Resources

AVAILABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

ADDICTION

Addiction & Psychological Services Inc
224 N Orem Blvd., Orem, UT
(801) 222-0603
$ sliding fee scale based on income and other factors
Programs for persons with co-occurring mental and
substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Al-anon and Alateen: 12-step program
www.utahalanon.org
Eligibility: Family and friends of alcoholics
$ Free

Alcoholics Anonymous: 12-step program
www.utahvalleyaa.org
Eligibility: Adults and adolescents struggling with alcoholism
$ Free

Cirque Lodge (Inpatient): Substance Abuse Services
1240 E 800 N, Orem, UT
(801) 222-9200
cirquelodge.com

Clear Living: Substance Abuse Services
532 E 800 N, Orem, UT
(801) 223-4357
www.clearliving.us
$ Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors

The Gathering Place: Substance Abuse Treatment
251 E 1200, Orem, UT
(801) 226-2255
www.gatheringplace.org
$ Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors
Other: groups offered: adolescents, pregnant/postpartum women,
women, DUI/DWI offenders

House of Hope: Substance Abuse Services
1726 S Buckley Lane, Provo, UT
(801) 373-6562
Groups for women, residential beds for clients’ children

Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center: Substance Abuse Services
1807 N 1120 W, Provo UT 84604
(801) 373-0210
Primary Focus: Mental health and substance abuse services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, prrsons with co-occurring mental
and substance abuse disorders, pregnant/postpartum women, women, men
$ Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors

The Journey
1933 N 1120 W, Provo, UT 84604
801-375-4240
Fax: 801-375-4241
www.journeyprograms.com
Contact: Tyler Patching or Vicki Goodman
Works with at risk youth and their families with substance abuse
and other mental health/social issues.
Eligibility: Varies with individual need.
$ Varies with services

LDS Addiction Recovery Program:
http://www.providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,6629-1-3414-1,00.html
Includes a recovery program study guide and links to support groups

LDS Family Services: Pornography Addiction Recovery Meetings
1175 Birch Lane, Provo, UT
(801) 422-7620
Contact: Utah Provo Agency
Times: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM, Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
LDS Step Study: Pornography Resource
Lakeview Day Treatment Center
1175 E 300 N, Provo, UT
(801) 254-8766
Contact: Greg P.
$ Free
Other: Sundays 7:00–8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sexaholics Anonymous

LDS Step Study: Pornography Resource
63 N 400 W Provo, UT
(801) 254-8766
Contact: Greg P.
$ Free
Other: Saturdays 5:00–6:00 p.m. Sponsored by Sexaholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous: 12-step program
www.cuana.org
Eligibility: Adults and adolescents struggling with drug addiction
$ Free

New Haven: Substance Abuse Services
2096 E 7200 S, Spanish Fork UT 84660
(801) 794-1218
Primary Focus: Mental health services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental
and substance abuse disorders
Renu Treatment Center : Substance Abuse Services
774 N 1200 W, Orem, UT
(801) 765-7528

Safe Families
Provides free internet filtering and parental control software
http://www.safefamilies.org/download.php
Utah County Human Services: Substance Abuse Services
Foothill Residential Treatment Center
3285 N Main Street, Spanish Fork UT 84660
(801) 851-7652 Hotline: (801) 370-8912
Special Programs/Groups: Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders,
persons with HIV/AIDS, women
$ Sliding fee scale based on income and other factors

Utah County Substance Abuse Assessment Center
151 S University Ave. Suite 1500, Provo, UT
(801) 851-7128

ADOPTION RESOURCES

The Adoption Center of Choice: For Adoptive Parents and Birth Mothers
241 W 520 N, Orem, UT 84057
1-800-430-2367
www.theadoptioncenter.com
Eligibility: Free housing, medical, living, and counseling assistance for pregnant women
who choose adoption for their unborn.
$ Not-for-profit private, adoption agency

Adoption Utah
www.adoptionutah.com

RESOURCES FOR UTAH ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

Children’s Aid Society
652 26th Street, Ogden, Utah 84401
1-800-273-8671
www.casutah.org
Eligibility: Pregnancy Counseling and Infant Adoption
$ Private, non-profit adoption

LDS Family Services: Support groups (adoption)
1190 N 900 E, Provo, Utah 84604
378-7620
www.ldsfamilyservices.org
Eligibility: Referral from Bishop Required
$ There is a fee for counseling services.

