Community Resources

 

USBE Statewide Community Resources 

There is a wide range of community resources available to Utah families. If you need help with something not listed, please reach out to the USBE attendance specialists. 

211 -providing multiple resources by zip code

United Way 211-Utah

211 Utah is a partnership of social service organizations supported and run by United Way of Salt Lake, United Way of Central and Southern Utah, and United Way of Northern Utah.  The 211 team works to ensure everyone can access help with ease and dignity. That’s why our services are free, confidential, and available in multiple languages.

After-School Programming

  • Boys and Girls Club- Boys and Girls Club locations are throughout the state.  Boys & Girls Clubs help thousands of kids succeed in school, make healthy choices, and become prepared adults.
  • Care About Childcare– Care About Childcare Utah provides families looking for childcare with profiles of childcare providers located throughout Utah.
  • Salt Lake County My County Rec Pass- The Salt Lake County Rec Centers have free passes available for youth ages 0-18.  
  • Utah Afterschool Network- The Utah Afterschool Network ensures that Utah’s youth have access to high quality afterschool programs.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention 

  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- 988 - The The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential. The 988 Lifeline is for everyone. Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. There are skilled, judgment-free counselors available to provide compassionate support. This number recognizes the area code of the caller ID and transfers Utah area code numbers to the Utah team. Assistance is available via call, text, or chat.  
  • SafeUT– The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through a live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone. You can chat with a licensed counselor for support or submit a confidential tip. The SafeUT app targets students, parents, educators, and others.

Food

Housing

  • Utah Community Action- Utah Community Action is a non-profit organization that offers assistance programs, including housing and rental assistance, to low-income individuals and families. Visit their website or contact them for information on available services.
  • Catholic Community Services of Utah- Catholic Community Services provides various social services, including housing assistance programs. They may offer rental assistance, transitional housing, and other support services. Contact them for details. 
  • The Road Home- The Road Home operates shelters and housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. They may offer assistance in finding temporary and permanent housing solutions. Contact them for more information.
  • Utah Housing Corporation- The Utah Housing Corporation offers various programs to assist individuals and families with affordable housing, down payment assistance, and home buyer education. 

Language Support

Legal 

  • Utah Legal Services- Utah Legal Services offers legal assistance and advocacy for low-income individuals. 
  • Utah State Bar Association- The Utah State Bar Association provides resources, referrals, and information on finding legal assistance in Utah. Visit their website or contact them for assistance in finding an attorney.
  • Utah Courts Self-Help Center- The Utah Courts Self-Help Center offers resources and information for individuals representing themselves in legal matters, including forms, instructions, and legal guides. Visit their website or contact them for assistance.

Mental Health/Apps

  • SafeUT– The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through a live chat and a confidential tip program - right from your smartphone. You can chat with a licensed counselor for support or submit a confidential tip. The SafeUT app targets students, parents, educators, and others.

Parenting 

  • Family Support Centers of Utah - The mission of the FSCU is to strengthen Utah families one community at a time by supporting parents, protecting children, and preserving families. To accomplish this mission, each Family Support Center provides its clients with a 24-hour crisis & respite nursery, a 24-hour information and referral service, and a parenting and youth education program. Based on the needs of the particular community it serves, each agency likewise offers additional services, ranging from on-site therapists, lending libraries, and in-home parenting support.
  • Healthy Relationships Utah (Utah State University) - Offers several free courses including Home Run Parents, Parenting the Love & Logic Way, Fatherhood Education, and Positive Discipline. In addition to these courses, there are several others to support healthy parenting and step-parenting.
  • Parent Guidance.Org - Offers free, on demand courses on a variety of topics. Q&As with therapists are also available.
  • Parenting Strategies- Parents have an important positive influence on their child’s mental well being. There’s now good evidence to show that by supporting parents in their parenting we can help children and teenagers to stay well.  Check the website for more information. 
  • Utah Parent Center - The Utah Parent Center offers support, training, and resources for parents of children with disabilities. Visit their website or contact them for more information.
  • Utah Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) - The Utah WIC program provides services and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday. They offer one-on-one nutrition counseling as well as offer a wide-array of nutrition education, personalized breastfeeding support, referrals to other public health programs and health care providers.
  • Utah PTA: Parent and Family Resources
  • Preventing Child Abuse
  • Report Child Abuse / Neglect to the hotline at 855-323-3237
  • Prevention 
  • Child Protective Services 
  • Utah Foster Care 

Special Education 

  • Utah Parent Center - The Utah Parent Center offers support, training, and resources for parents of children with disabilities. Visit their website or contact them for more information.