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Statewide

Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council, Utah Department of Human Services
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
 Phone: 801-538-3939
Service Categories:
Mental Health, Other Services
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: Utah Department of Human Services
Address: 195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-3939
Fax: 801-538-9892
Service Categories:
Mental Health, Other Services
State Advocacy Agencies
Email: dsamh@utah.gov
URL: https://dsamh.utah.gov/providers/behavioral-health-planning-council
Services Provided: Federal law 102-321 (the Public Service Act) requires any state receiving funding from block grants to support a Planning and Advisory Council with peer/consumer representation.

The UBHPAC is a group of individuals who support and advocate for services for consumers of public behavioral health services by planning and advising the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Provider Profiles: The UBHPAC is an open, public meeting supported by DSAMH, and is regularly held on the first Thursday of each month at the State Office in Salt Lake City.
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 6/11/2019
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Utah State Child Protection Ombudsman, Utah Department of Human Services
195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
 Phone: 801-538-4589
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: Utah Department of Human Services
Address: 195 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-4589
Toll Free Phone: 800-868-6413
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://ocpo.utah.gov
Eligibility: Family involvement with DCFS.
Services Provided: Helps resolve concerns about the protection of children who are receiving services from the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The purpose of OCPO is to receive and investigate complaints to ensure that proper services are provided by DCFS.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/13/2019
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Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Utah Department of Commerce
160 East 300 South Fl 4
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
 Phone: 866-275-3675
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
State Financial Agencies
Organization Name: Utah Department of Commerce
Address: 160 East 300 South Fl 4
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 866-275-3675
Fax: 801-530-6511
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
State Financial Agencies
URL: http://www.dopl.utah.gov
Eligibility: Public but visit website for criteria on guidelines for complaints
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Provides a safeguard regarding public health, safety and welfare through licensing and regulation. The office administers and enforces specific laws related to the licensing and regulation of certain occupations and professions.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/30/2019
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Utah State Division of Public Utilities, Utah Department of Commerce
160 East 300 South Fl 4
Heber Wells Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Phone: 801-530-7622
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: Utah Department of Commerce
Address: 160 East 300 South Fl 4
Heber Wells Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-530-7622
Toll Free Phone: 800-874-0904
Fax: 801-530-6512
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://publicutilities.utah.gov/
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Makes recommendations to the Utah Public Service Commission for rate-making purposes, applications, hearings, and other issues affecting quality of service. The Division also handles and investigates consumer complaints and monitors utility operations to ensure compliance with Public Service Commission rules, regulations, and orders.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/30/2019
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Utah State Office for Victims of Crime, Utah State Government
350 East 500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Phone: 801-238-2360
Service Categories:
Crime Victims
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: Utah State Government
Address: 350 East 500 South Ste 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-238-2360
Toll Free Phone: 800-621-7444
Fax: 801-533-4127
Service Categories:
Crime Victims
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://www.crimevictim.utah.gov
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Utah or the criminally injurious conduct must have occurred in Utah.
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Provides financial assistance for victims of crime, administers and monitors Victim of Crime Act Compensation and Assistance grants (VOCA) (VOCA grant) and Violence Against Women grants, networks victim services across the state, provides enhanced training, and provides staff support to the Utah Council on Victims of Crime. Financial assistance such as for medical/dental care, mental health counseling, loss of earnings, burial/funeral expenses, loss of support to dependents, relocation and related costs, child care and certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of a crime. Only assists with violent crimes.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 5/30/2019
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Fort Duchesne, UT

Four Direction Ute Indian Tribe Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
 Phone: 435-247-2534
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
State Advocacy Agencies
Victim Advocacy
Address: PO Box 9
Fort Duchesne, UT 84026
Phone: 435-247-2534
Service Categories:
Child Advocacy
State Advocacy Agencies
Victim Advocacy
URL: http://www.casanet.org
Eligibility: Advocate must be appointed by the court. Volunteers must be 21, complete training and interview, pass criminal background check and attend 12 hours of ongoing training each year.
Services Provided: 1. Provide advocates for abused, neglected, and/or abandoned children.
2. Advocates visit the children and all other interested parties. Advocates turn in a monthly report with their observations and recommendations.
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 11/10/2016
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Salt Lake City, UT