Utah Adoption Information
Resources for Utah Adoptive Families
utah.adoption.com

CHILD ABUSE RESOURCES

Center For Women and Children in Crisis
Domestic violence shelter and intervention
1433 E 840 N, Orem, UT 84097
(801) 374-9351 Outreach (801) 227-5038
Contact: Mindy Woodhouse
www.cwcic.org
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence
$ Free service

Crisis Hotlines
Child Protective Services (Daytime) (801) 374-7005
Center for Women & Children in Crisis (24-hour) (801) 377-5500
Division of Child and Family Services (after hours) (801) 376-8261
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD

Division of Child and Family Services: Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation
150 E Center Street, 5th Floor Provo, UT 84606
Main (801) 374-7005 Fax (801) 374-7822
Contact: Brent Platt
www.hsdcfs.utah.gov
Eligibility: Utah law requires anyone with reason to believe that a child has been subjected
to abuse, neglect or dependency whether physical, emotional or sexual to immediately
notify the nearest office of Child and Family Services, peace officer, or law enforcement.
$ Free services

Family Support and Treatment Center
Therapy
1255 N 1200 W, Orem, UT 84057
Main (801) 229-1181 Fax (801) 229-2787
Contact: Joy O’Banion
$ Varies
www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org
Eligibility: Children and adults, who have experienced trauma, especially abuse.

Utah County Children’s Justice Center
Sexual assault and child abuse investigations, treatment groups
315 S 100 E, Provo, UT 84606
Main (801) 851-8554 Fax (801) 851-8518
Contact: Laura Blanchard
www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/CJC
Eligibility: Available to children ages 5–13 who have been victims of sexual or physical
abuse or other crimes in their families; an appointment is necessary.
$ Free services

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Division of Child and Family Services–American Fork Office
578 E 300 S, American Fork, UT 84003
801-492-3320 Fax: 801- 492-3350
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
State government division providing child and family services including responding to
reports of child abuse or neglect, child support services, etc.
Eligibility: This organization is specifically to protect children (under 18) at risk of abuse,
neglect, or dependency. They do this by working with families to provide safety, nurturing,
and permanence.
Other: Daytime child abuse reporting (801) 374-7257. After-hours child abuse reporting
(801) 376-8261. Effective August 4, 2008, this office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will be closed Friday.

Division of Child and Family Services–Orem Office
1106 N 1200 W, Orem, UT 84057
801-224-7820 Fax: 801-426-0623
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
State government division providing child and family services including responding to
reports of child abuse or neglect, child support services, etc.
Eligibility: This organization is specifically to protect children (under 18) at risk of abuse,
neglect, or dependency. They do this by working with families to provide safety, nurturing,
and permanence.
$ N/A
Other: Daytime child abuse reporting (801) 374-7257. After-hours child abuse reporting
(801) 376-8261. Effective August 4, 2008, this office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will be closed Friday.

Division of Child and Family Services–Spanish Fork Office
607 E Kirby Lane, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-794-6700 Fax: 801-794-6733
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
Eligibility: This organization is specifically to protect children (under 18) at risk of abuse,
neglect, or dependency. They do this by working with families to provide safety, nurturing,
and permanence.
Other: Daytime child abuse reporting (801) 374-7257. After-hours child abuse reporting
(801) 376-8261. Effective August 4, 2008, this office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will be closed Friday.

Division of Child and Family Services–Western Region Administration
150 E Center Street Suite 5100, Provo, UT 84606-3157
801-374-7257 Fax: 801-374-7822
http://www.dhs.utah.gov
Eligibility: This organization is specifically to protect children (under 18) at risk of abuse,
neglect, or dependency. They do this by working with families to provide safety, nurturing,
and permanence.
Other: Daytime child abuse reporting (801) 374-7257. After-hours child abuse reporting
(801) 376-8261. Effective August 4, 2008, this office will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., Monday through Thursday, and will be closed Friday.

CRISIS RESOURCES

American Red Cross, Mountain Valley Chapter
865 N Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84604
Main (801) 373-8580, Fax: (801) 375-8434
Contact: Garr Judd (Executive Director)
www.RedCrossUT.org
Eligibility: Must be 60 or older or disabled and low-income for Emergency utility assistance
$ None
Other: To provide relief to victims of disasters and to help people prevent, prepare for and
respond to emergencies, and strive to improve quality of life by enhancing self-reliance and
concern for others

Center for Women and Children in Crisis
1433 E 840 N, Orem, UT 84097
Outreach (801) 227-5038, Shelter (801) 374-9351, 24 Hour Hotline (801) 377-5500
Contact: Mindy Woodhouse (Outreach director)
www.cwcic.org
To provide a caring, advocating, safe and educationally-based environment for survivors
of domestic violence and sexual assault and to protect victims from further abuse or
exploitation.
Eligibility: For victims of domestic violence
$ None

