Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag

• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• American Sign Language Instruction
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Special Education
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Hearing Aids
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Assistive Technology Training
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Telecommunication Relay Services

Provides integrated services to patients with vision loss.

Services Include:

• Orientation to Vision Loss Seminar (at no cost) 
• Vision Rehabilitation
• Counseling (Individual & Family)
• Health & Behavior Assessment & Intervention
• Support & Education Groups
• Referrals 

Direct assistance to students to encourage and enhance their independence, ongoing cooperative efforts to develop and maintain an accessible physical environment, and educational efforts to create a supportive psychological environment so students can achieve their educational objectives. Evaluates disability documentation, determines eligibility, and implements reasonable accommodations for enrolled students as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and University policy.

Provides parent mentor programs.

Support group for families who have an infant in the NICU, or are experiencing a high risk pregnancy.

A community based program which assists individuals with disabilities to achieve or maintain self-sufficient, productive lives and live independently within their own communities. Programs include: help in attaining assistive technology; training for those losing their sight; caregiver and grief support groups; PAWS Animal Therapy Program; SCOODEO - a safety training program for those who have no other means of transportation than an electric scooter; PERKIE Travels - a coordinated cancer treatment transportation system to help get people to the Utah Valley area for their radiation treatment; nursing home diversion and transition programs and other programs.

• Disability Related Transportation
• Disability Rights Groups
• Public Awareness/Education
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Centers for Independent Living
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Low Vision Aids
• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

USOR, Active Re-Entry serves the seven counties of Eastern Utah, with satellite offices in Moab and Uintah Basin.
There are five other Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Utah.

• HIV Testing
• Public Awareness/Education
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment
• AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
• Health Care Referrals
• Navigator Programs
• Food Pantries
• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Arts and Crafts Instruction
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Automobile Donation Programs
• Disability Rights Groups
• Blind Mobility Aids
• Braille Transcription
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Public Awareness/Education
• Disability Related Transportation
• Advocacy
• Tuition Assistance
• Assistive Technology Training
• Specialized Information and Referral

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Smoking/Vaping Cessation

• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Suicide Prevention Programs
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• General Mental Health Information/Education
• Advocacy
• Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Public Awareness/Education

Affiliate programs located throughout the state, including Salt Lake, Utah County, Southwest, Cache Valley, Davis. See website for contact information.

Non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Provides a wide variety of programs, fundraisers for research funding, activities, advocacy, and services throughout the area for people with MS, their families, and friends. Related volunteer opportunities also available.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Disability Related Sports

A voluntary health agency that works to combat muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and related muscle-debilitating diseases, and is committed to finding treatments and cures while supporting a comprehensive program of direct patient services and clinical care. Also provides assistive technology, support groups, therapeutic camps and offers volunteer opportunities.

• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
• Therapeutic Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Clinical care at Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah Medical Center

• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Hippotherapy
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Summer Camps
• Disability Related Sports
• Equestrian Therapy

Gail Loveland, Executive Director

Full service hospital under MountainStar Healthcare. Offers diabetes management clinics, support groups, prenatal and perinatal mood and anxiety disorder treatment, and Safe Haven for abandoned newborns. Related volunteer opportunities available.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following CDC guidelines and adapting accordingly. Please call regarding personal and specific circumstances.

• Emergency Room Care
• Prenatal Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Hospitals
• Diabetes Management Clinics
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Treatment
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities

• Disease/Disability Information
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Stroke Rehabilitation

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Disease/Disability Information
• Bereavement Support Groups

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Julie Kinsey 801-282-3515

Adults meet at 860 East 4500 South, Suite 302, SLC

Disseminate information about Huntington's Disease to patients, caregivers, physicians, nursing homes etc, to provide support to people concerned with Huntington's Disease.

