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Services for youth and their families in the Greater Salt Lake area including shelter care for runaway and homeless youth from birth to age 18, counseling and substance abuse services, after school programming, parenting skills, LGBTQ support groups, and 24/7 crisis response. Includes Evidence-based program models for prevention including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Related volunteer opportunities available, and services offered in Spanish, and via telehealth.

Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Description:

Includes a substance abuse evaluation and four treatment program levels: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Enhanced Intensive Outpatient and Day Treatment.

Eligibility:
Youth under 18 and their parents.
Service Hours:
Call for group meeting times.
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
All programs at no cost except for the substance abuse treatment program, which is based on a sliding fee scale.
Counties Served:

Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
Description:

Includes a substance abuse evaluation and four treatment program levels: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Enhanced Intensive Outpatient and Day Treatment.

Eligibility:
Youth under 18 and their parents
Service Hours:
Call for ongoing group meeting times.
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
All programs at no cost except for the substance abuse treatment program, which is based on a sliding fee scale.
Counties Served:

LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Description:

PRISM club is an open group for youth of all genders and sexualities.

Eligibility:
Youth between the ages of 12-18 of all genders and sexualities
Service Hours:
Call for ongoing group meeting times.
Intake Procedure:
Call for information but no intake process is necessary.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Parenting Skills Classes
Description:

Guiding Good Choices for parents of children in grades 4-8 to strengthen family bonds and reduce the risk factors associated with teenage drug use. Staying Connected with Your Teen for parents of 12-17 year-olds to improve interactions and home and strengthen relationships with their children.

Eligibility:
Parents and caregivers of youth age 9-18
Service Hours:
Call for ongoing schedule and details.
Intake Procedure:
Call to sign up for the workshops.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Runaway/Homeless Youth Helplines
Description:

24/7 crisis response for youth and their families.

Eligibility:
Youth under 18 and their parents
Service Hours:
24/7
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Description:

Substance Abuse Treatment Services offers a substance abuse assessment and four levels of treatment, including Day Treatment. Intervention plans may include individual therapy, family therapy, life skills group, support group, recreational therapy group and case management. Available at Salt Lake City and Riverton sites.

Eligibility:
Youth age 8 to 18 and their parents
Service Hours:
Salt Lake: 24/7; West Jordan: M - Th 8 am - 8 pm; F 8 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
All programs at no cost except for the substance abuse treatment program, which is based on a sliding fee scale.
Counties Served:

Youth Enrichment Programs
Description:

MeTime is a six-week empowerment and education group for youth. Youth learn to practice changing their actions to manage their moods, increase their participation in enjoyable/positive activities, practice changing habitual thought patterns, and prepare to manage future life stressors with confidence. Participants are taught to apply skills in their daily lives through in-session exercises and weekly home practice assignments.

Eligibility:
Youth between ages 13 to 17 who do not currently have depression but who may be at risk of becoming depressed.
Service Hours:
ME Time is offered at various schools and locations in Salt Lake County at different times of the day.
Intake Procedure:
To schedule a meeting, call the Prevention Group Classes phone.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Family Counseling
Description:

Short and long-term individual and family counseling available up to 8 weeks for youth ages 8 to 18 and their families for issues such as depression, anxiety, and assistance with runaway and ungovernable youth. Available at both Salt Lake City and West Jordan locations.

Eligibility:
Youth ages 8 to 18 and their parents
Service Hours:
Salt Lake: 24/7; West Jordan: M - Th 8 am - 8 pm; F 8 am - 7 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or walk in.
Fees:
Short-term counseling at no cost; long-term counseling available through Medicaid.
Counties Served:

Youth Shelters
Description:

Provides food, laundry, shower facilities, and overnight shelter for homeless youth under age 18.

Eligibility:
Youth age 18 and under.
Service Hours:
Crisis Shelter 24/7. Call for specific details.
Intake Procedure:
None
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Description:

Short and long-term individual and family counseling available up to 8 weeks for youth ages 8 to 18 and their families for issues such as depression, anxiety, and assistance with runaway and ungovernable youth. Available at both Salt Lake City and Riverton locations.

Eligibility:
Youth ages 8 to 18 and their families.
Service Hours:
Office: M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for an appointment or walk in.
Fees:
All programs are no cost except for the substance abuse treatment program, which is based on a sliding fee scale.
Counties Served:

Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
Description:

After-School Program volunteers teaching and instruct in skills such as piano, guitar, sewing, pottery, sports, art, etc. with children and youth. Opportunities available evenings, weekdays, weekends, on-going or one-time. Open to individuals or groups (2 - 10 people).

Eligibility:
Must be ages 18 and older and pass a background check
Service Hours:
Office: M - F 8 am - 5 pm. Call for volunteer schedule.
Intake Procedure:
Call to sign up.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Summit

  • Salt Lake

  • Tooele

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Summit

  • Tooele

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Tooele

  • Salt Lake

  • Summit