Community Action Services and Food Bank
815 S Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601
Main (801) 373-8200, Fax: (801) 373-8228
Contact: Myla Dutton
http://www.CommunityActionUC.org
Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged, elderly, and handicapped
$ None
Other: Crisis assistance and problem solving for families, facing emergencies, emergency
financial assistance—emergency shelter, food, housing, employment, counseling, outreach
workers to assist homebound, isolated persons through home visits, Home Energy
Assistance Target (HEAT), Family Development Program, Home Buyer Classes, Pre Home
Purchase, Counseling, Mortgage Counseling, Predatory Lending Counseling, Regional
Food Bank, Youth Counseling, Trips for Kids Mountain Bike Program

Crisis Line of Utah County
Main (801) 226-4433, Fax: (801) 226-2578, Hotline: 1-888-SUICIDE
Contact: Anamae Anderson (Program Director)
www.unitedwayuc.org/crisisline
Eligibility: unrestricted
$ None
Other: to help people through their current crisis and provide them with an
agency referral for further assistance

Family Support and Treatment Center
1255 North 1200 West
Orem, UT 84057
(801) 229-1181 Fax: (801) 229-2787
Contact: Joy O’Banion
www.utahvalleyfamilysupport.org
Eligibility: Any children 0 to 11 years of age can be brought to the crisis nursery
$ No fees
Other: The Crisis Nursery provides a safe, homelike atmosphere where parents can bring
their children when the family is in a stressful situation.

Gathering Place
251 E 1200 S, Orem, UT 84058
Main (801) 226-2255, Fax: (801) 226-2578
Contact: Tim Adams (Executive Director)
www.gatheringplace.org
Eligibility: people of all ages with substance abuse issues
$ Individual payments are on a sliding scale, based on income
Other: To provide treatment, education and prevention for substance abuse issues, Services:
Individual, group, family and recreational therapy, emergency interventions and talk-downs,
women and family program

Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center (ISAT Center)
Main (801) 373-0210 Fax: (801) 373-0215
Contact: Margo Vick (Program Director)
www.isatcenter.org
Eligibility: unrestricted
$ Sliding-scale fee, based on income
Other services: Individual, couple, family and group therapy, psycho-educational skills
courses, sexual abuse treatment, substance abuse treatment, domestic violence treatment,
diagnostic and psychological evaluations, parent assessment services, 24-hour crisis
counseling

Utah County Children’s Justice Center (CJC)
315 S 100 E, Provo, UT 84606
Main (801) 851-8554, Fax: (801) 851-8518
Contact: Laura Blanchard (director)
www.wo.utah.ut.us/Dept/CJC
Eligibility: Children and families who are experiencing the crisis and chaos that comes with
the disclosure of physical or sexual abuse within Utah and Juab counties
$ No fees
Services include child abuse prevention training, child civic treatment group, sexual assault
and child abuse investigations, teen treatment groups, victim assistance program and
assessment of child abuse cases.

Utah Legal Services
455 N University Ave., Suite 100 Provo, UT 84601
(800) 662-4245, Fax: (801) 374-0960
Contact: Sharon White (Managing Attorney)
www.utahlegalservices.org
Eligibility: unrestricted
$ None
Other: Utah Legal Services seeks to protect the rights of the disadvantaged and persons of
limited means by legal representation, advocacy and education throughout Utah. Services
include: family law, housing, public benefits, senior citizens, spouse and child abuse

Wasatch Mental Health
750 N Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT 84601
Main (801) 373-4760, Fax: (801) 373-0639
Contact: Dawnalyn Hall (Senior Executive Assistant)
www.wasatch.org
Eligibility: Medicaid Clients or Individuals who do not have medical insurance and meet
income guidelines
$ Varies
Other: Services: screening and referral, crisis intervention, inpatient, residential, outpatient,
day treatment and prevention, case management, homeless outreach, specialty contract
services, consultation and education, 24-Hour Crisis Line: 801-373-7393

DISABILITIES

4-H Mentoring: Youth and Families with Promise
An activity based mentoring program for youth
2705 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84222
(801) 851-8435
Contact: Lindsey Jewell
http://utahcounty4h.org/htm/mentoring
Eligibility: Youth, ages 10–14, referred from school administrators, Juvenile Courts,
community and religious organizations, or parents
$ None

Dan Peterson School
Teach academics and self-help skills to student with severe or profound disabilities
169 N 1100 E, American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Contact: Kay P. Clark
www.alpinek12.ut.us
Eligibility: Evaluation and placement determined by IEP team.
$ None

East Shore High School
Provide alternative education on an individual level
1551 W 1000 S, Orem, UT 84058
(801) 756-8400
Contact: Kay P. Clark
www.alpinek12.ut.us
Eligibility: High-School age students within Alpine School District boundaries
$ $115 per year
Student Support Services
Provide a variety of support services for students and their parents
575 N 100 E American Fork, UT 84003
(801) 756-8400
Contact: Kay P. Clark
www.alpinek12.ut.us
Eligibility: high school age students within Alpine School District boundaries
$ None for most services

