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Centerville (1)


Logan (1)


Orem (1)


Pleasant Grove (1)


Provo (2)


Salt Lake City (3)


Sandy (3)


Taylorsville (1)


West Jordan (2)


MD (1)


Rockville (1)


UT

Centerville, UT

Matt's Place
190 South Main Street, Suite B
Bamberger Professional Office Building
Centerville, UT 84014
 Phone: 801-614-8400
Service Categories:
After School Programs
Early Childhood Mental Health Care
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Social Skills Training
Address: 190 South Main Street, Suite B
Bamberger Professional Office Building
Centerville, UT 84014
Phone: 801-614-8400
Service Categories:
After School Programs
Early Childhood Mental Health Care
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Social Skills Training
Email: info@mattsplace.org
URL: https://www.mattsplace.org/
Eligibility: Serves children with disabilities ages 5 to 18 as well as their siblings and caregivers. Medicaid or other state sponsored programs, SelectHealth, DMBA, Blue Cross
Services Provided: Helps families and individuals ages 3 to 21, with behavioral disorders, and those on the autism spectrum, in a day treatment setting, intensive outpatient program, therapeutic after school programs, or group therapy, social skills groups, outpatient medication management, outpatient therapy, or occupational therapy. Social Work assessments 5 - 18 yrs old. For older adolescents and young adults social and life skills activities (ages 15-18) are offered on and off-site.
Support group for families raising children with special needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment, ADOS
Provider Profiles: Reception hours: M - F 8 - 5 pm
Program hours: T - F 8 - 5 pm
Kirk Simon, MD Psychiatry
Sherlene Dean, APRN
Jane Peterson, LCSW, Clinical Director
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 11/4/2019
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Logan, UT

Logan Regional Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, Intermountain Healthcare
1400 North 500 East
Logan, UT 84341
 Phone: 435-716-6440
Service Categories:
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
Organization Name: Intermountain Healthcare
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Address: 1400 North 500 East
Logan, UT 84341
Phone: 435-716-6440
Service Categories:
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
URL: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/services/pediatrics/services/rehabilitation/locations/location-detail/?location=0d236c54-7f1a-4edf-a0a4-7f9d93b67fb8
Eligibility: Children ages 0 - 21 years
Services Provided: Cache Kids Pediatric Rehabilitation Services include: occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, and physical therapy.
Provider Profiles: M - F 8 - 6
Therapy appointments are usually 45 minutes to 1 hour in length. Appointment slots are the same every week or bi-weekly for therapy, so that there is consistency in visits.
Bracing and Torticollis will be scheduled on a per needed basis.
Steven R. Jensen, Audiology, Spanish services
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 5/23/2017
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Orem, UT

Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism, Utah Valley University (UVU)
1000 West 800 South
Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism
Orem, UT 84057
 Phone: 801-863-7620
Service Categories:
Independent Living Arrangements & Skills
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Organization Name: Utah Valley University (UVU)
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Address: 1000 West 800 South
Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: 801-863-7620
Service Categories:
Independent Living Arrangements & Skills
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Email: autismcenter@uvu.edu
URL: https://www.uvu.edu/autism/
Eligibility: 17-40 year olds who have graduated from high school who are able to academically succeed in college level courses with support.
Services Provided: Provides support for individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder to more fully realize their potential and utilize their strengths for enriched lives. Classes offered every semester focus on the skills needed to succeed in college as well as in everyday life.
Provider Profiles: Classes are generally held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday social activities usually are scheduled every other week. Cost is $300 per semester.
Application and interview process.
Laurie Bowen, M.Ed, BCBA Passages Program Director
Jessica Shepherd, CTRS
Jared Stewart, M.Ed
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/9/2019
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Pleasant Grove, UT

GreenHouse Center for Growth & Learning - Pleasant Grove
135 West Center Street
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
 Phone: 801-785-1169
Service Categories:
Outpatient Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Address: 135 West Center Street
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone: 801-785-1169
Service Categories:
Outpatient Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Eligibility: Children, teens, and adults. Self-pay. Accepts most insurance, private insurance: Medicaid (DCFS), EMI (Self-pay to clinic first for most, then patient will be reimbursed by insurance)
Services Provided: Our services include traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, and Neurological Biofeedback.

