Resources for Utah Families
This is a comprehensive list of Utah family resources, information, and service locators (county and statewide). To find specific services quickly near you, search by county here or call 2-1-1 for human assistance. Please note that all dropdowns apply to single parents, alongside the specified section.
Single Parent & Single Mother Resources
- A Bolder Way Forward Single Mothers Subspoke: Resources and volunteer opportunities
- Utah Single Mothers Coalition: Join the group for resources and community, especially concerning Utah single mother legislation
- Divorce Co-Op: Women’s Divorce Support Group
- Single Fathers Network: Resources for single fathers (legal, wellness, parenting, and financial education)
- Single Dads Outreach: Resources and community for single fathers to build strong, stable families
- People Helping People: Employment resources for single mothers
- Elevare: Employment support for mothers returning to the workforce
- The Refuge Utah: Domestic Violence, sexual assault, and housing services
- General tips/resources from Wealthy Single Mommy, including Utah-specific resources
- InPowered: Job training and placement for single mothers
Single Parent & Single Mother Supplies/Financial Support
- The Single Parent Project: Resources and support for single parents
- G.L.Y.’s Closet: Clothing, gas, food, & emergency support
- Cars for Moms: Car giveaways for single mothers in need
- God’s Garage: (Northern Utah) Car giveaways for single mothers, widows, and wives of deployed military.
- EmpowerHer: Microgrants for single mothers
- Rising Violet: A one-time $1000 gift to single mothers building their financial security
- Cars That Care: Provides cars for single mothers & families
Domestic Violence Resources
- Domestic Violence Resources: Local, national, and 24-hour crisis lines
- Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: Resources, services, guides
- Domestic Violence Service Providers: County-specific and Spanish translation are available at most providers.
- Fight Against Domestic Violence: DV service programs, resources, and Dear Utah
- ChainBreaker Foundation Utah County: Domestic Violence and Abuse classes and support
- South Valley Services Salt Lake County (DV and Sexual Assault): Shelter, resources, children’s learning center, education
- Maternal Resource Guide
- A Bolder Way Forward Domestic Violence Spoke: Resources, research, and volunteer opportunities
Sexual Assault & Abuse Resources
- UCASA: Sexual Assault resources (by county), student, LGBTQIA, and community support
- Rape Crisis Centers in each county
- Dahlia’s Hope: Aftercare Services for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
- South Valley Services Salt Lake County (DV and Sexual Assault): Shelter, resources, children’s learning center, education
- A Bolder Way Forward Sexual Assault Spoke: Resources, research, and volunteer opportunities
Child Abuse & Child Sexual Abuse Resources
- Saprea: Healing Resources for survivors of child sexual abuse and prevention education
- Malouf Foundation: Provides education about child sexual exploitation, promotes healing, and advocates for survivors
- GenerationAll: Helps minimize the generational impact of sexual violence through advocacy and healing.
- Prevent Child Abuse Utah: Education programs on abuse recognition and reporting for both children and adults
- Utah Children's Justice Center: A safe atmosphere for children to receive coordinated services during the child abuse investigative process
- Darkness to Light: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education
- Prevent Child Abuse America: Provides prevention resources for child abuse and neglect
- A Bolder Way Forward Child Sexual Abuse Spoke: Resources, research, partners, and volunteer opportunities
Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Hotline: Call 9-8-8. Free, confidential, and available 24/7
- Veterans Line: 9-8-8 then press 1.
- Behavioral Health Navigation Line: 833-442-2211.
- Utah Warm Line: 801-587-1055. No crisis required, 8am-11pm.
- Crisis Intervention: Interventions, lifelines, and crisis support
- DCFS: Utah Division of Child and Family Services
- Family Support Centers all across the state. They provide family counseling and respite care for families in crisis.
