambling and includes free Bible-based recovery services.
463 S. 400 West
801-355-1302
www.rescuesaltlake.org
Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services
Administers substance abuse prevention and treatment services with fees based on ability to pay.
801-468-2009
www.behavioralhealthservices.slco.org
St. Mary’s Home for Men
Residential substance abuse treatment facility designed to help clients overcome addictions and transition to independence, security, and good health.
745 East 300 South
801-977-9119
www.ccsutah.org/programs/treatment-services
Utah QuitNet
An online support group and forum with resources and peer support for quitting smoking.
www.utahquitnet.com
Utah Tobacco Quit Line
Provides private phone-based coaching and information about programs your area to help you or a loved one quit smoking.
1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
Youth Support Systems
Offers programs to help youth with delinquent and substance abuse behaviors.
3500 South 3392 West
West Valley City
801-969-3307
www.yss.utah.org

Parenting/Foster Care/Adoption

• PARENTING •
Jordan Family Education Center
Parenting classes, support groups, short-term counseling on topics like parenting skills, dealing with adolescence, attention deficit, anger, grief, single parenting, blended families and many more.
801-565-7442
www.jordandistrict.org/departments/jfec
Centro de la Familia de Utah
Provides various parenting classes catered specifically to people of Latino descent.
3780 S West Temple
801-521-4473
www.cdlfu.org
Children’s Service Society
Parenting classes and resources, kindergarten readiness, parent group meetings, and in-home visits
801-355-7444
1-800-839-7444
www.cssutah.org/utah-parents-as-teachers
DDI Vantage
Free parenting classes geared toward parents with children under age 3 on various topics ranging from discipline to potty training.
801-266-3939
www.ddivantage.com/parent_training.htm
Grandfamilies (Children’s Service Society)
Support groups, family building, and counseling for individuals caring for grandchildren or relatives’ children.
801-355-7444
1-800-839-7444
www.cssutah.org/grandfamilies-relatives-as-parents
Guadalupe Educational Programs
Provides educational services to disadvantaged children from birth to age 9. Includes a preschool and in-home program for ages 0–3, and school for grades K–3.
340 S. Goshen St. (1040 W.)
801-531-6100
The Family Support Center
Free, confidential, and personalized in-home mentored parenting program for overwhelmed parents, as well as parenting classes at three locations.
801-955-9110 (Main information line)
  • Sugar House: 2020 Lake Street (740 East), 801-487-7778
  • Midvale: 777 W. Center Street (7720 South), 801-255-6881
  • West Valley: 3663 South 3600 West, 801-967-4259/li>

www.familysupportcenter.org
• ADOPTION •
Catholic Community Services
Provides adoption and pregnancy counseling, immigration, and refugee resettlement and other family services.
801-977-9119
www.ccsutah.org
LDS Family Services
Free pregnancy counseling and adoption services for teen or unwed parents of all religions.
1-800-537-2229
itsaboutlove.org

Physical Health Resources

Pregnancy Resources and Infants

Baby Your Baby
A resource to answer your questions and locate the services you and your family may need before, during, and after pregnancy.
1-800-826-9662
www.babyyourbaby.org
Catholic Community Services
Provides adoption and pregnancy counseling and other family services.
801-977-9119
www.ccsutah.org
Children’s Service Society
Provides pregnancy counseling, parenting advocacy, infant and special needs adoption, child care resource, referral, and provider training
801-355-7444
1-800-389-7444
www.cssutah.org
Nurse-Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership is a free, voluntary program that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors. A specially trained nurse visits participants throughout pregnancy and until the baby turns two years old, offering the knowledge and support.
3690 South Main Street
801-468-3873
801-468-3876
www.nursefamilypartnership.org/Locations/Utah
Planned Parenthood
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
Pregnancy Risk Line
Provides accurate and current information about the effects of environmental exposures, including medications and herbs, on pregnancy and breastfeeding.
1-800-822-2229
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