Classes. “Parenting Towards Attachment” and “Child Parent Relationship Training,” are offered to enhance your growth and learning. “Social Skills” classes strengthen children’s abilities to make and keep relationships with their peers and with teachers and leaders.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Provo, UT

Timpanogos Assessment and Psychological Services
1190 North 900 East
245 Taylor Building
Provo, UT 84602
 Phone: 801-810-8378
Service Categories:
Educational Testing/Assessment
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Social Skills Training
Address: 1190 North 900 East
245 Taylor Building
Provo, UT 84602
Phone: 801-810-8378
Service Categories:
Educational Testing/Assessment
Mental Health Evaluation/Assessment
Social Skills Training
Email: office@timptesting.com
URL: https://timptesting.com/
Eligibility: Individuals from 18 months to adults seeking psychological evaluations.
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers diagnostic psychological evaluations; skills groups for children and teens with social and emotional difficulties; and consultations with schools or other organizations about difficult behaviors. ADOS testing.
Diagnostic Evaluation - Learning Disorders
Diagnostic Evaluation - Developmental Delays
Outpatient individual mental health therapy
Outpatient group therapy

Issues Treated:
Autism & related disorders
Provider Profiles: Mikle South, Ph.D., child clinical psychologist
Terisa Gabrielsen, Ph.D, social skills groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment -- ADOS
Approaches Used:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 2/7/2020
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Wasatch Mental Health STRIDE and XCEL, Wasatch Mental Health
1165 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
 Phone: 801-520-5355
Service Categories:
Social Skills Training
Organization Name: Wasatch Mental Health
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Address: 1165 East 300 North
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: 801-520-5355
Service Categories:
Social Skills Training
URL: http://www.wasatch.org
Eligibility: Elementary age children and adolescents experiencing social skill deficiencies. Can be referred by parents, schools, therapists, court, doctors, or other services.
Services Provided: STRIDE is a program offered to improve emotional regulation and behavior management, and social skills. XCEL is an adolescent treatment program for adolescents.
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/3/2019
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Salt Lake City, UT

Camp Takoda
Salt Lake City, UT
 Phone: 801-808-8947
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Recreation Therapy
Social Skills Training
Address: Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: 801-808-8947
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Recreation Therapy
Social Skills Training
URL: http://www.camptakoda.com/
Eligibility: Children ages 8 to 14 struggling with ADHD, oppositional disorders, aggression, learning problems, or children with mixed behavior and learning problems are eligible to participate. Enrollment is limited, and participants are selected based on an evaluation conducted by program staff.
Services Provided: Salt Lake City-based camp implements Dr. William Pelham's highly acclaimed, evidence-based Summer Treatment Program (STP) for children Camp Takoda, besides being a lot of fun, offers an intensive therapy program. 8 week-long program; participants need to attend all 8 weeks.
Parent Trainings are an integral part of the Camp Takoda experience. Every Wednesday night during the Summer Treatment Program, parents will be trained in evidence based practice in a fun and inviting way!
Provider Profiles: Psychological tests required for admission are performed by program staff, but recent testing from other sources may be acceptable in some cases. Referrals can be made by school personnel, mental health professionals, physicians, or parents.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Just for Kids - Occupational Therapy
2224 East 3205 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
 Phone: 801-231-9207
Service Categories:
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Social Skills Training
Address: 2224 East 3205 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 801-231-9207
Service Categories:
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Social Skills Training
Email: susan@otjustforkids.com
URL: http://www.otjustforkids.com/
Eligibility: For children up to 18 with developmental delays,hi functioning autism, autism spectrum disorder, and sensory processing disorders. Cigna and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, DMBA, University of Utah Health Plans, and Private pay.
Services Provided: Provides occupational therapy for children with developmental delays, high functioning autism, and sensory processing disorders. Social skills classes and camps, writing camps, and field trips for children, as well as parent and teacher education classes.
Simple evaluations will determine whether or not occupational therapy is needed and what level of therapy would be most beneficial.
Provider Profiles: Susan Horn OTR/L, Sensory Integration Certified
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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YouthWorks Salt Lake, NeighborWorks Salt Lake
622 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
 Phone: 801-539-1590
Service Categories:
Employment Assistance
Financial Education & Counseling
Social Skills Training
Vocational Education
Organization Name: NeighborWorks Salt Lake
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Address: 622 West 500 North
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-539-1590
TDD: --711
Service Categories:
Employment Assistance
Financial Education & Counseling
Social Skills Training
Vocational Education
URL: https://www.nwsaltlake.org/
Eligibility: Youth ages 14-18, potential stipend. Must live in target neighborhood zip codes 84116, 84104.
Wheelchair Accessible: Complete
Services Provided: Assists youth in a pre-employment training and life skills building environment. Within this environment, the youth have a wide array of experiences in which to practice the skills they learn - everything from drug and alcohol prevention to healthy family life styles, and from resume writing to community service. While youth learn these skills and give back to the community, they earn a bi-monthly stipend of $200 when required amount of hours is complete.
YouthWorks provides skill development in two areas:
Life skills development - resistance strategies, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, communication, goal setting, planning and implementation, team building, positive peer.
Employment skills development - project assessment, planning, development and implementation, cost breakdowns, budgeting, time management and organizing training.
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/27/2019
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Sandy, UT