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SHELTERS, AND SEXUAL ABUSE

Addiction Psychological Services: Therapy Providers
224 N Orem Blvd., Orem, UT
801-222-0603
$ Group and individual counseling for domestic violence and addiction
($65 individual, $30 group)
Adult Protective Services
Provides investigation of alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
150 E Center Street, Suite 1500, Provo, UT 84606
(800) 371-7897
Contact: Central Intake
www.hsdaas.utah.gov
Eligibility: Elders (65+) and vulnerable adults (18 and older with a mental or physical
impairment) who are in a situation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Services: intake, investigation, and emergency short-term services, provides services for
elders and vulnerable adults who are being or have been abused, neglected or exploited.
Other: Hours 8:00–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday

AFTC Domestic Violence
Program for female victims
313 E 1200 S, Suite 104, Orem, UT
(801) 377-1595
Eligibility: Adult female victims
Other: Also includes groups for post-traumatic stress disorder, childhood trauma, and
addiction.
Center for Women and Children in Crisis
1433 E 840 N Orem, UT 84097
Outreach: 801-227-5038, Main Shelter: 374-9351, 24 Hour hotline: 377-5500
Contact: Mindy Woodhouse
www.cwcic.org
To provide a caring, advocating, safe and educationally-based environment for survivors
of domestic violence and sexual assault and to protect victims from further abuse or
exploitation.
Eligibility: Victims of domestic violence
$ None.
Other services: Shelter and group therapy for victims of domestic violence and assault, crisis
intervention for victims of sex crimes. advocacy, support, and information on medical and
legal services.

County Attorney Victim Assistance
801-851-8026
Crisis Line of Utah County
To help people through their current crisis and provide them with an agency referral for
further assistance.
PO Box 1075 Provo, UT 84603
801-226-4433, Fax: 801-226-2578
Contact: Anamae Anderson
www.unitedwayuc.org/crisisline
Eligibility: Unrestricted
$ None
Other services: crisis intervention, confidential listening, emergency referrals, suicide
prevention, rape intervention

Division of Child and Family Services
Protect children at risk of abuse, neglect, or dependency.
150 E Center Street, 5th floor, Provo, UT 84606
801-374-7257
Contact: Brent Platt
www.hsdcfs.gov
Eligibility: Utah law requires anyone with reason to believe that a child has been subjected
to abuse, neglect or dependency whether physical, emotional or sexual to immediately
notify the nearest office of Child and Family Services, peace officer, or law enforcement.
Other services: Foster care, adoption of children in the foster care program, domestic
violence advocacy, transition to adult living, child protection

Domestic Violence Shelter and Intervention
377-5500
Other: Provides intervention for women who are abused and helps them evaluate their
options, receive counseling, and find violence-free lives.
Hours: 8:00–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; 24-hour shelter and hotline available
Domestic Violence
www.domesticviolence.org
Basic information about domestic violence
Additional resources
Information on how to escape from a domestic violence situation

Domestic Violence Laws
www.womenslaw.org
Information about domestic violence laws
Free legal support for women in a domestic violence situation
Domestic Violence Support Line
1-800-897-LINK (5465)
24 hour a day hotline, no cost
Information on free shelters, counseling, and other services

Family Abuse Center for Treatment
Support group for victims
Call for information
(801) 787-7843
Eligibility: Adult victims
$ Free
Wednesdays 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Institute of Cognitive Therapy
Therapy Providers
560 S State St., Suite A1, Orem, UT
801-802-8608
$ Perpetrator group ($30 group, $60 evaluation, $100 workshop)
ISAT

Therapy Providers
1868 N 1120 W Provo, UT
801-373-0210
Other: Domestic violence children’s group, victim group, perpetrator group
$ Sliding scale depending on income

LDS Social Services
Therapy Providers
1190 N 900 E, Provo, UT
801-422-7620
$ Peer group ($20 single, $30 couple), Marriage and personal counseling ($65)
86

Payson City Victim Assistance
801-465-5224

Prosecutor’s Victim Assistance
801-489-9421

Provo Police Spanish Speaking Support Group
Support group for victims
819 S Freedom Blvd., Provo, UT
(801) 852–6244
Eligibility: Child and Adult victims with Spanish as their first language
$ Free
Other: Thursdays 6:30–8:00 p.m. Therapy for children is provided simultaneously with the
adult support group.

