Get Help - Support and Treatment Organizations

The following is a list of both national and local resources on mental health, depression and information on suicide prevention. This list is not intended to be exhaustive; inclusion or exclusion is not to be interpreted as an endorsement or lack thereof.

Utah

NAMI

NAMI, Utah's mission is to ensure dignity and improve the lives of those who have mental illness and their families through education, support, advocacy and research. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a non-profit organization that offers free educational programs and support for families and individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI Utah is focused on educating the public about the issues surrounding mental illness. NAMI Utah also offers referrals to other organizations and services.

450 S. 900 E, Suite 160, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: 801-323-9900 or Toll Free: 877-230-6264

Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

195 N 1950 West
Salt Lake City UT 84116
801-538-3939

The University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI)

UNI, located in the University's Research Park, is a full-service 90-bed psychiatric hospital providing mental health and substance abuse treatment. Our services include inpatient, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults. Confidential assessments, referrals, and intervention education are available.

For e-mail inquiries about referrals, admissions or hospital services, please contact: uni.cac@hsc.utah.edu.

501 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Phone: 801-583-2500

Utah Department of Human Services

Utah Department of Human Services Various programs at the Utah Department of Human Services offer assistance and indirect suicide prevention resources. The link below is targeted specifically at support for young adults.

120 North 200 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84103
Phone: 801-538-4001

211 Information and Referral

211 Info Bank, a program of Community Services Council, is a free information and referral line for health, human and community services. 211 provides information and referral on topics such as emergency food pantries, rental assistance, public-health clinics, childcare resources, support groups, legal aid, and a variety of non-profit and governmental agencies.

Utah Youth Village

Utah Youth Village changes the lives of troubled children and families. The Village offers residential care in Treatment Foster Homes and in Group Homes. The Village also offers in-home help through Families First, an intensive program that teaches family or peers valuable skills. Other programs include Parenting for Success classes, therapy, and privately funded higher education grants for Village graduates.

5800 South Highland Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Phone: (801) 272-9980

Youth Care, Inc

PO Box 909,
Draper UT 84020
Phone (Toll Free): 800-786-4924

Local Providers in Utah

Valley Mental Health. 5965 South 900 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Crisis Hotline (888) 949-4VMH (4864)	Four Corners Behavioral Health 575 E. 100 S., P.O. Box 867 Price, Utah 84501 (435) 637-7200 ext. 1308 Fax: (435) 637-8895 Servicing Carbon, Grand, and Emery Counties
Bear River Mental Health 90 East 200 North Logan, Utah 84321 (435) 752-0750 Fax: (435) 752-7433 Servicing Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties	Heber Valley Counseling 55 South 500 East Heber City, Utah 84032 (435) 654-3003 Fax: (435) 654-0309 Servicing Wasatch County
Bear River Health Department DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE 655 East 1300 North Logan, Utah 84321 (435) 792-6421 Fax: (435) 792-6437 Servicing Cache, Box Elder, and Rich Counties	Northeastern Counseling 285 West 800 South Roosevelt, Utah 84066 (435) 725-6320 Fax: (435) 725-6309 Servicing Duchesne and Uintah Counties
Central Utah Counseling 255 West Main Street Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 (435) 462-2416 Fax: (435) 462-9350 Servicing Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne Counties	Salt Lake County Division of Behavioral Health Services 2001 South State Street, S2300 Salt Lake City, Utah 84190 (801) 468-2009 Fax: (801) 468-2006 Servicing Salt Lake County
Davis Behavioral Health 934 S. Main Street Layton, Utah 84041 (801) 544-0585 Fax: (801) 544-0770 Servicing Davis County	San Juan Counseling Center 356 South Main Street Blanding, Utah 84511 (435) 678-2992 Fax: (435) 678-3116 Servicing San Juan County
Southwest Behavioral Health Center 474 West 200 North #300 St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 634-5608 Fax: (435) 673-7471 Servicing Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane and Garfield Counties	WASATCH MENTAL HEALTH 750 North 200 West, Suite 300 Provo, Utah 84601 (801) 852-4703 Fax: (801) 373-0639 Servicing Utah County
Utah County Division of Substance Abuse Utah County Health and Justice Building 151 South University Avenue, Suite 3200 Provo, Utah 84601 Phone: (801) 851-7130 Fax: (801) 851-7198	Weber Human Services 237 26th Street Ogden, Utah 84401 (801) 625-3601 Fax: (801) 625-3847 Servicing Weber County
Valley Mental Health 5965 South 900 East Murray, Utah 84121 (801) 263-7100 Fax: (801) 263-7123 Servicing Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele	Four Corners Community Behavioral Health 198 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532 435-259-6131