- Trauma and PTSD Therapist Locator
- The Children’s Center Utah: Comprehensive mental health care for young children and their families
Addiction Resources
- National Rehab Hotline Utah: Local and National Hotlines
- County-Specific Substance Use Disorder & Recovery Resource Books
- University of Utah Health: Addiction Recovery Resources
- SAMHSA: Resources for Families
- Substance Abuse Support Groups: AA, Al-Anon, Alateen, NA, NAR-Anon, SMART Recovery
- Fit To Recover: Sobriety Community Center in Salt Lake, Utah, and Summit County
- USARA: Recovery Coaching and Programs in Carbon, Grand, Salt Lake, Utah, Washington, Weber County
Addiction Providers/Services
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Addiction Treatment Centers Locator
- Substance Abuse Treatment Locator
- Ute Indian Tribe Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program
- Addiction Recovery Program (Run by LDS)
Bereavement Resources
- Grief & Bereavement Resources: A starting point for resources and support
- The Sharing Place: Handouts and Websites
- SAMHSA: Definitions and resources
- Children-Specific:
- NACG: Children’s grief guides and resources
- Speaking Grief: Understanding grief and additional resources
- Articles, activities, and videos for kids dealing with grief
- Sesame Street Grief Resources
- Children-Specific:
Bereavement Support
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Grief Support Groups:
- Families:
- Intermountain Health (virtual optional)
- The Sharing Place (Salt Lake, Utah, and Washington Counties)
- Adults:
- University of Utah Health (virtual optional)
- GriefShare (virtual optional)
- CancerCare (virtual optional)
- Children
- Children Grieve
- Rainbows: Support groups and resources for children
- Families:
Childcare Programs & Providers
- Search for Childcare: Comprehensive director for Utah providers and services
- Department of Workforce Services: Child Care Assistance Programs
- Search for Head Start/Early Head Start Statewide
- Utah Afterschool Network: Program locator
- Maternal Resource Guide
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- A Bolder Way Forward Childcare/Pre-K Spoke: Resources, research, and volunteer opportunities
Supplies for Families
- Utah Kids Foundation: Medical Supply Exchange
- Dress for Success: Supports unemployed women looking for business attire
- Crossroads Urban Center: Food/clothing
- Cheap or Free Laptops
- Free Wifi in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and statewide
- Free Wifi access at Utah courts
- Maternal Resource Guide
- Search local options by county here (Find Help) or call 2-1-1 for human assistance
Supplies for Kids
- School Supplies
- Find free/inexpensive school supplies here
- (Ogden) Youth Impact: School Supplies and Essentials
- (Salt Lake County) Free school supplies
- Cache: Backpack Program
- Little Lambs Foundation of Utah: Diapers, Baby Supplies, Kids clothing
- Welcome Baby: Monthly baby supplies, toys, and education
- Free Baby/Kids Items (Utah) FB page
Mental Health Services and Providers
- Search local options by county here (Find Help): One of the best local counseling locators.
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Family Haven provides free counseling to families (Utah Valley Area)
- Eating Disorder Treatment Locator
- The Children’s Center Utah: Comprehensive mental health care for young children and their families
- Family Support Centers all across the state. They provide family counseling and respite care for families in crisis
Mental Health Resources
- Suicide Hotline: Call 9-8-8. Free, confidential, and available 24/7
- Veterans Line: 9-8-8 then press 1.
- Behavioral Health Navigation Line: 833-442-2211.
- Maternal Mental Health Line: 833-852-6262
- Utah Warm Line: 801-587-1055. No crisis required, 8am-11pm.
- CDC: Hotlines and Mental Health Resources
- More extensive resources
- Nami Utah: Mental Illness support groups, education, resources
- Maternal Resource Guide
Community Programs
- CoDA Meeting Locator: Codependence Anonymous support groups
- Emotions Anonymous Locator: Improve mental health and emotional well-being
- Love Addicts Anonymous Locator: Recovery for love addicts
- Parent Cafe: A monthly virtual support group discussing parenting wins and struggles.
Connection Opportunities
- Momivate: A supportive community of moms
- A Bolder Way Forward County Coalitions: Local coalitions focused on lifting women, girls, and families in Utah
Statewide Dental Services
- Find a dentist: Click the resource guide for information on services
- University of Utah Health: Services and pricing information (including oral health assistance)
- Resources on finding affordable dental care
- Mobile Dental Clinics
- Apply for Donated Dental Services (DDS): Qualifications include being over 65 years old, permanently disabled, or needing medically necessary dental care
Local Dental Services
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Weber County Dental Hygiene Clinic: Affordable care for anyone in the area
- Salt Lake Fourth Street Clinic: Serving families experiencing homelessness
- Utah County UVU Dental Hygiene Program: Cheap cleanings and exams.
Statewide Disability Resources
- County-Specific Resource Lists
- Utah Parent Center Resources (adult services, recreation, mental health, employment, siblings, etc)
- Department of Early Childhood Utah: Resources/Search for special needs and early intervention, childcare, family resources, food and nutrition, health and safety–then you are connected with a care coordinator.
