Uintah Basin Association of Governments

Description

Provides a variety of services for seniors including senior centers, transportation, home delivered meals, Caregiver Support Program, ombudsman services for senior citizens of Uintah Basin. COVID-19 Update: All Senior Centers are closed due to the risk of COVID-19. Many services will still be available by phone or online. Meals are available for curbside pick-up between 11:30 am and 12 noon at each Senior Center by calling 24 hours in advance and placing a request.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Vary by service

Eligibility

Adults ages 60 and older

Fees

Vary by service

Intake Procedure

Call for information. COVID-19 Update: All Senior Centers are closed due to the risk of COVID-19. Many services will still be available by phone or online. Meals are available for curbside pick-up between 11:30 am and 12 noon at each Senior Center by calling 24 hours in advance and placing a request.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Description

SHIP is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Please call for document information

Eligibility

Adults ages 60 and older, and their families

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

By phone. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Provides the tri-county area economic and social development services; represents local governments and utilizes combined resources to enhance the quality of life for the citizenry. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Specific to services delivered

Eligibility

Uintah Basin residents.

Fees

Vary by service

Intake Procedure

Walk in, call, e-mail, or visit website. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Assists homeowners in Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah counties with necessary home repairs. Examples of qualifiying repairs include roofing, ADA accessibility, furnace replacement, window replacement, plumbing issues, septic tank replacement, among other repairs. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Must be Uintah Basin resident; be the homeowner's primary residence; property must be owner-occupied single dwelling; repair will address issues that present health, safety or physical hazard; repair work can't exceed 50% of home value.

Fees

Vary

Intake Procedure

Call main phone. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

Basin Transit Association (BTA)

Description

Local public transportation system available to all citizen in the Uintah Basin. Monthly passes available for students and seniors. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

Office: M - Th 7 am - 6 pm Basin Transit Services: M - F 4:30 am - 7:30 pm

Required Documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

No restrictions but monthly passes are available to students and seniors

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for information. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Investigates complaints and concerns about nursing homes and residential facilities and provides information on facilities and financing. This program also advocates for all residents for assisted living regardless of age. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Call for document information

Eligibility

Adults ages 60 and older, and their families

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

Call for information. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Geography Served

Contact

Description

Assists with rent deposits as available thru a one-time 50% match, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Rapid Re-housing (TANF) for families in need for a maximum of 4 months or until the crisis is over. COVID-19 UPDATE: Offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Social Security card, State Issued Birth Certificates, Valid Photo ID for all adults in the household.

Eligibility

Programs that are under 200% of poverty level. Do need to have children in the household. All household members must have Valid ID, State issued Birth Certificate, and Social Security cards, or current valid INS # Permanent Resident Card and Proof of income for the last 30 days. Programs that are under 125% do not need to have children in the household. All household members must have Valid ID, State Issued Birth Certificate OR Social Security Card OR Valid INS number, Permanent Resident Card (one or the other) Proof of income for the last 30 days.

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

Walk in or call for information. Fill out application on site. COVID-19 UPDATE: Offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Telephone translation services available upon request.

Geography Served

Description

Assists with rent payments as available thru a one-time 50% match, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Rapid Re-housing (TANF) for families in need for a maximum of 4 months or until the crisis is over. For a limited time, those who qualify for rent and utility payment assistance, may also qualify for water payment assistance. COVID-19 UPDATE: Rent payment assistance application related to COVID-19 are no longer being accepted at this location, however other rent payment assistance remains available. Offices are opened regular business hours; face masks are required.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Social Security cards and photo ID for adults, Social Security cards or birth certificates for children. COVID-19 UPDATE: Must provide verification of Unemployment Benefit.

Eligibility

Families with children under 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Adults must be able to work and demonstrate crisis that put them in current situation of needing assistance.

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

Walk in or call for information. Fill out application on site. COVID-19 UPDATE: Rent payment assistance application related to COVID-19 are no longer being accepted at this location, however other rent payment assistance remains available. Offices are opened for our regular business hours; face masks are required.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Special Notes/Funding

HEAT (Home Energy Assistance Target) Program.

Description

The HEAT Program provides year-round energy assistance and energy related crisis assistance for eligible low-income households throughout Utah. The program runs each year from October 1 through September 30.Administers the Utility Moratorium Program to prevent winter utility shut-off between November 15 and March 15 of each winter. For a limited time, those who qualify for rent and utility payment assistance, may also qualify for water payment assistance.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Photo ID for primary applicant, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, most recent utility bills, proof of ALL household income from previous month.

Eligibility

Total household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Household is responsible for paying home energy costs, and household must contain at least one US citizen or legal permanent resident.

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

Call local HEAT office for appointment, apply online, or mail application.

Geography Served

Description

Recruits volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, as well as for the Foster Grandparent program and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Vary by service

Eligibility

No restrictions for individuals wanting to volunteer for VITA. Age restrictions apply for the Foster Grandparent and Retired Senior Volunteer Program volunteers.

Fees

No cost

Intake Procedure

Call for information on volunteer opportunities. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served

Description

Provides year-round energy saving intervention for eligible households, especially for adults who are older and/or with a disability. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Hours

M - Th 7 am - 6 pm

Required Documents

Vary by service

Eligibility

Must be Uintah Basin resident and meet low-income guidelines. Individuals who qualify as senior and/or have a disability are especially encouraged to call.

Fees

No cost to apply

Intake Procedure

Call or walk in to local office for information. Application available online. Due to COVID-19, the Uintah Basin Association of Governments offices are opened for our regular business hours, but face masks are required upon entry into our building.

Languages

Spanish

Geography Served