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Statewide (2)


Park City (1)


West Valley City (1)


Nationwide (1)


UT

Statewide

Family Resource Facilitators Training, Utah Family Coalition
UT
 Phone: 435-210-0797
Service Categories:
Community Clinics
Family Advocacy
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Mental Health, Other Services
Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support
Organization Name: Utah Family Coalition
Address: UT
Phone: 435-210-0797
Service Categories:
Community Clinics
Family Advocacy
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Mental Health, Other Services
Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support
URL: http://www.namiut.org/images/FRF_LIST_Utah_03.01.2016.pdf
Eligibility: No charge, Community Health Centers throughout Utah
Services Provided: Family Resource Facilitators (FRFs) are trained family members who develop working partnerships with the Community Mental Health Center staff to represent family voice at service delivery, administration and policy levels. They provide referrals to local resources and programs; advocacy for culturally appropriate services; links to information and support groups; and family wraparound facilitation. These services increase family involvement at all levels and improve outcomes for families.
Family Resource Facilitator Mentorship includes:
• ½ day orientation
• 2 days family leadership training
• 3 days wraparound facilitation training
• Weekly phone calls
• 1 on-site visit monthly
Provider Profiles: Participating organizations: Allies With Families, NAMI, Frontiers for Families, State Division of Mental Health.
Within Salt Lake County, contact Mary Gully 385-468-4548
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 1/3/2019
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Utah Family Voices (UFV)
230 West 200 South, Suite 1101
PO Box 144610
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
 Phone: 801-272-1067
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Family Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Address: 230 West 200 South, Suite 1101
PO Box 144610
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-272-1067
Toll Free Phone: 844-838-8275
Fax: 801-272-8907
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Family Advocacy
Parent/Family Education
Email: info@utahfamilyvoices.org
URL: http://www.utahfamilyvoices.org
Eligibility: For Utah families with a child or youth with a physical, mental or developmental special need. For Utah families with a child or youth with a physical, mental or developmental special need. Anyone can access the materials on the website. Anyone can access the materials on the website. Anyone can access the materials on the website.
Services Provided: Family Voices provides one-on-one help to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through their national network, they provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
Immigration toolkit, national Family Voices
Provider Profiles: 1-844-838-8275
The Family to Family network (FtoFN) is a statewide parent support network run by volunteers.
Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/5/2019
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Park City, UT

Community Action Services - Park City
1965 Sidewinder Dr. Ste 202
Park City, UT 84068
 Phone: 435-615-1690
Service Categories:
Emergency Financial Assistance
Family Advocacy
Food Banks
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
Address: 1965 Sidewinder Dr. Ste 202
Park City, UT 84068
Phone: 435-615-1690
Service Categories:
Emergency Financial Assistance
Family Advocacy
Food Banks
Housing, Other
Utility Assistance
URL: http://www.communityactionprovo.org
Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged, elderly, or disabled.
Services Provided: * Rent Assistance
* Utility Assistance
* HEAT Program
* Family Support Services
* Outreach to homebound elderly and disabled
* Home Buyer & Mortgage Counseling

Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 4/4/2014
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West Valley City, UT

Conexion Grupos de Apoyo, NAMI Utah
1600 West 2200 South Suite 202
West Valley City, UT 84119
 Phone: 801-869-2874
Service Categories:
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Family Advocacy
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Organization Name: NAMI Utah
Address: 1600 West 2200 South Suite 202
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 801-869-2874
Service Categories:
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Family Advocacy
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
URL: http://www.namiut.org/find-resources-by-county/item/15-salt-lake-county
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Eligibility: Gratuitos
Services Provided: Lo que encontraras en NAMI:
• Amistades que se preocupan y que entiendan acerca de la depresión, ansiedad y más.
• Educación gratuita, apoyo, y guía
• Ideas que te ayudaran a cuidar de ti mismo y a tu familia
• La oportunidad de compartir tus experiencias y aprender de los demás
• Información sobre trastornos emocionales, tratamiento y servicios
NAMI affiliate
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 5/10/2016
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Nationwide

Sibling Leadership Network
332 S Nucgugab Avebye Syute 121-S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
Address: 332 S Nucgugab Avebye Syute 121-S240
Chicago, IL 60604-4434
Service Categories:
Family Advocacy
URL: https://siblingleadership.org/
Eligibility: Siblings of individuals with disabilities
Services Provided: To provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families. Resources for siblings across the lifespan.

Chapter development inquiries: chapter.inquiries@siblingleadership.org
Original Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 9/26/2019
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