HDSA Utah Support group:
Meets: 2nd Monday of the Month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: VIA ZOOM

Offer support to people with Neurofibromatosis or parents of children with Neurofibromatosis by telephone, through published pamphlets, and occasional support group meetings. Also provides occasional NF community gatherings. COVID-19 Update: Following all CDC and State guidelines.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Disease/Disability Information
• Public Relations Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Expectant/New Parent Assistance
• Health Care Referrals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• General Health Education Programs
• Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections
• Breast Milk Banks
• Babysitting Instruction
• First Aid Instruction

Works with parents and children to build stronger families. Offers home based parenting education, child abuse counseling and prevention, crisis nurseries/ childcare, also offers sexual assault prevention, general crisis intervention hotlines, crime victim support groups, mental health related therapy and support groups, and spouse/ intimate partner abuse counseling.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and State guidelines; masks are required. Most counseling services are being done via telehealth, limited in person services based on need.

• Crisis Nurseries/Child Care
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Crime Victim Support Groups
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Down Syndrome support group. Telephone for information.

Sherri, secretary

Provides long-term supports and services for people with disabilities so they can lead self-determined lives and participate fully in their communities. DSPD also promotes public awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities.

• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• Emergency Room Care
• Physical Therapy
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Hospitals

• Emergency Room Care
• Hospitals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities

Facility offers rehabilitation services, sports medicine and Acceleration sports training programs, outpatient surgeries, the Neurosciences Institute, and much more.

Spirometry testing ages 5 and older 435 251-1650, asthma education 435 251-1653

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Hospitals

Provides comprehensive counseling and treatment at locations in Tooele and Wendover, for people of all ages who are experiencing serious mental illness, substance abuse, child/intimate partner abuse and other behavioral issues. Offers screening, assessment, individual/family/group/couples therapy, support groups, medication and case management services for those with mental illness and behavioral health concerns.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Currently offering medication delivery through ValleyRX pharmacy and remote therapy and telehealth.

• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Child Guidance
• Psychosocial Therapy
• Child Abuse Counseling
• Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counseling
• Psychiatric Case Management
• Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
• Psychiatric Day Treatment
• General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
• Case/Care Management
• General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
• Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
• General Counseling Services
• Parent Counseling
• General Crisis Intervention Hotlines
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Psychiatric Medication Services

Sarah L. DeBois, LCSW
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Medicare Information/Counseling
• Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• HIV Testing

Presentation is available to any facility or organization wishing to learn more about Medicare.

• Aging and Disability Resource Centers
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

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

• Low Vision Aids
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Public Awareness/Education
• Disability Rights Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Centers for Independent Living
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Disability Related Transportation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

USOR Center for Independent Living (CIL)

• Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
• Public Awareness/Education
• Veteran Benefits Assistance
• Independent Living Skills Instruction
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Transportation
• Low Vision Aids
• Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
• Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
• Centers for Independent Living
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Disability Rights Groups

USOR Center for Independent Living (CIL)

Provides support, training, counseling and education for parents, families, and the community involved with persons who have Down syndrome

Provides emotional support, training, workshops, and resource information for families of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health disorders such as depression, ADHD, anxiety, etc. It also provides training, referrals, and consultation to various state agencies on parent/professional collaboration, resource coordination through the Family Resource Facilitator Program, systems of care, among other things.

• Child Guidance
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
• Specialized Information and Referral

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
• Disability Related Sports

Joni Wilson, Dancers with Disabilities Classes (with live accompaniment)

Tanner Dance is a Department of Services for People with Disabilities provider.

• Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
• Child Care Mental Health Consultation Programs
• Financial Planning Volunteer Opportunities
• Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
• Computer/Internet Services Volunteer Opportunities

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Elementary Schools

Provides families and professionals with newsletters; conference information; local event information; local services listings; links to support groups for youth, teens, siblings, grandparents and more; and links to other organizations. 