Children's Enrichment Classes, Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
9035 South 700 East
The Children's Center
Sandy, UT 84070
 Phone: 801-633-2091
Service Categories:
Autism Programs
Child Mental Health Care
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Employment Assistance
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Social Skills Training
Organization Name: Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
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Address: 9035 South 700 East
The Children's Center
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-633-2091
Service Categories:
Autism Programs
Child Mental Health Care
Early Intervention for Children with Disabilities/Delays
Employment Assistance
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Social Skills Training
Email: janetw@esgw.org
URL: https://www.esgw.org/childrens-classes/
Eligibility: Children age 14 months through age 6 with ASD. Youth ages 16 to 24.
Services Provided: Easter Seals-Goodwill offers Early Intervention for children birth through age three, pediatric therapy for children ages three and up, and transition services for teams and young adults 14-24. Classes for children with sensory processing issues, and with social communication disorders.
Wiggly Worm Sensory Processing Classes--(Salt Lake City, Provo, St. George), ages 3-6, 8-week class series for parents and their children ages preschool through 6 who are experiencing sensory processing issues. Cost is $65 for the 8-week class series. Call for a schedule of upcoming dates and information.
Lego Club--This is an 8-week series offered during the summer months for children in grades 1-4 with social communication disorders, such as children on the autism spectrum. Under the directions of our trained staff, children work in pairs and small groups to assemble Lego® building projects. Cost is $65 for the 8-week class series.
Provider Profiles: Janet Wade, Director
Provo location: 1185 East 300 North 84606-3539
St. George location: 162 North 400 East, Dept. of Workforce Services, Bldg B 84770
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/12/2019
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WholeKids Emotional Wellness
9339 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 89094
 Phone: 801-918-6896
Service Categories:
Adolescent Mental Health Care
Child Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Address: 9339 S 1300 E
Sandy, UT 89094
Phone: 801-918-6896
Service Categories:
Adolescent Mental Health Care
Child Mental Health Care
Social Skills Training
Email: wholekidsutah@gmail.com
URL: http://wholekidsutah.com
Eligibility: Ages 3 to young adults
Services Provided: WholeKids offers group and individual teens and children wholeness experiences through fun and interactive workshops that create and inspire powerful, confident young people. They provide several workshops teaching these skills and values. A private organization; some scholarships.
Provider Profiles: Jay Bladen
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 11/25/2019
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Youth Transition Services, Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
9035 South 700 East
Sandy, UT 84070
 Phone: 385-290-7685
Service Categories:
Community Service Opportunities
Disability Related Employment Programs
Social Skills Training
Organization Name: Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain
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Address: 9035 South 700 East
Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 385-290-7685
Service Categories:
Community Service Opportunities
Disability Related Employment Programs
Social Skills Training
Email: crystale@esgw.org
URL: https://www.esgw.org/youth-transition/
Eligibility: Youth and young adults with disabilities and social communication disorders. Salt Lake County and Utah County
Services Provided: Expanding Options program. Pre-employment transition services, a set of specific services designed to prepare individuals with disabilities, ages 14 to 21, for higher education, employment, and transition to their desired level of independence.