Rape and Sexual Assault Crisis intervention
356-2511
Other: Counseling plus education classes for victims of sexual assault, including friends and
family members.
Eligibility: anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault and their friends and family
$ none
Hours: 8:00–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, 24-hour hotline

Utah County Children’s Justice Center (CJC)
315 S 100 E, Provo, UT 84606
801-851-8554, Fax: 801-851-8518
Contact: Laura Blanchard
www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/CJC
Serve children and family who are dealing with physical or sexual abuse.
Other: Services: Assessment of child abuse cases, Children’s treatment program,
child advocate program

Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Counsel
http://www.udvac.org
700-897-5465

Utah Legal Services
Utah Legal Services seeks to protect the rights of the disadvantaged and persons of limited
means by legal representation, advocacy and education throughout Utah.
455 N University Ave #100, Provo, UT 84601
801-374-6766; 800-662-4245
Contact: Sharon White, Managing Attorney
www.utahlegalservices.org
Family law, housing, public benefits, senior citizens, spouse abuse and child abuse.
Area served: Statewide

Wasatch Mental Health
750 N 200 W, Provo, UT
801-373-4766
Support groups
Eligibility: Medicaid Clients only
Call for specific meeting times. Types of groups: schizophrenic, skills, depression and
anxiety, borderline, bi-polar, male and female domestic violence, anger management,
assertiveness, adults molested as children

Eating Disorders
Avalon Hills: Residential Eating Disorders Program
Call for information, Petersboro, UT
1-800-330-0490
www.avalonhills.org
Eligibility: Females struggling with an eating disorder
Inpatient care only

Center for Change
Specialized treatment for adolescent and adult women with eating disorders
1790 N State St. Orem, UT
(801) 224-8255
Eligibility: Inpatient services—must be female. Outpatient services—can be male or female
Offers Inpatient care, Long-term residential care, Transitional care, an intensive outpatient
program, outpatient individual and group services. Offers a free support group for families.

Eating Disorders Anonymous: 12-step program
175 N University Ave., Provo, UT, at the Community United Church of Christ
Contact information pending; Check website.
www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Eligibility: Anyone struggling with an eating disorder
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
www.edreferral.com
Search nationally for inpatient and residential facilities.
Read the latest professional articles about eating disorders.

EDUCATION AND MARRIAGE THERAPY

Alpine Life & Learning Center
Adults can complete high school education or take ESL classes at another location.
1165 W 800 S, Orem UT 84058
801-863-7620
Eligibility: Must be a legal adult, or obtain a letter from their parent stating that they are
considered to be an adult, married or emancipated, and their high school class must have
graduated, or they must have a board-release from school.
Other: Serves teenagers in grades 9–12 who are pregnant mothers or illegal immigrants.
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Information on services such as vocational rehabilitation, services for the deaf, hearing
impaired, blind and visually impaired.
USOR Administrative Office: 801-538-7530 Voice/TTY or 800-473-7530
Fax: 801-538-7522
Eligibility: Depends upon the district.
www.usor.utah.gov/division-of-rehabilitation-services

Family Literacy Center
Helping children with reading and English skills
93 N 400 E, Orem, UT 84097
801-221-5844
Eligibility: Every child is welcome.
egreen@flcinc.org
http://www.flcinc.org
Info: For those whose reading level is below current academic grade or adult is below the
8th grade reading level.

Mountainland Applied Technology Center
987 S Geneva Road, Orem, UT 84058
801-863-6282
Eligibility: Must be at least 16 years old; obtain either a high school diploma or General
Educational Development (GED) prior to applying for an Associate of Applied Technology
(AAT) Degree. Additional requirements may be necessary for admission into a specific
program. For more information contact Student Services at 801-863-MATC (6282).
http://www.mlatc.edu
Info: Assessment, basic skills and technical training, job referrals, CPCD counseling,
turning point counseling/support.

Project Read
One-on-One reading, writing help, group math classes, and tutoring
550 N University Avenue, Provo, UT 84604
(Provo Library) 801-852-6654
Eligibility: Must be 16 years of age or older. If non-native English speaker, you must pass a
listening comprehension test.
http://project-read.com

Provo School District Adult and Community Education
For adults wanting to complete high school
243 E 2320 N, Provo, UT 84604
801-374-4840
Eligibility: Must be an adult or have been board-released from high school.
http://www.unitedwayucv.org/org/1416749.html

Provo Voc Rehab Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
150 E Center, Suite 3300, Provo, Utah 84606-3157
801-374-7705 or 800-662-6539

GRIEF

Canary Garden: A Center for Grieving Families
P. O. Box 2133, Orem, Utah 84059-2133
(801) 636-3602
Contact: Julie Bolton
www.canarygarden.org
info@canarygarden.org
Eligibility: children and adolescents who are grieving the death of a family member
$ Free service

Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program
10 S 2000 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5880
801-585-9522
caringconnections@nurs.utah.edu
http://www.nursing.utah.edu/practice/caringconnections
Eligibility: The focus of these groups is on “adjusting to the death of a family member or
close friend.” Separate groups are available for children and adolescents. There are separate
groups for adults surviving the death of a loved one due to suicide, homicide or traditional.
Other: The University of Utah Hospital has a specific program addressing perinatal
bereavement. Parents who have lost a child due to stillbirth, miscarriage, or death during
infancy can call 801-585-2766 for more information.