Safety Resources

Safe Kids Utah
Car seat installation help and inspection sites throughout the state.
801-538-6852
www.safekidsutah.org
Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator
Find the nearest car seat inspection station, where certified technicians will inspect car seats and installation, usually for free.
stnw.nhtsa.gov/cps/cpsfitting/
Poison Control Hotline
Connects callers with free, private, expert help 24 hours a day, seven days a week in many languages in case of exposure to poisonous or hazardous substances.
1-800-222-1222
Primary Children’s Car Seat Inspections
Free car seat inspections by appointment only. Call for additional sites throughout the state.
801-662-CARS

Shelters

Homeless Youth Resource Center
Delivers services to homeless street youth through street outreach, a drop-in center, and a transitional home. Services include meals, laundry, classes, referrals, and case management.
655 South State Street
801-364-0744
Volunteers of America - Utah
List of Shelters in Utah
Visit the link below to find information on shelters throughout the state of Utah. Includes information about number of beds, children’s services, transient housing, pet boarding, availability of outreach coordinators, and contact numbers.
http://www.udvc.org/linkline_shelters.pdf
Rescue Haven
The Rescue Haven is a safe place where women and women with children can find safety from abusive relationships, counseling for addiction and the love of Jesus. As a ministry of the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake, Rescue Haven also gives homeless and low-income women access to emergency shelter, food, clothing, job placement and much more.
1165 South State Street
801-521-5925
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake provides shelter, chapel services, meals, lunches, day room, mail reception, showers, and clothing for men and women.
463 South 400 West
801-355-1302
www.rescuesaltlake.org
Salt Lake Community Action Program
Multiple neighborhood centers offering employment assistance, weatherization, food assistance, housing assistance, head start programs, utility assistance job placement, and crisis intervention.
764 South 200 West
801-359-2444
www.slcap.org
South Valley Sanctuary
Provides safe shelter and supportive services to men, women and children who have been forced to leave their homes due to the violence perpetrated by a family member. Includes case management, crisis counseling, support groups, resource referral, and more.
Call for location and directions.
801-255-1095
www.southvalleysanctuary.com
The Road Home
Provides shelter, support, and programs for homeless individuals and families
210 South Rio Grande Street
801-359-4142
www.theroadhome.org
YWCA Women in Jeopardy
24-hour crisis line and shelter that provides safety, shelter, and basic needs for women and children fleeing violent homes. Also includes advocacy and case management, therapeutic discussion groups, academic support, afterschool and summer camp, teen program, child care, and parenting support. Childcare available.
322 East 300 South
801-537-8600

Special Needs/Autism

The Family Support Center
Provides autism respite care for children ages 0–11, fee based on ability to pay.
2020 South Lake St. (740 East)
801-487-7778
www.familysupportcenter.org/autismrespite.php
Access Utah
Information, referrals, and services for people with disabilities.
1-800-333-8824
accessut.org
Disability Support Center for Families
Helps community members with disabilities and/or their families learn more about available resources and community groups, including information, referral assistance, help with paperwork, training, support groups, and more.
801-973-0129
www.disabilitysupportcenter.org
Foundations for Independence (Cerebral Palsy of Utah)
Family support, parent networking, respite services for families with children of all types of disabilities.
801-266-1805
www.ffiutah.org
Special Olympics Utah
Sports training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
801-363-1111
www.sout.org
Utah Children with Special Health Care Needs
This office provides and promotes family-centered, coordinated care and facilitates the development of community-based systems for children with special needs and their families. Activities focus on reduction of preventable death, disability and illness in children due to chronic and disabling conditions. It also provides evaluation, diagnosis, prescriptions, and case management.
801-584-8284
1-800-829-8200
44 N. Mario Capecchi Dr.
www.health.utah.gov/cshcn
Utah Parent Center and Autism Information Resource
Provides information, training, advocacy, support groups, parent workshops, and referrals for parents of disabled or autistic children.
801-272-1051 (English)
801-272-1067 (Spanish)
1-800-468-1160 (Toll-free)
www.utahparentcenter.org

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