Peer Connections (Salt Lake City, Utah County) Peer Connections helps students ages 16-24 with significant social communication issues establish and enhance their relational skills, while exploring work and career activities. This program fills an existing service gap for these students by providing opportunities for regular social interactions with a peer of similar age during a structured community service activity.
Overview of Activities:
An in-depth application process will match teens by employment interests and personality.
Teens will be referred to the Vocational Rehabilitation (USOR) for eligibility – a program requirement.
Students will be assigned a host agency to conduct weekly volunteer service based on their interests and needs.
Students are required to perform a total of 3 hours of community service/job training a week for 9 weeks.
Our Peer Connections coordinator will be there each step of the way to provide appropriate feedback and coaching.
Provider Profiles: Crystal Emery, Program Director
Salt Lake City location--The Leonardo, 209 East 500 South

Peer Connections funding from Voc Rehab for pre-transition services for students who are potentially eligible for Voc Rehab, they have an IEP or have a medical or behavioral health recommendation. Students who are already “in plan” with VR are also eligible.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 6/17/2019
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Taylorsville, UT

Primary Children's Rehab - Taylorsville, Intermountain Healthcare
3845 West 4700 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
 Phone: 801-840-4360
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Assistive Technology Equipment
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
Organization Name: Intermountain Healthcare
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Address: 3845 West 4700 South
Taylorsville, UT 84118
Phone: 801-840-4360
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Assistive Technology Equipment
Audiology
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Occupational Therapy, Pediatric
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation / Habilitation Services
Social Skills Training
Speech - Language Pathologists
URL: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/primary-childrens-hospital/hospital-information/contact-maps-directions/rehab-locations/
Eligibility: none, though insurance coverage may depend on contractual participation - consult your member handbook or benefits officer
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Services Provided: Offers speech-language, occupational and physical therapy services at 4 outreach therapy sites. Offers comprehensive evaluation services and address each child's individual priorities in many areas including communication, self-care, social skills, sensory integration, eating, play skills, etc. Services for treating children with autism are available at all outpatient rehabilitation sites. Services include treatment for childhood obesity.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 2/21/2018
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West Jordan, UT

Autism Solutions Academy - West Jordan, Autism Solutions Utah
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
 Phone: 801-735-3252
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism Programs
Social Skills Training
Organization Name: Autism Solutions Utah
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Address: 1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-735-3252
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Autism Programs
Social Skills Training
Email: info@autismsolutionsutah.com
URL: http://autismsolutionsutah.com/services
Eligibility: For children who are diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum.
Services Provided: Provides ABA therapy, social skills groups, and IEP consultations for children on the autism spectrum.
Provider Profiles: ADOS testing
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 7/15/2019
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Autism Solutions Utah - West Jordan, Autism Solutions Utah
1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
 Phone: 801-987-3592
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Organization Name: Autism Solutions Utah
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Address: 1785 West 7888 South
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-987-3592
Service Categories:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Social Skills Training
Special Education/Schools
Email: solutionsforautism@gmail.com
URL: http://autismsolutionsutah.com
Eligibility: For children who are diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum.
Services Provided: Provides ABA therapy and IEP consultations for children on the autism spectrum.
Source: Help Me Grow Utah via United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 12/10/2019
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MD

Rockville, MD

Model Me Kids
PO Box 1901
Rockville, MD 20849
 Phone: 301-755-9485
Service Categories:
Social Skills Training
Address: PO Box 1901
Rockville, MD 20849
Phone: 301-755-9485
Toll Free Phone: 888-938-3240
Service Categories:
Social Skills Training
Email: info@modelmekids.com
URL: http://www.modelmekids.com/index.html
Eligibility: Open to the public, Nationwide.
Services Provided: Videos for modeling social skills. Teaching tools for children, adolescents, and teenagers with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and developmental delays. The videos are used by teachers, parents, and therapists.
Source: United Way 2-1-1
Last Updated: 6/6/2019
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