Primary Children’s Medical Center Bereavement Services
100 N Mario Capecchi Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah 84113-1100
801-662-3774
Contact: Orley Bills
orley.billsIII@imail.org
Primary Children’s Bereavement Services are available to families who have experienced the
death of a child.
$ Free service
No charge for participation, but registration is required. Call Orley Bills, 801-662-3774 to
register.

FOSTER CARE

Utah Foster Care Foundation
To serve Utah’s children by finding, educating, and nurturing families to meet the needs of
children in foster care.
252 N Orem Blvd., Orem, UT 84057
877-505-KIDS
Fax: (801) 373-3004
Contact: Jessica Hannemann
http://www.utahfostercare.org
moreinfo@utahfostercare.org
Eligibility: Those wishing to become foster parents are expected to be model citizens and
must pass through a number of screening criteria, including assessment of their mental
health, financial stability and history of child-rearing

JOB SUPPORT AND CAREER PLACEMENT

Alpine Transition and Employment Center
Employment for individuals with disabilities
350 N State Street, Lindon, UT 84042
(801) 785-8727
Contact: Ronald Story
Eligibility: Anyone with disabilities over age 18.
$ None

Department of Workforce Services
Job listings and job trainings
1550 N Freedom Blvd. Provo, UT
(801)342-2600
Contact: Bryan Kessinger
www.jobs.utah.gov
Eligibility: Everyone
$ None

Deseret Industries
Provides work and job training opportunities
1415 State Street Provo, UT 84604
(801) 373-7920
Contact: Sid Thomas
www.deseretindustries.org
Eligibility: For the vocational training you must be referred by an LDS bishop
$ None

LDS Employment Services
Teaches job interview tips, resume workshops, scholarship opportunities
702 Columbia Lane Provo, UT 84604
(801) 818-6161
Contact: Missionary Staff
www.ldsjobs.org
Eligibility: Everyone
Costs: None

Utah State Division of Rehabilitation Services
Provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities
150 E Center Street, Suite 3300
(801)374-7724
Contact: Richard Petersen
www.usor.utah.gov
Eligibility: Must have a disability
$ None

HOMELESS

Community Action Services and Food Bank
Emergency financial assistance—emergency shelter, food, housing, employment, counseling
815 S Freedom Blvd., Suite 100, Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-8200 Fax: (801)373-8228
Contact: Myla Dutton
http://www.CommunityActionUC.org/ email: casfb@CommunityActionUC.org
Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged, elderly, and handicapped

Food and Care Coalition
Provides food, clothing, advocacy, housing and mentoring services to individuals in poverty
60 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-1825 Fax: (801) 370-0479
Contact: Brent Crane, Director
http://foodandcare.org email:
Eligibility: The Food & Care Coalition serves nutritionally well balanced meals 7 days a week to Utah
County’s homeless, mentally ill and learning disabled, fixed income families, and families affected by
tragedy. Rental aid is available for first month’s rent considerations but requires proof of employment, a
signed rental agreement, monthly budget, and other documentation demonstrating that rent obligations
can thereafter be assumed by the client. Persons assisted in a prior 12 month period are not eligible.

Juvenile Justice

American Fork Juvenile Court–North Utah County: District and Juvenile Court
75 E 80 N, Suite 201 American Fork, UT 84003
801-763-8941 Fax: 801-763-8944

Guardian ad litem, Fourth District Court: District and Juvenile Court
32 W Center, Suite 205 Provo, UT 84601
(801) 344-8516 Fax: (801) 344-8597
Contact: John Moody
Eligibility: Court appointed to represent the child’s best interest in the judicial system. Attorney’s are
assigned to represent every child that goes through the judicial system for any reason, separate from their
parents or the state.
$ By court order

Office of Community Programs
145 N Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404
801-627-0322
Contact: Cecil Robinson

Office of Correctional Facilities
61 W 3900 S Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-284-0200
Contact: Julie Shaheen

Office of Early Intervention Services
3570 S W Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115
801-685-5713
Contact: Salvador Mendez

Orem Juvenile Court–Orem/North Utah County: District and Juvenile Court
99 E Center Street Orem, UT 84057 (801) 764-5820
801-764-5820 Fax: 801-221-5464

Provo Juvenile Court–Provo/South Utah County: District and Juvenile Court
2021 S State Provo, UT 84606
801-354-7200 Fax: 801-373-6579
TTY: 800-260-6349

Spanish Fork Juvenile Court: District and Juvenile Court
775 W Center Street Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-804-4780 Fax: 801-804-4802