Property and Casualty Division, State of Utah Insurance Department
State Office Building, Room 3110
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
 Phone: 801-537-9177
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: State of Utah Insurance Department
Address: State Office Building, Room 3110
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-537-9177
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://www.insurance.utah.gov
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: 1. Provide information and mediate to resolve insurance problems with insurance companies and/or their representatives.
2. Provide referrals to other state and federal agencies.
3. Provide consumer education through pubic speaking and distribution of educational material.
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 5/12/2016
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Utah Developmental Disabilities Council, Utah State Government
155 South 300 West Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
 Phone: 801-245-7350
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: Utah State Government
Address: 155 South 300 West Ste 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: 801-245-7350
TDD: 711
Fax: 801-533-3968
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
State Advocacy Agencies
Email: rcrandall@utah.gov
URL: https://www.utahddcouncil.org/
Eligibility: Persons with developmental disabilities and their families
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Advocates, builds capacity and encourages systems change to support people with disabilities and their families to fully and independently participate in their communities.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 10/1/2019
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Utah Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
 Phone: 801-887-9392
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Disability Related Employment Programs
Specialized Information Resources
State Advocacy Agencies
State Institutions for Individuals with Disabilities
Address: 1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-887-9392
TDD: 801-538-7530
Fax: 801-887-9389
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Disability Related Employment Programs
Specialized Information Resources
State Advocacy Agencies
State Institutions for Individuals with Disabilities
URL: http://www.goodworkutah.org/
Eligibility: Businesses that want information on employing persons with disabilities
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Committee dedicated to assist and encourage the hiring of people with disabilities
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 3/29/2018
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Utah Labor Commission
160 East 300 South Fl 3
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
 Phone: 801-530-6800
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
Address: 160 East 300 South Fl 3
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-530-6800
Fax: 801-530-6390
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
Email: laborcom@utah.gov
URL: http://www.laborcommission.utah.gov
Eligibility: Employees working in Utah
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: The regulatory agency responsible for preserving the balance established by the legislature for protecting the health, safety, and economic wellbeing of employees and employers.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/12/2019
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Utah Nonprofits Association
4900 South Highland Drive Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
 Phone: 801-596-1800
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
Address: 4900 South Highland Drive Suite B
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Phone: 801-596-1800
Fax: 801-596-1806
Service Categories:
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://www.utahnonprofits.org
Eligibility: 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit status
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Works to strengthen the Utah nonprofit community so that all may all work together to create a dynamic group of organizations that serve the various needs of our local and global community.
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 7/2/2019
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Utah State Board of Education
250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 Phone: 801-538-7500
Service Categories:
Alternative Education/Schools
State Advocacy Agencies
Address: 250 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-538-7500
Service Categories:
Alternative Education/Schools
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: http://www.schools.utah.gov
Eligibility: Children age 3 before September 2 of the current school year and less than 19 years of age on the last day of the school year or, if the student has not graduated from high school, less than 22 years of age on the last day of the school year. Student must be enrolled or admitted to an eligible private school.
Services Provided: The Utah State Office of Education ensures literacy and numeracy, high quality instruction for all Utah children, establishes curriculum with high standards and effective assessment to inform high quality instruction and accountability
Provider Profiles: Carol Anderson, USOE Educational Specialist – Behavioral Interventions & Supports in Schools
Original Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/6/2019
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Utah State Legislature, State of Utah
350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Service Categories:
Specialized Information Resources
State Advocacy Agencies
Organization Name: State of Utah
Address: 350 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Service Categories:
Specialized Information Resources
State Advocacy Agencies
URL: https://le.utah.gov/
Services Provided: The site has all state representatives and senators and their contact information, committees, bills and info on current sessions.
Original Source: MedHome Portal
Last Updated: 11/13/2018
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