Lisa Thornton (Legal Issues - President, Utah PWSA)

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Hospitals
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Spirometry testing ages 18 and older 801 507-4000
Asthma education 801 507-4634

Listing of genetics-related resources available in the region (AZ, CO, MT, NM, NV, TX, UT, WY) including clinical genetics, consumer support, newborn screening, prenatal genetics, genetics laboratories, and specialty clinics. Established in 1993 to provide private alternatives to support public programs for genetics and maternal health services and education. One of several Regional Genetic Services Directory

Regional area served, regional resource

Supported by University Health Care, this nonprofit organization provides support and services to individuals, in the Intermountain West, with PKU and related disorders. Allied disorders include homocystinuria, maple syrup urine disease, organic acidemias, tyrosinemia, urea cycle disorders, and a host of other inborn metabolic errors.

Provides the following family services:

• Family TIES:  Participants of Family TIES meet quarterly to provide a chance for parents of children with disabilities to network one another.  
• Respitality:  Families benefit from the generosity of hotels and restaurants that provide free accommodations and a meal for two, during a 24-hour getaway.  During this time, FFI offers care for the family member with a disability and any siblings within the home.
• Information and Referral: FFI provides information and referral services to people who want to connect with services within the community or state.  FFI also has a library of reference material (written and video) for those who need more information about cerebral palsy and related topics.
• Equipment Purchase Assistance: This program provides coordination of funding and financial assistance to purchase needed equipment and services, such as wheelchairs, communication devices and adapted bikes. 

Utah Behavior Services provides mental health therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, psychological evaluations and related testing, medication management, parent consultation, and IEP assistance.

• Social Skills Training
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy

Crossroads Center, Taylorsville also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultation psychotherapy for children and adolescents.

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

Support groups for families with children with celiac disease.

Provides a group for Moms with Autistic Kids (MAKS) to rally around each other for encouragement and laughter. Locations throughout the state, private Facebook group, and information about autism friendly events and resources.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Laura - lauanderson@comcast.net (Davis Co)

Cheryl - smithfam29@msn.com (Salt Lake)

Monica - thefinelime@gmail.com (Utah Co)

Heidi - Heidbitt@aol.com (Weber Co)

Jill - drysdalejill@yahoo.com (Logan)

Kim -kimdeverall@gmail.com (St. George)

The Utah Fetal Alcohol Coalition is a nonprofit organization working to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and provide support to those impacted by this disorder. UFAC members provide education on FASD to the public. A support group is offered to family members in Davis County.

Pat Smith, Ogden contact
Lynn Tanner, Counselor, Salt Lake City

• Mental Health Related Support Groups

• Secondary/High Schools

The Huntsman Cancer Institute and Hospital are part of the University of Utah Health Care system. Serves thousands of cancer patients throughout the Intermountain West every year and provides academic and clinical training for future physicians and researchers.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Many services are now available through virtual care. Visit website, call provider, or call the Covid-19 additional information line noted. 

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disease/Disability Information
• Medical Information Services
• Hospitals

Provide information and referral to local disability supports that are beneficial to individuals with developmental delays. Information and referral assistance with completing paperwork for needed supports. Provide a one to one service navigator to assist/advocate for needed supports.

• Parent Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Internet Support Groups

Support Groups also in Salt Lake, Clearfield, Hill Air Force Base

Lindsay Bartholomew, Director
Chrissy Young, Asst. Director
Kristen McHenry, Shannon Luckart, Program Assistants

• Nutrition Education
• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Language Translation
• Language Interpretation
• Leadership Development
• Diabetes Management Clinics
• Disease/Disability Information
• Citizenship Education
• Focus Group Facilitation
• Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance
• Diversity Awareness Training
• Workplace Safety Education
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Networking/Relationship Building Support
• Certificates/Forms Assistance

All support group meetings are organized and facilitated by community volunteers and are free of charge. The general format of the meeting usually includes an educational presentation followed by group discussion related to those with AD/HD.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Meetings have changed to a virtual format, which also open the geography to the entire state.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Support services for individuals who have developmental disabilities, or who may have acquired brain injuries. Services include day support, companionship, transportation, personal care, homemaking and employment opportunities.

• Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Antonietta A. Russo, Ph.D.
Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Biofeedback

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

A pediatric palliative care program, Rainbow Kids is a consultation service available to any child and their family experiencing a life-threatening illness. The program is here to help both the child and family deal with feelings, symptoms, and concerns during a time that may be confusing and overwhelming. The palliative care team includes pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners, a social worker, an interfaith chaplain, and a continuum of care coordinator.

Dr Colleen Marty, MD, Medical Director

• Domestic Violence Support Groups
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Women's Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Voluntary Health Organizations

Heather Allred, Chairperson

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Voluntary Health Organizations
• Health Related Advocacy Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

Offers free support groups and education for anyone impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah – including those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones. 

Providing free, non emergency medical services to improve the quality of life for uninsured or under insured families.

• Massage Therapy
• Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities
• HIV Testing
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Podiatry/Foot Care
• Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
• Community Clinics
• Navigator Programs
• General Counseling Services

A collection of resources to help parents facilitate the academic, emotional and social development of toddlers through adolescents. Each center offers print and digital materials including pamphlets, books, CD's and videos to help parents develop additional parenting skills. In addition, the Family Centers offer a wide variety of games, activity sets, educational toys, and books for children. All resources may be checked out.

Title I
Three locations in Washington County School District

Offers free support groups and education for anyone impacted by mental health conditions throughout Utah – including those with mental health conditions and their family members or loved ones. 

• Home Based Parenting Education
• Parenting Skills Classes
• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Social Skills Training
• Parent/Child Activity Groups

The largest hospital in Utah County and a designated Level II Trauma Center serves by providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services including hospital services, emergency care, and support groups.

• Emergency Room Care
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Bereavement Support Groups
• Hospitals
• Prescription Expense Assistance
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with 6 beds staffed by Primary Children's specialists.

Pediatric Services:

• Anesthesiology
• Cardiology
• Child Life Specialists
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Gastroenterology
• Infectious Disease
• Neurology
• Orthopedics
• Pediatric hospitalists (physicians who work at the hospital and only treat hospital patients)
• Psychiatry
• Radiology
• Surgery

Spirometry testing ages 8 and older 801-357-3930, asthma education

Provides outpatient mental health services for groups, families, couples, and individuals (children, adolescents, and adults).

Issues Treated Include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Addiction Recovery
• ADHD
• Substance Abuse
• Women's Issues
• Grief/Loss
• Abuse Recovery 
• Social Skills for Teens and Young Adults

John W. Howard, MFT

Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Family Therapy Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Karson Kinikini, CMHC

Psychodynamic Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Adolescent/Youth Counseling
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Spectrum Academy is a charter school in Utah for students with medium to high-functioning autism and Asperger’s. They provide small class sizes with individualized instruction and innovative social skills curriculum. This school serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Elementary Schools

Evaluates children with or at risk for developmental delays throughout Utah. Provides developmental assessments and management recommendations for all ages of children and assists families in coordinating child needs. UDAC locations are in Provo and Salt Lake. Programs include Child Development Program (CDP), Heart Center Neurodevelopmental Program (HCNP), and Neonatal Follow-up Program (NFP).

COVID-19 UPDATE: Many services are now available through virtual care. Log into personal MyChart to connect with a provider’s office or ask for telehealth options when scheduling an appointment.

Services Include:

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Neonatal Care
• Developmental Assessment
• Speech and Language Evaluations
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Family Support Services.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment

Laurie Lesher, Operations Director
Sarah Winter, MD Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics
Paul Carbone,MD
Allison Ellzey, MD
Kendra Lystad, MD
Quan-Tuyen Nguyen, MD
Sean Cunningham, PhD, Psychologist
Ashley Stuart, Psychologist
Kelly Stout, Psychologist
Katherine Street, Occupational Therapist
Andrianna Comas, Occupational Therapist
Lauren Ayala, Physical Therapist
Katrina Wheeler, Speech Therapist
Jori Harris, Speech Therapist

Provides support group meetings and parent training for families of children with ADHD.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all State and CDC guidelines. All group meetings conducted virtually.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs

• Disease/Disability Information
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Mental Health Evaluation
• Family Counseling
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy
• Social Skills Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

BCBA, LMHC, LCSW, LSW
Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Provides mental health therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis, psychological evaluations and related testing, medication management, parent consultation, and IEP assistance.