State Administrative Office
120 N 200 W, Rm 419 Salt Lake City, UT 84103
801- 538- 4330
Contact: Dan Maldonado, Director
Lisa Schauerhamer lschauer@utah.gov

Utah County: American Fork District Court: District and Juvenile Court
75 E 80 N, Suite 202 American Fork, UT 84003-0986
801-756-9654 Fax: 801-763-0153

Utah County Children’s Justice Center (CJC)
315 S 100 E Provo, UT 84606
(801) 851-8554 Fax: (801) 851-8518
Contact: Laura Blanchard
www.co.utah.ut.us/Dept/CJC
Eligibility: Children’s groups are available for children age 3–12; Parent support group also meets
concurrent with children’s group. Child victims of sexual or physical abuse or other crimes and their
families; appointment is necessary

Utah County–Orem District Court: District and Juvenile Court
97 E Center Orem, UT 84057
801-764-5860 Fax: 801-226-5244

Utah County–Provo District Court: District and Juvenile Court
125 N 100 W Provo, UT 84601
801-429-1000 Fax: 801-429-1033
TTY: 801-429-1054

Utah County–Salem District Court: District and Juvenile Court
30 W 100 S Salem, UT 84653, PO Box 901
801-423-2770 Fax: 801-423-2818

Utah County–Spanish Fork District Court: District and Juvenile Court
775 W Center Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-804-4800 Fax: 801-804-4699
Utah Legal Services
1-800-662-4245
hppt://www.andjusticeforall.org/uls/services.html
Eligibility: Low-income Utahns qualify for our help depending upon their household’s income and
assets, the type of legal problem, and whether that legal problem is within our current list of priority
cases. In most cases, income must be at or below 125% of the current federal poverty level for the
household’s size. A person may also qualify based upon age or the nature of the legal problem without
regard to the household’s financial circumstances
$ No cost
Other: Utah Legal Services handles civil cases for those who qualify for our services. We can answer
questions, give advice, prepare legal documents, and represent clients in court and before administrative
agencies.

W.I.A. Youth Program
150 E Center Suite 4200 Provo, UT 84606
(801) 374-7093 Fax: (801) 374-7859
Contact: Maira Lesa
www.wiamountainland.org
Eligibility: must submit an application.
$ Free Service
Other: Services for youth ages 14–21 with education and employment, tutoring, GED Prep, school/
packet fees, internship Opportunities, counseling, supportive Services

MARRIAGE

BYU Comprehensive Clinic
1190 N 900 E Provo, UT
(801) 422-7759
Eligibility: Counseling available for Couples, Families, Individuals, Adolescents, Children

Some services available in Spanish

$15 Fee.

The Clinic does not bill insurance companies or ecclesiastical authorities. All clients pay by check or cash.
The fee is negotiated at the first meeting. All efforts are made to make sure that finances are not an obstacle to treatment.

Services Offered in Addition to Counseling

Educational Groups: Pre-Marital, Parenting, Couples Financial Discussion (call main number to find out which groups are currently being offered)

Therapy Groups: Interpersonal Process, Divorce Adjustment for Adults, Divorce Adjustment for Children (call main number to find out which groups are currently being offered)

$ One-time fee of $15 per person for group participation

Other: Please have the client call (801) 422-7759 to schedule a phone intake interview. An intake worker will do a 20–30 minute interview to be sure that Clinic services match client needs.

Divorce Adjustment for Adults
(801) 422-7759
Contact: Receptionist or Martin Woon
Eligibility: For divorced persons.
$ One-time fee of $15 per person
Other: Please call 422-7759 to schedule a phone intake interview. The intake worker will call the
potential client at the appointed hour and will do a 20–30 minute interview to be sure that the Clinic
has the necessary services.
The Clinic does not bill insurance companies or ecclesiastical authorities. All clients pay by check or cash
the negotiated fee at the first group. All efforts are made to make sure that finances are not an obstacle to
treatment.

Divorce Orientation and Education for Parents
801-578-3800
http://www.utcourts.gov/specproj/dived.htm
Eligibility: Both classes are required ONLY for all parents or legal guardians of children under the age of
8 who file for divorce in the state of Utah. (U.C.A. § 30-3-11.3)
$ Divorce Orientation: $20.00 per person
Divorce Education: $35.00 per person
Other: Pre-registration is not required. No one will be turned away from the classes. Please do not bring
children. Friends and family members (who are at least 16 years old) are welcome to attend free of
charge. Please bring your civil filing number with you to class. If you have questions about the class, call
the court clerk in your county district court.
The Family and Marriage Counseling Directory
Provides a list of marital counseling providers in Utah, a list of national organizations, and contact
information of telephone counselors.
http://family-marriage-counseling.com/directory/utah.htm

