Mental Health Resources
Grandfamilies of Utah County
Children’s Service Society of Utah
Assisted Living Options for People with Disabilities
Assisted Living is a community organization that prioritizes helping those who are disabled and the elderly fully enjoy their healthy years and age gracefully. Assisted Living creates and publishes comprehensive, unbiased, free web-based resources with a goal to find the best possible care for those who need assisted living.
Autism
The Autism Society has launched a new brand developed with the Autism community, representing the diverse experiences and needs across the Autism spectrum. The brand was created in an inclusive process that ensures accessibility standards for those seeking connection to resources, support and community.
“No matter how you engage with the Autism Society, we want you to feel welcome, included and connected to the resources, support and community you are looking for,”
Child Abuse
Breaking the cycle of child abuse through training, education, and public awareness. Prevent Child Abuse has programs/training that can be scheduled for your school, group, or organization.
Childhood Trauma
For Parents and Caregivers:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The more you learn about how traumatic events affect children, the more you will understand the reasons for your kids’ behaviors, and emotions, and the better prepared you will be to help them cope.
For Educators:
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Find information and toolkits for educators to help with problems, such as:
- Child Trauma
- Bullying and Cyber Bullying
- Psychological First Aid
- Schools and Trauma
Runaways
National Runaway Safeline
The National Runaway Safeline offers a crisis hotline and online services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to youth at risk of running away, those who have run away or are homeless, and their families
Suicide
This guide will help families who have a loved one who is suicidal or has made a suicide attempt. It will provide information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take, and how to prevent future attempts and keep your loved one safe.
This brochure helps people recovering from a suicide attempt. It discusses how to find healing, hope, and help after emergency room treatment, including how to cope with future thoughts of suicide. The brochure also offers ways to connect with other suicide attempt survivors and lists free apps and other resources to help you move forward.
Hope4Utah is a Utah program dedicated to reducing the suicide rate in our state. Find information and resources related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Substance Use Disorder Resources
Heroin Addiction & Rehab
Guide to Heroin Addiction This guide combines current research to provide you with a complete explanation of the dangers, effects, and trends of heroin use in today’s society by compiling information from 8 government and international agencies, 14 scientific studies, and 8 news and print sources.
Guide to Heroin Rehab
Knowing the options for heroin rehab and what therapies have worked for others can help you understand what to look for in your treatment program, which gives you the best chance to get and stay clean. This guide compiles information from a variety of sources to give you a holistic understanding of how to get help overcoming your (or your loved one’s) addiction to heroin.
Choosing the Right Rehab
Deciding on a rehab program can be overwhelming due to the number of treatment options and the sometimes less-than-helpful information that is out there. Help.org created a practical step-by-step guide to understanding your options and choosing the right rehab program for your unique situation.
Top-Rated, Low-Cost Rehabs
Going to rehab is a huge investment – some rehabs cost over $20,000 a month. It’s important to choose carefully, but the sheer number of rehab choices can make finding the best option challenging. In fact, the 2020 N-SATS indicates that there are 16,000 rehab facilities across the country. To help you identify the best facilities in your state, Help.org has determined which rehabs offering payment assistance were likely to be the best choice for the most people.
What is Substance Use Disorder?
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) explains what substance use disorder is and the effects it has.