Government Youth Services

Government Youth Services diverts youth from the juvenile justice system. It provides immediate intervention by engaging and motivating youth and families to access resources and resolve conflict. Youth Services is appropriate for youth who have a minor or non-existent delinquent history and have not been adjudicated. http://www.hsdyc.utah.gov/youth-services.htm

Utah State Office of Education

Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program
250 E 500 South
Salt Lake City UT 84111
Phone: 801-538-7650

Utah State Hospital

1300 East Center Street
Provo, Utah 84603
Phone: (801) 344-4400
Fax: (801) 344-4225

Odyssey House

344 East 100 South
SLC, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-322-4257
Fax: 801-322-2831

This parent/teen skill building class is approximately eight (8) weeks long. The classes focus on parents who are experiencing problems relating to their teens, teens who are becoming involved in the criminal justice system, and teens who are at risk due to truancy, poor school performance, or homelessness.

The Courts and Jail

State Administrative Office 120 North 200 West, Rm 419 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 801- 538- 4330	Office of Correctional Facilities 61 West 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84107 801-284-0200
Office of Early Intervention Services 3570 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-685-5713	Office of Rural Programs 205 West 900 North Springville, UT 84663 801-489-5641
Office of Community Programs 145 North Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 801-627-0322

National Resources

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

6001 Executive Boulevard, Rm 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: 301-443-4513

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. In order to achieve this mission, SAMHSA has identified 8 Strategic Initiatives to focus the Agency's work on improving lives and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has become the nation's voice on mental illness, a national organization including NAMI organizations in every state and in over 1100 local communities across the country who join together to meet the NAMI mission through advocacy, research, support, and education.

Mental Health America

Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation - everyday and in times of crisis.

American Academy for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Facts for Families

Resources for Educators

Hope for Tomorrow is a Mental Health Education Program offered for middle schools and high schools. It brings together the combined efforts and insights of mental health professionals, educators, and other experts to help family or peers, teachers, students, and communities understand mental illness--a crucial step to improving the lives of those affected by it.

450 South 900 East #160
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
Phone: 801-323-9900

Health Education I (7-8) [1999] - Utah State Office of Education: Mental Health Curriculum
Health Education offers students an opportunity to acquire knowledge, practice skills, and develop attitudes that can benefit them throughout life. Building a solid foundation of good literacy and decision-making skills can contribute to a variety of healthy choices for self and others. Although the knowledge components are addressed through the seven different content sections, the development of process and life skills and attitudes has been incorporated throughout the entire curriculum.

The Utah PTA helps every child realize his/her full potential supports and speaks on behalf of children and youth, encourages positive involvement in all facets of a child's life, and assists in developing skills to raise and protect children and youth.

5192 South Greenpine Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123
Phone: (801) 261-3100

Clergy and Community Groups

Catholic Community Services (CCS)

CCS has evolved to reflect the changing dynamics of the entire Utah community. The original spirit and intention to make a difference in the lives of people remains undiluted. Over six decades, Catholic Community Services of Utah has become a community service leader in Utah and has gained a national reputation for reaching out to families and individuals in the most desperate of circumstances. In response to expanding community needs, the types of programs have increased from four to 14 throughout the state.

250 East 300 South, Suite 300
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: (801) 977-9119

LDS Family Services

LDS Family Services has locations throughout Utah to provide counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. The professional counseling staff holds a master's degree in the behavioral sciences at a minimum.

A bishop and member can often determine together if professional counseling might be helpful. To receive counseling services, members may be referred by their bishop or branch president, or they may contact the agency directly. There is a fee for counseling services.