Gathering Place: Private marriage counseling sessions
251 E 1200 S Orem, UT
(801) 226-2255

LDS Family Services: Support groups (couples)
Provo (801) 422-7620; American Fork (801) 216-8000
www.ldsfamilyservices.org
Eligibility: Referral from Bishop Required
$ There is a fee for counseling services

Preferred Family Clinic
1355 N University Ave # 200 Provo, UT
(801) 221-0223
www.preferredfamilyclinic.net

Utah State Courts:
How to get a divorce, obtain a certified divorce decree, enforce your divorce decree, make a paternity
claim, get a temporary order.
http://www.utcourts.gov/howto/divorce

Wasatch Mental Health: Community Services
750 N Freedom Blvd, Suite 300 Provo, UT 84601
(801) 373-7394
Eligibility: Couple Counseling
www.wasatch.org

Woman’s Divorce Info
http://www.womansdivorce.com/utah.html
Divorce professionals, divorce papers, child support information, and other support services.

Women’s Law
Information on how to obtain a protective order.
http://www.womenslaw.org/laws_state_type.php?id=5948&state_code=UT

SENIORS

AARP Utah State Office
6975 Union Park Center Suite 320 Midvale , UT 84047
1-866-448-3616 Fax: 1-801-561-2209
Email: utaarp@aarp.org

American Red Cross
Telecare and Utility program
(801) 373-8580
Other: provides assistance with utilities during the winter months to low-income, elderly individuals

Community Action Services
Services for the Elderly
(801) 373-8200
Other: Services for the homebound, referral to county agencies, food help, employment opportunities
Foster Grandparent Program
Become a foster grandparent
(801) 851-7784
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Eligibility: Must be over 60 years of age, in reasonably good health, and meet income guidelines.

Mountainland Association of Governments: Area Agency On Aging
(801) 229-3800
Other: services: Provides Meals on Wheels for the elderly, companions for elderly being discharged from
hospital

Mountainland Dept. of Aging and Family Services
(801) 229-3800
Fax: (801) 229-3671
Contact: Scott McBeth, Director
E-mail: smcbeth@mountainland.org
www.mountainland.org
http://www.hsdaas.utah.gov/pdf/utah_area_agencies_on_aging.pdf

Retired Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP): Senior Volunteer Service
(801) 229-3810
Other: A variety of organizations, agencies, and institutions that are known as volunteer stations. These
include courts, schools, libraries, day care centers, hospitals, nursing homes, quilting, information
booths, and many more.

Social Security Administration
Retirement, Disability, Survivor benefits
(801) 377-5651

Utah Department Of Veteran’s Affairs:
To assist former and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their dependents in preparing
claims for and securing such compensation, hospitalization, education and vocational training, and other
benefits or privileges to which they may be entitled under Federal or State law or regulation by reason of
their service in the military.
550 Foothill Blvd. #202, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(800) 894-9497 Fax: (801) 326-2369
Contact: Terry Schow, Director
http://veterans.utah.gov/
Eligibility: Must have a copy of your DD 214 or military discharge papers to qualify for services

Utah Valley Paratransit
Provides transportation to senior citizen centers county-wide under direction
of senior citizen centers and MAG.
(877) 882-7272
Other: Call for scheduling and eligibility, UTA funded curb-side service for individuals with disabilities
who are not able to use the UTA system.

Senior Companion Program: Provides companionship/socialization.
(801) 851-7767
Other: Essential transportation assistance, limited personal care and home management assistance

Veterans Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK

Therapy

Addiction Psychological Services
224 N Orem Blvd. Orem, UT
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(801) 222-0603
$ For individual therapy, $65; For group therapy, $30
Other: Provides group and individual counseling for people struggling with
addictions or domestic violence.
Institute for Cognitive Therapy
560 S State St., Suite A1, Orem, UT
(801) 802-8608
www.icctutah.com
Other: Individual and group therapies provided. Provides the following groups: Victims of domestic
violence, perpetrators of domestic violence, substance abuse, families of those with substance abuse,
stress management.

Intermountain Specialized Abuse Treatment Center
1868 N 1120 W, Provo, UT
(801) 373-0210
www.isatcenter.org
Other: Provides individual, couple, family, and group therapies. Provides the following groups: Child
victims of sexual abuse, sex offenders, adults molested as children, domestic violence, substance abuse

LDS Family Services
1190 N 900 E, Provo, UT
(801) 422-7620
$ For groups, $20 per person or $30 per couple; For individual or couples counseling, $65

Wasatch Mental Health
750 N 200 W, Provo, UT
(801) 373-4766
Eligibility: Medicaid clients only
Other: Provides the following groups: Schizophrenic, skills, depression and anxiety, borderline, bi-polar,
male and female domestic violence, anger management, assertiveness, adults molested as children.