General Resources Idea List
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Bereavement/Grief
Disability Resources
Utah Disability Resources Easy 2 Page Reference Guide
Utah Disability Resource Directory PDF
Childcare for Children with Disabilities
Family/Parent Supports in Utah
Printable Visual Calm Down Cards
Utah Parent Center: Provides training, information, referral, and assistance to parents of children and youth with ALL disabilities.
http://www.utahparentcenter.org/about/
Phone: 801.272.1051
Toll-Free in Utah: 1.800.468.1160
Email: info@utahparentcenter.org
Employment Resources
People Helping People: Strengthening Families through Successful Employment. This is a free program were they help you build a resume and all of the skills and contacts you need to become successfully employed. Apply at above link
Food Assistance
Food $ense: (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- Education)
http://extension.usu.edu/foodsense/index
Provides nutrition education to SNAP recipients and food stamp eligibles. Participants learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget, buy and prepare whole foods, read food labels, practice safety in the kitchen, and more.
Utah Food Bank Website Find Food Pantries, Kids Cafe Programs, and all other programs by Utah Food bank here.
Financial Help
State Temporary Assistance Programs: Learn more and find out if you are eligible HERE
Programs include:
- Food Stamps
- Financial
- Medical
- Child Care
- Unemployment Insurance
- Penalties for Fraud
- Lifeline - Utah Telephone Assistance
- Utilities
Division of Public Utilities: How might I get help paying for my utilities. Click Here
Health Care
Internet
Be Internet Awesome: A free program to teach internet safety to your children: https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/
These are some affordable internet options for families who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch. They start as low as 9.95 a month. Call or apply online at the links below. Please contact Cami Stephenson (Castephenson@utahvirtual.org or 801-383-2908) if you need help or have had a change in your income since registration that we can update in our system.
Century Link Internet Basics: Call 1-866-541-3330 or fill out this online form: http://www.centurylink.com/assets/pdfs/internetbasics-applications/503129__CIB_CRIS_5_2016.pdf
Comcast Internet Essentials: Call 855-846-8376 or go to https://internetessentials.com/
Basic Access is a program for students that helps people get a hot spot set up in their home at an affordable price with plans starting at $10 a month. You can check them out here http://basicaccess.com/everyoneon/ or call (855) 270 3725.
Everyone On helps families and students find different resources to have affordable internet as well as computers or other technology a student might need in their home
McKinney Vento/ Homeless Resources
Mental and Emotional Health
County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Crisis Hotlines: Crisis Hotline Phone Number List
Click HERE to be able to search for Mental Health Resources in your community on their website.
Peer Mentor Hotline Number: (801) 323-9900
They provide support, a listening ear, and can help you find other resources to meet your mental health needs
Family Resource Facilitator (FRF) List: List Here
FRF's work with families of children 18 and under dealing with mental health challenges by providing wraparound support for the parent and children. They are an advocate, help you identify needs and goal, and help connect you to the resources you need.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
801-383-2908