Mentoring Programs

Community Action Services and Food Bank is a non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance and long-term support to help families in poverty become self-reliant.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Open for emergency food, housing and shelter services only during normal business hours. Temporary Rental Assistance is available to those directly affected by COVID-19 and is now open to those who are receiving unemployment benefits. Additional funding has been received and eligibility requirements have changed. Those who quality can receive up to $2000 for rent and utility purposes.

• General Clothing Provision
• Hair and Nail Care
• Computer and Related Technology Classes
• Thanksgiving Baskets
• Community Gardening
• Food Pantries
• Homeless Motel Vouchers
• Clothing Vouchers
• Work Clothing
• Bus Fare
• Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance
• Rental Deposit Assistance
• Gas Money
• Utility Service Payment Assistance
• Driver License Fee Payment Assistance
• Personal Financial Counseling
• Adult Mentoring Programs
• Rent Payment Assistance

Focused on families with 100% legal and physical custody of children but there are some limited amounts available for other households specific to an eviction crisis (limit of $300 for families without children). For rental assistance, must have an eviction notice in hand.

The Child Mentor Program is designed to provide support to children who have been through child abuse investigations. A Child Mentor's role is to be a friend, a positive influence, and a reliable and consistent presence in the life of a child. Mentors are assigned a child to work with one-on-one, on a weekly basis, for six months.

CJC Victim Assistance Coordinators:

Annette Dyer

801-851-8504

AnnetteD@utahcounty.gov

Gabriela Hall is Spanish Speaking Contact

801-851-8520

GabrielaH@utahcounty.gov

Provides services to individuals with disabilities including advocacy, independent living skills training, youth transition and nursing home/institution transition, peer support, information and referral services, community integration recreational activities, assistive technology equipment services, limited transportation, and Ticket to Work program.

• Advocacy
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Disability Related Center Based Employment
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs

Provides supportive and training services to eligible customers. Can assist participants to:

• Find a career path
• Gain work experience
• Learn about employment internship opportunities and on-the-job training
• Develop leadership skills
• Explore community leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Obtain high school diploma or GED
• Complete vocational training or college
• Earn cash incentives
• Apply for financial aid

Support to military and Department of Defense civilian families by providing before and after-school programs, summer camps, sports programs, social programs, teen programs, the Boys and Girls Club, and mentorship for at-risk youth.

• Youth Enrichment Programs

Matches children facing adversity with professionally supported volunteers who provide positive mentoring relationships to help the children realize their potential. Clothing and household donations accepted; related volunteer opportunities available.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Still taking volunteers who can enroll 100% virtually and be matched and start mentoring now virtually as well.

• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Automobile Donation Programs
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Clothing Donation Programs
• Household Goods Donation Programs

Creates and delivers diverse, cutting-edge programming that increases community involvement and address its ever changing needs. By providing a safe school environment for all youth, Colors of Success seeks to empower and mentor through self-esteem, strengthening relationships, espousing scholastic achievement, and embracing the necessity for tolerance and compassion towards all individuals.

• Peer to Peer Networking
• School to Adult Life Transition Services
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Adult Out of Home Respite Care
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Advocacy
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Independent Living Skills Instruction

Also Red Rock - Beaver County Outstation, Red Rock - Iron County Outstation, Red Rock - Sevier County Outstation.

Community assistance organization that provides the following services in Ogden & throughout Weber County: Head Start preschool, employment assistance, food pantry, free VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Preparation), Adult Education High School Diploma/GED, ESL English classes, relationship classes, citizenship assistance, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) assistance. Volunteers and donations are welcome.

COVID-19 - UPDATE: All CARES Rent Payment assistance funding is no longer available. Head Start classroom will re-open with adjustments for COVID-19. All other programs are being offered in person or virtually. MASKS are REQUIRED inside the building.

• GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Job Finding Assistance
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Resume Preparation Assistance
• Holiday Gifts/Toys
• Classroom Aide Volunteer Opportunities
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Head Start
• English as a Second Language
• Food Pantries
• Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
• Adult Mentoring Programs
• Early Head Start

Volunteers and donations are welcome.

• Parenting Skills Classes
• Parental Visitation Facilitation
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

A nonresidential Independent Living Center where people with visual, physical, and mental disabilities can learn skills to gain more control and independence over their lives. Offers disability related transportation, loans assistive technology equipment, support groups, and social clubs.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. All activities for March/April 2021 are contingent on national, state, and local governments.

• Peer to Peer Networking
• Centers for Independent Living
• Disability Related Transportation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Disability Rights Groups
• Independent Living Skills Instruction

• Centers for Independent Living
• Disability Related Transportation
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Disability Rights Groups
• Public Awareness/Education

Matches the children that are served with professionally supported volunteers who provide positive mentoring relationships to help the children realize his/her potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah are still taking volunteers and that they can enroll 100% virtually and be matched and start mentoring now virtually as well.

• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Matches the children that are served with professionally-supported volunteers who provide positive mentoring relationships to help each child realize his/her potential.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah are still taking volunteers and that they can enroll 100% virtually and be matched and start mentoring now virtually as well.

• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Automobile Donation Programs
• Household Goods Donation Programs
• Clothing Donation Programs
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Exists to positively impact the lives of at-risk youth by nurturing their emotional, physical, and social needs in year-round mentor program. Notable programs include: Study Hall, Arts & Crafts, Gardening, Hobby Shop, Recreational Sports and daily youth mentoring. Snacks and dinner are provided during program hours. After school transportation to and from the facility is also available.

COVID-19 UPDATE: All programs are virtual and variable until further notice.

• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Sports Equipment Donation Programs
• Youth Job Development
• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Arts and Crafts Donation Programs

Volunteers must attend volunteer orientation. Short-term volunteers (same day or any following scheduled day of program) can begin after orientation and will be accompanied by staff member. If volunteering for long-term, must pass background check.

Best Buddies Utah offers One-to-One Friendship, Leadership Development, and Integrated Employment programs – positively impacting nearly 9,900 individuals with and without disabilities in Utah.

• Youth Enrichment Programs
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Child Guidance

Provides services for families experiencing problems with their children and difficulties in their home.

Services Include:

• Families First: Therapeutic support and guidance to Utah youth and families facing challenging life circumstances
• Alpine Academy: Two therapeutic schools helping teens from around the United States thrive
• Treatment Foster Care: Providing safe family style environment to Utah’s foster children
• Smarter Parenting: Online resources and customized coaching to parents around the world
• Family Homes: Four Family Homes where youth are taught to live and thrive in a normal, healthy family environment
• Mentoring Program

See website or contact for additional provider names and specialties. All providers may not provide all services.

Jeffrey Bright, LCSW

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Biofeedback

Kim Mann, LCSW

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family Therapy
Biofeedback

Siope Kinikini,CMHC

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Annette Curtis, LCSW

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy
Trauma Focused CBT

Offers community service programs administered by student leaders, all of whom are volunteers.

COVID-19 UPDATES: All Y-Serve programs are temporarily on hold; staff are working remotely during normal business hours.

• Disability Related Sports
• Housekeeping Assistance
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Arts and Crafts Instruction
• English as a Second Language
• Moving Services
• Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
• General Yard Work
• Extended Child Care
• Tutoring Services
• Music Instruction
• Adult Mentoring Programs

Provides services to individuals with disabilities including advocacy, independent living skills training, youth transition and nursing home/institution transition, peer support, information and referral services, community integration recreational activities, assistive technology equipment services, limited transportation and Ticket to Work program. Also, provides transportation services to and from the center and activities for those who have no other alternate transportation.

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Advocacy
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Assistive Technology Equipment Listing Services
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
• Disability Related Center Based Employment
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lend physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shield children from further abuse.

• Child Abuse Hotlines
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lend physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shield children from further abuse.

• Child Abuse Hotlines
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lend physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shield children from further abuse.

• Child Abuse Hotlines
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

• Child Abuse Hotlines
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lend physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shield children from further abuse.

• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Child Abuse Hotlines

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lend physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shield children from further abuse.

• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Child Abuse Hotlines

Works in conjunction with local and state officials who are already in place to protect children, lends physical and emotional support affiliation and physical presence, and shields children from further abuse.

• Child Abuse Hotlines
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

• Public Access Computers/Tools
• Housing Search Assistance
• Homeless Shelter
• Food Pantries
• Case/Care Management
• Bus Fare
• Certificates/Forms Assistance
• Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
• Laundry Facilities
• Public Showers/Baths
• Rental Deposit Assistance
• Job Finding Assistance
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Adult Mentoring Programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Advocacy
• School to Adult Life Transition Services
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Orientation and Mobility Training

• Peer to Peer Networking
• Advocacy
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• School to Adult Life Transition Services
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan

Helps refugee families to meet spiritual, educational, and practical needs through education and resource networking. Provides tutoring, sports, and other mentoring opportunities to help refugee families acquire employment, learn English, appropriate parenting skills, and American culture. COVID-19 UPDATE: Currently not operating in-person programs. Visit Facebook page for more information.

• Cultural Transition Counseling
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Tutoring Services
• Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Team Sports/Leagues

• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Parental Visitation Facilitation
• Children's Out of Home Respite Care
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs

• Child Abuse Prevention
• Rent Payment Assistance
• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Adult Mentoring Programs
• Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities
• Child Abuse Counseling

• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Child Abuse Hotlines

• Street Outreach Programs
• Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
• Donations Sorting/Packing Volunteer Opportunities
• Food Production/Preparation/Delivery Volunteer Opportunities
• Administrative/Support Services Offices
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities
• Adult/Child Mentoring Programs
• Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities

Provides support and education to those with disabilities to live independently through education, personalized services, and technology.

• Advocacy
• School to Adult Life Transition Services
• Orientation and Mobility Training
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Peer to Peer Networking
• Specialized Information and Referral