- Office of Children with Special Health Care Needs
- Baby Watch Early Intervention - Can search for early intervention services all over the state
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Disability employment and schooling resources
- Children with Special Health Needs
Local Disability Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
Education for Parents
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Education
- BYU Pathway Worldwide: Online, affordable schooling
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Disability employment and schooling resources
- Scholarships
- Workforce Services Scholarships
- View scholarship opportunities for specific Utah universities here
Education for Kids
- Learning resources for families
- Early Learning (Also refer to the Parenting and Families section)
- Start Early: Resources and Education
- Envision Utah Early Learning Resources
- Early Learning Resources (Salt Lake County Library)
- State Resources
- Waterford Upstart: Free Pre-K program
- K-12
- How to find free tutoring for kids
- Homework Help (Salt Lake County Library): A range of resources/programs for all ages including adults
- Official K-12 information and resources
- A Bolder Way Forward K-12 Initiatives Spoke
Employment Resources
- Department Workforce Services: Training, job listings, job fairs
- LDS Employment: Resources, support, training
- Elevare: Employment support for mothers returning to the workforce
- Tech Moms: Technical training, career exploration, and community
- Vocational Rehabilitation: Disability employment and schooling resources
- Kids In Care – Childcare services for parents seeking employment
- Dress for Success: Supports unemployed women in achieving economic independence
- Women’s Business Center of Utah: Resources and support for women entrepreneurs
- Fulfillment Finder: Survey to help understand your strengths
Employment Programs/Opportunities
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- People Helping People
- State Resources
- Return Utah: Includes resources for Career Reentry
Finance Resources
- Utah Treasurer's Office Financial Education Toolkit
- Free Financial Wellness Webinars by USU Extension
Statewide Food Resources
- WIC: Women, Infants & Children Program
- Utah Food Bank
- Maternal Resource Guide
Local Food Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Northern Utah: Catholic Community Services (Northern Utah)
- Cache County: Utah Families Feeding Families, Cache Food Pantry, and USU Mobile Pantry
- Salt Lake County: Free Lunch Program (FJC) (Salt Lake County)
- Weber County: Tri-city exchange food pantry (Weber County)
Children and Postpartum Mothers’ Health
- CHIP and Medicaid for Utah Kids
- Maternal Mental Health: Maternal and Infant Health Program
- Postpartum Support
- Children with Special Health Needs
Women’s Health
Menopause
- Menopause Resources
- Midlife Women's Health: Periomenopause/Menopause
- A Bolder Way Forward Perimenopause/Midlife Subspoke: Resources and volunteer opportunities
Families’ Health
- Health Classes: Intermountain Health
- Underserved Community Health & Wellbeing Services: Holy Cross Ministries
Statewide Housing Resources
- Immediate Shelter Resources
- Additional shelter resources
- Shelter the Homeless
- More resources here
- Utah Community Action
- Maternal Resource Guide
Local Housing Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
Statewide Legal Resources
- Maternal Resource Guide
- Utah Legal Services: Free services for basic needs (interpreters available)
- U of U Pro Bono Initiative: Free brief legal advice
- BYU Law Clinics: Free legal services by second and third year law students
Local Legal Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake: Free services for victims of domestic violence and low-income families (Salt Lake County)
Statewide Parenting Resources
- Maternal Resource Guide
- Just for Dads Resources
- Child Development: Also refer to the Education section
- The Office of Head Start (OHS)
- Help Me Grow Utah: Free information and referral helpline for parents (personalized support, activity ideas, development screenings, and community resources)
- Envision Utah Early Learning Resources
- 5B45: Tips and resources
Local Parenting Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Promise Partnership Baby and You (Salt Lake and Davis)
- Welcome Baby (Northern Utah)
Statewide Transportation Resources
- Ride United
- UTA Community Resources
- State Transportation Resources (car seat resources included)
- Maternal Resource Guide
Local Transportation Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
Statewide Vision Resources
- Friends For Sight: (Statewide/Salt Lake County) Free vision care services (including free glasses and repair) for low-income families
- EyeCare America (Nationwide): Free medical eye exams for adults.
- InfantSEE: No-cost infant assessments
- Zenni (Online): Affordable online retailer for glasses
- New Eyes (Nationwide): Apply for eyeglasses
Local Vision Resources
- Search local options by county here (Find Help)
- Call 2-1-1 for human assistance
- Utah Navajo Health System (Southern Utah): Vision and other services
- Kids Who Count (Utah County): Free monthly vision and hearing screening for kids.
- Utah Partners for Health (Salt Lake County): Affordable vision care