• Mental Health Evaluation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• General Counseling Services
• Autism Therapy
• Social Skills Training

Salt Lake Central location also serves Salt Lake County.

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Sarah Sanders, M.Ed. B.C.B.A., Co-CEO
Natalie Whatcott, MS, BCBA, SSW, Co-CEO

Brett D. Pearce, Psy.D.
Approaches Used:
Attachment-oriented psychotherapy, parenting support, consultational psychotherapy for children and adolescents

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

Educational organization that support families of children with special needs including autism, down's syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.

• Disability Related Parenting Programs
• Summer Camps
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Ethnic Advocacy Groups
• Language Translation
• Certificates/Forms Assistance

• Advocacy
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Teaching/Instruction Volunteer Opportunities
• Court Ordered Community Service Sites
• Volunteer Mobilization Events
• Specialized Information and Referral
• General Mental Health Information/Education

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral
• Retreat Centers
• Disease/Disability Information

A free, online, non-denominational breast cancer support group for women living in Utah who are in their 20's, 30's and 40's. The group was founded in 2003 and welcomes all participants.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

• Bereavement Support Groups
• Suicide Prevention Programs
• Mental Health Related Support Groups

Provides support and resources to help strengthen families of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related conditions, like fragile X syndrome, down syndrome, ADHD, genetic disorders, etc. Hold monthly educational meetings and family events.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Disability Related Parenting Programs

A closed, moderated online support group. A place for parents and guardians to share resources, events, expertise, knowledge, employment opportunities, family-to-family encouragement and empowerment to support and improve the lives of children with special needs and their families together as a community.

Utah Behavior Services provides behavioral and mental health services, speech therapy, and counseling.

• Autism Therapy
• General Counseling Services
• Social Skills Training
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Mental Health Evaluation

• Social Skills Training
• General Counseling Services
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Autism Therapy

Day Services: M-F 9:00am-4:00pm
After-school services: M-F 4:00pm-7:00pm
Additional services and hours available by appointment.

Provides peer support for survivors of brain injury or stroke, families, friends, and all concerned others.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

A University support center for students with autism spectrum disorder, Objectives include:
- facilitate diagnostic support for UVU students
- serve as first point of contact for families in Utah County and provide service coordination & resource support for Autism Spectrum Disorder
- provide training to UVU, community partners, educators, families with individuals with an ASD, and to individuals with ASD
- provide transition programming for current and potential UVU students with an ASD (Passages Program)
- solicit university, community, and parent input to support ongoing effective operations and partnerships

Academic advising, contact Allison Hurst between 9am and 6pm. 801 863-8425, Allison.Hurst@uvu.edu

GiGi’s Playhouse Layton provides resources, specialized teaching, and support to individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. All of our programs are free to our families and are therapeutic in nature. Each of them are designed to work on specific skill development in several areas including speech and language, social development, and fine and gross motor skills.

Over 30 locations across the United States and Mexico and 200 inquiries to start new locations all over the world.

Promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss. Advocacy, publications, financial aid, scholarships, numerous programs and services.
Support group.

Provides counseling and therapy for substance abuse, men's and women's domestic violence support groups, mental health support groups, and general therapy.COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines. Telehealth options available.

• General Counseling Services
• Mental Health Related Support Groups
• Domestic Violence Support Groups
• Women's Support Groups
• Substance Use Disorder Counseling

• Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
• Emergency Room Care
• Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
• Hospitals
• Disease/Disability Information
• Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns
• Psychiatric Inpatient Units
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Bryce L. Ferguson, MD (Pulmonary Clinic, Meds/Peds)

• General Counseling Services
• Mental Health Evaluation
• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Autism Therapy
• Social Skills Training